Re: The joy of actual numbers, was Democracy

In comp.os.linux.misc D <nospam@example.net> wrote:

https://www.nps.gov/subjects/bears/safety.htm

 
I always wondered about that climbing thing.  If the choice was
between meeting an attacking bear (without guns) on a level field, vs
climbing up a sturdy tree, and trying to kick it in the face from
above, I always thought that it sounded more pleasant to kick it in
the head from above, than being crushed on open ground.

Do keep in mind that us humans have long ago lost our "tree climbing
agility" that our anchient ancestors likely possessed.  So while "up a
tree, kicking face" sounds good, you are not in a location that gives
you your best agility for any fights.

With that said, a fight with an 800lb+ adversary with claws and a large
mouth with large teeth already puts you at a severe disadvantage from
the outset, no matter where you are hiding out.