GUITAR DAD

 
 

I usually don't use this space to complain. But I'm fed up with seeing drivers swerve, unexpectedly slow down and otherwise drive erratically because – you guessed it – they're texting their friends or monitoring their BlackBerries or iPhones. This is ridiculous. On my 20-minute drive home from the office the other day, I saw not one, not two, but three motorists driving dangerously because they were distracted by their electronic gadgets. If someone crashes into my car because of the aforementioned actions, I will start punching. Seriously. So long as we're not gravely injured because of their stupidity. 

 


Comments

Shar

Sat, 07 Feb 2009 09:08:59

I agree... I'm not a big complainer but I had to rant to a friend yesterday about said topic. However, on this occasion a cell phone was not to blame! Astonishing, I know. It's worse! The gentleman next to me in a black Honda Element with Coast Guard license plates was... was... (man! I get mad thinking about it!) he was reading the Metro Section of the local newspaper! That's right... he had it on his steering wheel and was reading away! All I can say is 2 things:

1. what's wrong with people?
2. where did common-sense go?

And, I must admit, when he had to SLAM on his breaks (twice) in attempt to miss the car in front of him a small part of me wanted him to misjudge the distance... I wish no ill on people, however I think sometimes the only way people learn is through experience. Good and bad.

Happy weekend!
Shar
(good luck with your page! I am just in the process of creating mine... for fun... for creativity... for? whatever strikes me, I suppose... if you look now you'll be disappointed so... DON'T DO IT:) work in progress)

 

John

Sat, 07 Feb 2009 10:26:47

In California, it is not illegal to TALK on a cell phone. Sadly, I think it's still legal to text while driving. Sad....

 

Guitar Dad

Sat, 07 Feb 2009 20:01:05

Shar and John: Thanks for your comments. I see we're in agreement on this topic. Watch out for those distracted - and dangerous - drivers!

 



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