Near Disaster [at least for me]

[UmmYeahOk]

By the way, I do assume everyone is armed

Ive had several cases where someone did something stupid, so I honked at them... ...not blare the horn mind you, just a simple honk to remind them that there are other motorists on the road. Thats what the horns for, right? Well, I'll have them park their car and walk up to me and without me saying a thing, defend their own driving by accusing me of how reckless <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">I</span></span> am.

Im pretty sure "he needed killin'" should be enough to hold up in a TX court, right? Seriously! How these people have escaped darwinism is beyond me!!!

I was talking to people at work about something very similar. The argument was that we should be thankful that we dont live in a world of fear. That this countries so great because you can do anything and say anything without fear of being killed for it.

My statement, though pro-american was that we would have less rude people, less bullies, less theft if people WERE AFRAID. Now you could say that all the gun violence in certain areas is proof that Im wrong. But its just proof that these people have no fear. Sure, innocent people get shot, but do you think their killers ever thought once that their actions could lead to their own death? No. Do they think that the cashier theyre holding up may shoot them? No. Do they think that the kid their beating up for their lunch money wont one day come to school with a full arsenal? No! None of these people think. Of course, the school thing is probably a bad example as they never seem to kill the ones that hurt them, they just kill people randomly, and already could care less about dying as a result thanks to the bullying.

 

[tomgt6]

Why Darwinism doesn't work here in the US is because the government is full of the ones with few brain cells and lawyers and they pass laws that protect the ones that would be dead by now if we were back in caveman times.

Look at almost everything out there now, it has a warning label on it. The cookie I just ate said to make sure I don't consume it while breathing at the same time because the cookie could get inhaled down the wrong pipe which could cause me to cough and maybe even die from lack of air.

Now for the sorry part. I don't mean to pick on anyone on this forum who is a lawyer or government worker because there are many good ones. All comments are for examples and the writer is not liable for anything written or any thoughts the reader may interpret from said comments.

I just want to know when it is my fault and not everyone else's. When will people start to take responsibility for their own actions and not blame every one else.


mikecyc72usa, just a FYI, I ride a motorcycle a lot on weekends and run into groups of bikes that tend to try and take the hole road up. They will ride 3-9 a breast and will not pull over to let you pass. Now most are very good but I do run into a group it seems a couple times a month that wants to own the road. I always try and give a bike, walker and anyone on the side of the road as much space as I can.

It would just be nice for everyone to give each other some courtesy and treat people like they would like to be treated.

 

[TR3driver]

#1 reason for driving a big SUV : "I feel safer". Since the reality is that they are not as safe as cars, it follows that most big SUV drivers are out of touch with reality.

But I think we are way over the line here as far as what's allowed on BCF. I expect Basil or Mickey will be along any minute to shut this thread down, so I'm outta here.

 

[UmmYeahOk]

Why Darwinism doesn't work here in the US is because the government is full of the ones with few brain cells and lawyers and they pass laws that protect the ones that would be dead by now if we were back in caveman times.

Look at almost everything out there now, it has a warning label on it. The cookie I just ate said to make sure I don't consume it while breathing at the same time because the cookie could get inhaled down the wrong pipe which could cause me to cough and maybe even die from lack of air.

I have a keychain that had a choking hazard warning on it. Claimed that it wasnt suitable for ages 0-13... ...I repeat zero to THIRTEEN!!!! Ok, so some moronic 13yo may choke and die from swallowing a keychain, but 14yos, its safe for them.

Im actually surprised the cookie had that kind of label on it. Im sure it dangerous to diabetics, or has the possibility of causing obesity. Because we all know its the food manufacturers fault. Shame on them for making food so delicious. We cant possibly control ourselves.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:]I just want to know when it is my fault and not everyone else's. When will people start to take responsibility for their own actions and not blame every one else.[/QUOTE]

No comment, just felt that it was quote worthy.


<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:]mikecyc72usa, just a FYI, I ride a motorcycle a lot on weekends and run into groups of bikes that tend to try and take the hole road up. They will ride 3-9 a breast and will not pull over to let you pass. Now most are very good but I do run into a group it seems a couple times a month that wants to own the road. I always try and give a bike, walker and anyone on the side of the road as much space as I can.

