Many of us older folks have lived long enough to go from large floor radios to video cameras in computers and the instantaneous transmission of news and events of interest, along with highly annoying cell phones. We also find ourselves as the elders who have helped initiate and perpetuate credit.
Now Utopia is crumbling. Lay-away has come full circle. There is an old saying about paying the piper. We are the purveyors of the attitudes and actions which have fostered the economic climate and current severe downturn of stable growth.
Regardless of one's political leanings, we must accept responsibility for the basic fact that immediate gratification has come about to bite us in the derriere. To quote Michael Douglas in a famous role, "Greed is good." If not greed, then maybe gluttony or envy.
Americans generally are not opposed to capitalism or supply and demand. I believe both concepts are the most valid means of economic success.
What happened ? Credit cards? Home loans? Unions? Foreign imports? Medical costs? Aliens? Corporate greed? Wall Street? Oil moguls? Welfare? Congress? The war? Us?
I can attest that I have overcome the impulse to be extravagant. I understand that I live better than probably 99 percent of the world. I eat regularly, I sleep warmly while enjoying the freedom of choice, friends, travel, personal beliefs and alliances. I am American.
West Marcus
Montgomery
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09 December 2008
10 October 2008
'Divas' delightful ASF production
"The Three Divas" are gone. If you failed to see the production, you missed as professional and stirring an afternoon of music and talent, as you could ever expect to experience. Bravo and magnificent are the only two words which come close.
The ASF has produced "Crowns," "Menopause" and now "The Three Divas," which stirred my soul. Thank you ladies. You are splendid.
If I may be allowed a segue way, I apologize to the two ladies seated in front of me, who moved to adjacent seats. I do theater and I appreciate brilliant performances. I do get vocal as well as involved. Actors want honest audiences who let them know the work is appreciated. This audience was obviously appreciative. I apologize, not for my actions, but that you got the luck of the draw.
Lastly, a pox on the boorish, rude, ignorant persons who continuously checked their cell phones, especially during the finale. I am dumbfounded that the cast was one of the best ever showcased at ASF while the boors are so important they are checking messages. Stay home.
Once again, bravo ladies.
West Marcus
Montgomery
The ASF has produced "Crowns," "Menopause" and now "The Three Divas," which stirred my soul. Thank you ladies. You are splendid.
If I may be allowed a segue way, I apologize to the two ladies seated in front of me, who moved to adjacent seats. I do theater and I appreciate brilliant performances. I do get vocal as well as involved. Actors want honest audiences who let them know the work is appreciated. This audience was obviously appreciative. I apologize, not for my actions, but that you got the luck of the draw.
Lastly, a pox on the boorish, rude, ignorant persons who continuously checked their cell phones, especially during the finale. I am dumbfounded that the cast was one of the best ever showcased at ASF while the boors are so important they are checking messages. Stay home.
Once again, bravo ladies.
West Marcus
Montgomery
04 October 2008
Prudent ones asked to fund bailout
I am an American. I am the American to whom the president of the United States spoke. I am the American who bought a modest home three years ago, pays his mortgage, pay additional money toward the principal, paid off his credit card and spends frugally, while saving a significant amount of money. It took me several years to get more intelligent.
Our prez said the system failed, yet later said, "We have the best system of all."
He wishes for me to be one of the people who bails out the millionaires, politicians and speculators, who, I am sure, will not suffer. He wants me to do this, he wants my grandchildren and my great-grandchildren to do this, while saving the United States of America.
Shazam!
West Marcus
Montgomery
Our prez said the system failed, yet later said, "We have the best system of all."
He wishes for me to be one of the people who bails out the millionaires, politicians and speculators, who, I am sure, will not suffer. He wants me to do this, he wants my grandchildren and my great-grandchildren to do this, while saving the United States of America.
Shazam!
West Marcus
Montgomery
06 August 2008
Beware this dangerous concept of economics
Mr. Obama recently proposed that, given the power, he would take money from an oil company's alleged excessive profits, and give the American citizens an additional $1,000 as another stimulus infusion.
It seems to me that the message is that Americans are hurting because of profit motive, excessive dividends and greedy corporations.
I suggest this is a dangerous concept of economics. Personally, I am not enamored with either party's nominee.
I am retired and doing my little part to try to reduce blatant consumerism and energy waste. I do not blame huge successful corporations for the current state of the American economy.
I am concerned with the tremendous expense of police actions being fought in the Middle East, and the fact that few, if any, retail items currently have a "Made in USA" sticker when turned upside down.
