Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2007 07:41:02 EDT
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From: Frank Condelli <RAlanen@AOL.COM>
Subject: Re: Insanity on our roads WAS: Re: That recent post bashing Tiico
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In a message dated 02/11/2007 10:33:59 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:
Strange how so many people in over-populated parts of the country have
lost their friggin' minds and drive like absolute lunatics, 99 percent
or more have NEVER spent a minute of time really getting to 'know' their
vehicle on a closed course. Yet they seem to have a false sense of
security, what with their air bags and anti-lock brakes and then think
driving along at these velocities inches off someone else's bumper makes
them a 'good' driver.
I refuse to let the masses hurry me along, speed limits are there for a
reason. If it gets too crazy I pull off and let them by, it's their
death they're hurrying to, and I'll be darned if I'll let them take me
to mine sooner because of their immature behaviour. If the police don't
soon begin a widespread crack-down on the aggressive driving and insane
speeds, my feeling is there will be more massive crashes or pile-ups
like we've never seen before. The death and maiming toll ain't goin'
down, although our 'government' (and I use that term lightly) wants us
to believe it so. I mean, what the hell is the hurry??? Gotta get
somewhere to make more money to buy more stuff to make themselves feel
worthy? It's a never-ending, vicious cycle.
Last trip to Seattle was a refreshing step into a surreal world of
courteous people and safer driving...or was I dreaming this?
Slow-lane Karl
Karl, you really need to get your van prepped and yourself to Mexico with
the rest of us _Zamora_ (http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/Busesinzamora/)
travellers. It's a whole 'nother world south of the boarder. I got a feeing
you'll like it and maybe not wanna come back as I do !
Cheers,
Frank Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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