Re[4]: road rage

[Bruce Stapley <bstapley@megsinet.com>]

On Tue, 29 Sep 98, John Darwak <jpdarwak@flash.net> wrote:
> Ah Brucie you crack me up...thanks for the laughs. Ok, I shouldn't have
> to explain this to you but what the heck, I've got a few minutes to kill.
> If you still don't understand have someone with a higher education
> explain it to you.
> 
> The original point of this thread was to talk about methods for dealing
> with tailgaters right? Right. Some guys just slammed on their brakes,
> some pulled on the e-brake, or had a switch to kill the brake lights. The
> idea is to get the other drivers attention right? Right. All of the
> discussed methods do that. They are variations on the same theme. See?
> That wasn't so hard now was it? So why all the self righteous indignation
> (though in a way I'm glad you did because it was hilarious to read)? If
> you found my method a little more sinister than the others...well, I'll
> take that as a compliment. As I clearly explained in my post, it was not
> my original intention to use the switch on tailgaters-that was just a
> side benefit. The dangers of any of the mentioned methods was stated (if
> not already obvious).
> 
> You obviously did not read (or comprehend) my post. You did not note the
> reference to past tense, the disclaimer, or my position on the matter
> today. Go back and read it again-slowly-all the way through (or have
> someone with a higher education...) and you'll see why your response was
> such a laugher.
> 
> Oh and BTW, if you to do a soapbox rant that is actually meaningful you
> should talk about how the various govt mandated policies have caused a
> deterioration of respect for driving laws in this country- forcing
> otherwise law-abiding drivers to take matters into their own hands (see
> above) etc...
> 
> Remember-Safety Fast
> 
> John Darwak
> '97 Jetta GLX Sequoia/Biber beige

Mm-hmm. So the *government* forces you to drive like an asshole. You
know, I've heard that tin foil makes a handy hat which'll keep out all
those pesky government thought rays coming down from CARB-controlled GPS
satellites.

Bruce Stapley
98 blk/blk