Supply and demand suggests a corporation prospers because of public support through sales, service and investments. The power of controlling profit margin already exists.
No politician should have the power to decide the percentage of success any private corporation is allowed to attain for the owners, workers and also stockholders.
May I respectfully suggest, that if Mr. Obama is elected, he simply allow me to figure out my 1040 and subtract $1,000 from the bottom line of total taxes owed. Let the IRS scale back, not some American supplier.
West Marcus
Montgomery
It seems to me that the message is that Americans are hurting because of profit motive, excessive dividends and greedy corporations.
I suggest this is a dangerous concept of economics. Personally, I am not enamored with either party's nominee.
I am retired and doing my little part to try to reduce blatant consumerism and energy waste. I do not blame huge successful corporations for the current state of the American economy.
I am concerned with the tremendous expense of police actions being fought in the Middle East, and the fact that few, if any, retail items currently have a "Made in USA" sticker when turned upside down.
Supply and demand suggests a corporation prospers because of public support through sales, service and investments. The power of controlling profit margin already exists.
No politician should have the power to decide the percentage of success any private corporation is allowed to attain for the owners, workers and also stockholders.
May I respectfully suggest, that if Mr. Obama is elected, he simply allow me to figure out my 1040 and subtract $1,000 from the bottom line of total taxes owed. Let the IRS scale back, not some American supplier.
West Marcus
Montgomery
03 August 2008
Judge Gamble left admirable legacy
Judge Arthur E. Gamble's recent death, caused by the insidious Parkinson's disease, diminished the city of Greenville and the nation as a whole.
Judge Gamble was a man of great stature as well as statute. He was of "The Greatest Generation." Like so many, he interrupted his life to voluntarily defend his country as a Navy pilot. He returned to Greenville to fulfill a stellar career as a lawyer and later a judge.
He barely survived a dastardly and cowardly attempt to assassinate him with an explosive device under his car during the turbulent days of civil rights voter registration.
Parkinson's reduced his body and his strength, but it cannot remove the memory of a towering, handsome man of superior character with beautiful silver hair. He was every bit the image he presented.
Bub Gamble was a genuine, unassuming human, who loved his family, friends and the greater community, and in return he reaped their undying love and respect.
I consider myself extremely fortunate to have known such a fine gentleman and to remain friends with his loving wife of 60 years, Bobbie, and family.
His memorial service was a celebration of a life well lived, a legacy fulfilled and for a person who loved, and was unfailingly loved in return. We know he is resting in peace, as can his family. They can rest assured the angels were sent to escort him. He once again flies high.
West Marcus
Montgomery
Judge Gamble was a man of great stature as well as statute. He was of "The Greatest Generation." Like so many, he interrupted his life to voluntarily defend his country as a Navy pilot. He returned to Greenville to fulfill a stellar career as a lawyer and later a judge.
He barely survived a dastardly and cowardly attempt to assassinate him with an explosive device under his car during the turbulent days of civil rights voter registration.
Parkinson's reduced his body and his strength, but it cannot remove the memory of a towering, handsome man of superior character with beautiful silver hair. He was every bit the image he presented.
Bub Gamble was a genuine, unassuming human, who loved his family, friends and the greater community, and in return he reaped their undying love and respect.
I consider myself extremely fortunate to have known such a fine gentleman and to remain friends with his loving wife of 60 years, Bobbie, and family.
His memorial service was a celebration of a life well lived, a legacy fulfilled and for a person who loved, and was unfailingly loved in return. We know he is resting in peace, as can his family. They can rest assured the angels were sent to escort him. He once again flies high.
West Marcus
Montgomery
30 June 2008
Americans Arise!
Ain't hindsight wonderful? Just think, news reports suggest children might have to walk to school or, better yet, ride their bikes. Horror of horrors, they might have to take a brown bag lunch as cafeteria prices increase.
How can we justify these actions? Americans, arise. What is this world coming to?
West Marcus
Montgomery
How can we justify these actions? Americans, arise. What is this world coming to?
West Marcus
Montgomery
02 June 2008
Government can inflict abuse also
Ellen Goodman's "Destroying village" column in the Advertiser, concerning the Eldorado religious sect, was evidently another attempt to justify mass governmental intervention in the lives of citizens.
Many of us have watched the interviews with the parents and heard the original arguments, which motivated the Texas authorities. One argument stipulated that because the compound was gated, it therefore constituted "the home" for all the individuals, allowing for a mass roundup, removal and redistribution of all the children.
