Comment by happytoexplain

I would expand that to a general risk of being hassled, physically intimidated, or even threatened. I've personally seen (either as the target or as a bystander) a steady rise over the past decade of total strangers out in public jumping from a minor mistake or a bit of carelessness straight to political accusations, slurs, etc. Occasionally it even happens without any inciting event (e.g. based only on appearance).