I just had one of those days. AND Why the hell can't people turn their
headlights on when
the conditions are bad???? I have driven almost 600 miles the last two days in
very
inclement weather and it is amazing how many people either drive without their
headlights
on or with just their damn PARKING LIGHTS on. I almost pulled into the path of
someone
closing in on me on the interstate because they did not have their lights on.
Probably
would have been my fault. F*****s.
Enough is enough Peter, you can have your weather back, I am getting tired of
it. Forecast
today was for partly sunny (my ass). Three inches of snow instead. UGHHH I
guess it could
be 34 degrees and raining like it usually is.
"Peter C." wrote:
> I came to a realization the other morning. Folks who don't use turn
> signals obviously can't, and deserve our sympathy and support. I mean, how
> could anyone with an ounce of sanity not indicate to others on the road
> their intention to change course. We're all out there driving weapons. The
> whole scheme is successful because we trust each other not to do something
> irrational like stomp on the brakes, or go the wrong way against traffic,
> or turn suddenly without warning.
> I believe that there exists in everyone a basic will to survive, and
> inherent in that would be a desire to avoid becoming an unwitting target.
> Given that, who would ignore the danger, casting their fate to the whims,
> abilities, and attentiveness of others by not utilizing the one devise on
> the car that allows you to warn of your desire to change lanes, or enter
> traffic. Folks who have gotten their license have had to pass a minimal
> proficiency test, at least in most US states. They have had to prove they
> are sentient, which is all, I am suggesting, is required to prove that they
> would use the signals if they could.
> So, why don't people use their directional signals?
> It must be that they can't, for physical reasons. They can't
>manipulate
> the stalk with their hands. They can't push down, or pull up on that little
> lever. Maybe the lever is too heavy. Maybe they can't reach that far.
> As I thought further on the probability that those drivers might
>actually
> be incapable or somehow compromised, I felt a pang of guilt. For all my
> driving years I had assumed they were just selfish and rude morons, and I
> would sometimes let their inaction irritate me. I would utter oaths, hurl
> invectives, exhort the wrath of gods and demons. But now I see the light. I
> understand that not everyone is equipped as I am with the capacity to move
> a lever half an inch before I commit to a turn. I have become kinder and
> gentler; so much so, that I will display my compassion and solidarity to
> those in need. I promise to show a sign that I suggest should become
> universal throughout the world; a signal to all of those who cannot manage
> to signal to us because of some flaw in their physical makeup. I suggest we
> hold up a single finger to indicate to them that we understand; that we are
> sympathetic to their condition; that we appreciate that even though they
> can't signal, they are out here driving with the rest of us, trying to live
> a normal life, despite their incapacity.
> I hope that tomorrow as you drive to work, you remember to show those
>who
> do not signal, your support by signalling to them your compassion and
> understanding. Show them one finger. I submit it should be the middle one.
>
> Have a good evening.... Peter C.
>
> (and why are vermouth bottles so big?)
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