Ms. Goodman seemed to be reasonable and balanced, until the last paragraph. She declared that "Eldorado is not a lifestyle. It's a pedophile ring." Goodman and others continue to cite some pregnancy numbers regarding 14- to 17-year-old females. This often repeated alleged fact is at least partial justification for the mass removal of 400-plus children, some possibly over 18 years of age.
Obviously no government is going to go after every 14- to 17-year-old girl who becomes pregnant or goes to the health department with an STD. They will go to the well-baby clinic and begin receiving public assistance.
The Texas attack will take years to settle and divert mega-resources to defend a blanket indictment, possibly initiated by a false report.
No rational human, much less American, could possibly condone child abuse, literal or statute driven. We also should not tolerate governmental abuse of power and due process.
Guilt by association or birth is a dangerous concept, especially in the hands of armed authorities, and possibly the self-proclaimed do gooders.
West Marcus
Montgomery
Many of us have watched the interviews with the parents and heard the original arguments, which motivated the Texas authorities. One argument stipulated that because the compound was gated, it therefore constituted "the home" for all the individuals, allowing for a mass roundup, removal and redistribution of all the children.
Ms. Goodman seemed to be reasonable and balanced, until the last paragraph. She declared that "Eldorado is not a lifestyle. It's a pedophile ring." Goodman and others continue to cite some pregnancy numbers regarding 14- to 17-year-old females. This often repeated alleged fact is at least partial justification for the mass removal of 400-plus children, some possibly over 18 years of age.
Obviously no government is going to go after every 14- to 17-year-old girl who becomes pregnant or goes to the health department with an STD. They will go to the well-baby clinic and begin receiving public assistance.
The Texas attack will take years to settle and divert mega-resources to defend a blanket indictment, possibly initiated by a false report.
No rational human, much less American, could possibly condone child abuse, literal or statute driven. We also should not tolerate governmental abuse of power and due process.
Guilt by association or birth is a dangerous concept, especially in the hands of armed authorities, and possibly the self-proclaimed do gooders.
West Marcus
Montgomery
16 May 2008
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29 April 2008
Sonny, I remember when...
Many of us still recall gas wars which offered 21 cents a gallon for gasoline. Just think, the day will come when some old coot will write a letter to the editor saying, "Sonny, I remember the days when gas was only $3.59.9 a gallon."
West Marcus
Montgomery
West Marcus
Montgomery
Campus gun bans don't mean safety
Arguing gun control in the Advertiser is a bit like the continuing saga of religion, evolution and red light cameras. It is obvious , if not utterly stupid, to think that a total ban of guns on campus is, and has been, safer than a lunatic with a Uzi and no one to stop him.
I am willing to argue that there are friendly weapons on campus, if not before, then surely now. I personally have knowledge of licensed weapons being available in school situations. I know that if an adult with a legal permit stops the slaughter of innocent, unarmed citizens in a campus setting, (particularly children), by killing the perpetrator, I will gladly be on the grand jury chosen to decide upon an indictment.
West Marcus
Montgomery
I am willing to argue that there are friendly weapons on campus, if not before, then surely now. I personally have knowledge of licensed weapons being available in school situations. I know that if an adult with a legal permit stops the slaughter of innocent, unarmed citizens in a campus setting, (particularly children), by killing the perpetrator, I will gladly be on the grand jury chosen to decide upon an indictment.
West Marcus
Montgomery
31 March 2008
Religion, law make dangerous mix
March 31, 2008
I read the Advertiser editorial "Law, not religion, rules in court." I am one of those who has always believed religion does not mix in law and public education.
I was in education for several decades, thus I know that argument. I also realize many sincere individuals believe the public schools should be responsible for the religious rearing of all students, plus we should believe that all court proceedings should be Christian.
I am sincerely curious about WWJD. Did Jesus hold a prayer circle before he went in the temple of the money lenders? What does religion have to do with the prosecution of a person arrested while robbing my home or auto?
Should the probate office hold a prayer circle for driver or marriage licenses? (Well, maybe)
If I sue someone in small claims court, I really don't want a judge to pray over a decision. It isn't the principle, it's the money. Just imagine Judge Judy saying grace while calling a defendant an idiot. Perfect.
West Marcus
Montgomery
I read the Advertiser editorial "Law, not religion, rules in court." I am one of those who has always believed religion does not mix in law and public education.
I was in education for several decades, thus I know that argument. I also realize many sincere individuals believe the public schools should be responsible for the religious rearing of all students, plus we should believe that all court proceedings should be Christian.