It would just be nice for everyone to give each other some courtesy and treat people like they would like to be treated. [/QUOTE]

Yeah, there are some rare times when Ive needed to drive 10-30mph below the speed limit, so Id pull over and let people pass, or ride on the improved shoulder, which is legal in this state for that very reason, to let faster traffic pass. But I have noticed that bike riders are some of the dumbest rudest individuals on the road.

When I ride my bike, I ride against traffic because I want to be able to see them, because I KNOW they wont see me, and when I see someone approaching, I get out of their way, even if it means pulling over onto the grass. So what if I legally have rights to the road, its no different than the gt6 vs semi story. The other thing is in the rare occasion that I travel outside my neighborhood I use the shoulders. Theres no reason for a 10mph bike to force traffic to follow at that speed on a 50mph street. Or worse, have them try and pass illegally possibly causing a collision with oncoming traffic.

Its not courtesy, its safety. I would even use a sidewalk if available. And when I say that, I would like to explain that we dont have pedestrians here, ever. Any walkers, joggers or bike riders we have, arent commuting, theyre doing this for their health, which IMO, is very unhealthy due to how they go about it. We have a lot of lovely bike routes that connect to sidewalks. I just know that in some places where pedestrian traffic is heavy, bike riders arent allowed.

Anyway I have seen all sorts of things, Ive seen people ride on 40mph streets with bike routes parallel, and they wont ever use them. They expect all motor vehicles to either stay put or pass illegally. Ive seen the very same with riders traveling against traffic (how I mentioned before) only they dont yeild to traffic, they still expect them to pass illegally. I had one guy get ticked with me because instead of passing, I stopped. He stopped to, because if he didnt, he would have hit me. Instead he was mad at me! Whats even worse was his friend was right beside him, ON THE BIKE ROUTE!!! Oh, and lemme describe these routes for you. They arent a part of the street like in some cities, they are protected by a curb.

Lets see... ...bike riders on 50mph roads going with traffic (lets just hope motorists see you)... ...ok, no shoulder, no sidewalk, and no bike route, so you have to use the road ok, but why cant you let people by? And if youre dressed like Lance Armstrong in the middle of the day on a weekday, then I know your not on your way to work or something, so why pick that road of all roads?!?

Another sick thing Ive seen, a biker going with traffic on a 45mph road where a sidewalk is availible, not riding a bike mind you, but WALKING A BIKE! I honked at the biker because thanks to traffic I stuck going her speed, and there was no way I could change lanes due to my speed vs everyone elses, and I was really worried that Id be rear ended. You know what she did after I honked? She waved me in a manner like I could pass her in the same lane. Maybe in the GT6 I could, but I was in my mustang.

Whats even worse is that these are all adults. If theyre children, theyre all on the bike routes and sidewalks, as Im sure they were taught by their parents... ...its nice that someone doesnt lose their child, but it stinks if that child grows up an orphan.

As far as the tour de france wannabe riding groups, I actually prefer those better. Ive never seen them ride 9 a breast but sometimes seen 3. Even when there are like 50 in a group, they never take up more than a lane. I mostly like them because 1) they travel 10-0mph below the speed limit as opposed to 30 and 2) I cant see a parallel bike route being a better solution. 3) if you MUST ride on the road, its safer to do so in a group as you are more noticable to traffic.

But probably my biggest issue with bike riders are how they want you to "SHARE THE ROAD!" Yet for some reason they dont have to share it with you. Sure, they legally can use the road, but they never seem to understand that impeding traffic is illegal.

 

[UmmYeahOk]

#1 reason for driving a big SUV : "I feel safer". Since the reality is that they are not as safe as cars, it follows that most big SUV drivers are out of touch with reality.

If youre a complete moron, its safer. Think about it. If you wanna drive 20mph, tailgate, cut people off, text, look at rear passengers etc, would you rather be in a triumph or an SUV? Sure, theyre more likely to flip, more difficult to park and squeeze into places, but if all you care about is yourself, it shouldnt matter what damge you do to others. Besides, its their fault for being there in the first place.

The safety box I think had lead to the increase in bad drivers actually. 1) of course is the anonymity. Do whatever you want, who cares if its your neighbor or boss. Like they are going to recognize a silver SUV of another. 2) saftey box. Since youre capable of totaling cars while only getting a scratch on your own why pay attention to the road? Its not that you have so many cool things going on inside the vehicle, its that whatevers inside is more important than whats outside. Nothing outside could ever harm you.