Dangerous drinking fountain

Walking up to a drinking fountain can be cool and refreshing or violent and deadly.

I'm not referring to the germs that you'll find on some public drinking fountains.

Have you ever watched how people use a drinking fountain?

Most of them just push the button and stick their face in the water.

Although you might see a few of them look around slightly side to side before they drink.
You may also notice them looking around while they drink as they try to stay alert.

These alert people remind me of an ancient warrior named Gideon.

When he brought his men to take a drink at a stream, he watched them carefully.

Those who lapped up the water like a dog, oblivious to their surroundings were sent home, but those who were alert, looking all around while they drank were deemed fit for battle.

So what do drinking fountains and Gideon have to do with you? Good question.

The point is to stay alert when using a public drinking fountain.

Also keep in mind that you can push yourself away from the drinking fountain to quickly move away or defend yourself more quickly if necessary.

If someone gets really close to you and they have a weapon you could spit the water at their face to make them blink right before punching their face. Then get away.

Although, considering the cleanliness of some public drinking fountains you should try to always have bottled water with you so you can bypass the fountain.

Have a great week!

Kubler Al

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