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Hey all, Been a long while since I posted, mostly because I haven't had much new to say or offer. But I'm going to make one last post to offer a cautionary tale of how things can change suddenly a...
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lakeside013104 wrote:jimh425 wrote:
Sorry that you were in a wreck, but also think about what you "possibly" did to contribute. If both the car behind you and a few cars back were trying to risky maneuvers to get around you, you might want to rethink how you are driving.
I know I'm going to get it for this one, but as someone who's been stuck behind a "speed limit" driver who's being "safe", I feel I have to point out what's obvious. If you are truly not in a hurry, also try pulling over from time to time to let others pass safely.
OPer said he let folks by as he could.
Laws are laws. It is your choice whether to be a law breaker or a citizen who obeys the laws, all laws, not just the ones that you choose to obey. . Once you break one law, it is an easy step to justify breaking another law. Just look at our society today: people in power abusing the laws to their advantage, politicians, lawyers, police, clergy, etc.; breaking the laws as if the laws do not apply to them.
jimh425, it all goes back to doing the "right" thing. You can probably get away with doing the "wrong" thing, for a while. Most folks in prison did not get there the very first time they choose to do the "wrong" thing. Most people in car crashes do not get in a crash the very first time they choose to do the "wrong" thing. Your choice, but good up bringing reflects making the "right" choices. Setting examples (good or bad) for children, co-workers, family members, and strangers reflects the true character of an individual.
Doing the "right" thing, the things that responsible law abiding citizens would do, is certainly representative of a person being accountable for their actions.
No one is perfect, but living ones' life in a confused state of continually making bad choices and justifying those choices as being correct ones that are socially acceptable to all, is only fooling oneself, at least, for a while. The more difficult road to follow is being accountable for our actions, following the laws of this country, and treating every other person you come into contact with in a manner that you would prefer to be treated.
OPer, so glad to hear you were not injured. Thanks for sharing your story with us.
Lakeside
I think it is just the way the world is today. The ones doing wrong (breaking the law), always want to blame the one doing right. (Obeying the law). They have that entitled mentality.