I am sincerely curious about WWJD. Did Jesus hold a prayer circle before he went in the temple of the money lenders? What does religion have to do with the prosecution of a person arrested while robbing my home or auto?
Should the probate office hold a prayer circle for driver or marriage licenses? (Well, maybe)
If I sue someone in small claims court, I really don't want a judge to pray over a decision. It isn't the principle, it's the money. Just imagine Judge Judy saying grace while calling a defendant an idiot. Perfect.
West Marcus
Montgomery
25 March 2008
Campus gun bans don't mean safety
Arguing gun control in the Advertiser is a bit like the continuing saga of religion, evolution and red light cameras. It is obvious , if not utterly stupid, to think that a total ban of guns on campus is, and has been, safer than a lunatic with a Uzi and no one to stop him.
I am willing to argue that there are friendly weapons on campus, if not before, then surely now. I personally have knowledge of licensed weapons being available in school situations.
I know that if an adult with a legal permit stops the slaughter of innocent, unarmed citizens in a campus setting, (particularly children), by killing the perpetrator, I will gladly be on the grand jury chosen to decide upon an indictment.
West Marcus
Montgomery
I am willing to argue that there are friendly weapons on campus, if not before, then surely now. I personally have knowledge of licensed weapons being available in school situations.
I know that if an adult with a legal permit stops the slaughter of innocent, unarmed citizens in a campus setting, (particularly children), by killing the perpetrator, I will gladly be on the grand jury chosen to decide upon an indictment.
West Marcus
Montgomery
'Idiot's' deadly action sadly not uncommon
At 12:05 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2008, I lay in bed listening to fireworks laced with the sounds of semi-automatic gunfire. It came from two different directions. I knew it was not so far away, and could travel to my windows or even through a brick wall. I hoped it went straight up.
I awoke to the news that one round did not go straight up. I am so sad that a child is the undeserving victim of a random act of total stupidity and disregard for human life and safety.
I taught at the Gibbs Village Head Start Center in the community center when it opened in the late 1960s. We made home visits and I had no fear in the evenings as I walked the streets to check about ill or absent children.
I was the teacher. They liked me. There was mutual respect and apparent safe surroundings. I had started at Madison Park with Mrs. Etra Seay, and also felt no trepidation, as I visited there.
I am retired now, but must admit I do not understand why things have gone to the current status quo. I worked with some wonderful, dedicated individuals who tried, as did I, to promote respect and social pride. I wish I had been more effective and am sorry I was not more so.
I don't blame the city, the police or the neighbors. I blame one idiot. The only problem is there is another one waiting. I urge us all to not have let this child die in vain.
West Marcus
Montgomery
I awoke to the news that one round did not go straight up. I am so sad that a child is the undeserving victim of a random act of total stupidity and disregard for human life and safety.
I taught at the Gibbs Village Head Start Center in the community center when it opened in the late 1960s. We made home visits and I had no fear in the evenings as I walked the streets to check about ill or absent children.
I was the teacher. They liked me. There was mutual respect and apparent safe surroundings. I had started at Madison Park with Mrs. Etra Seay, and also felt no trepidation, as I visited there.
I am retired now, but must admit I do not understand why things have gone to the current status quo. I worked with some wonderful, dedicated individuals who tried, as did I, to promote respect and social pride. I wish I had been more effective and am sorry I was not more so.
I don't blame the city, the police or the neighbors. I blame one idiot. The only problem is there is another one waiting. I urge us all to not have let this child die in vain.
West Marcus
Montgomery
Avoiding Chinese products not easy
Walter Jackson has a good idea regarding the purchase of Chinese products. He said: "Do your best to pass on it. How hard can that be?"
Well, Mr. J, the answer is blowing in the wind. Before the Fourth of July, (an obviously holy, wholly, USA celebration), I went to a local hobby chain store.
Lots and lots of red, white and blue; nutcracker Uncle Sams; bunting, flags, paper plates and picnic stuff, all patriotic items to celebrate a very important historical fact, and an enduring philosophy. Can you say "Made in China"?
Recently I went to a chain department store trying to score a bull's eye of a purchase for a wedding shower gift. In the kitchen department, I did find one item from Taiwan. Care to guess what continent the rest came from?
West Marcus
Montgomery
Well, Mr. J, the answer is blowing in the wind. Before the Fourth of July, (an obviously holy, wholly, USA celebration), I went to a local hobby chain store.
Lots and lots of red, white and blue; nutcracker Uncle Sams; bunting, flags, paper plates and picnic stuff, all patriotic items to celebrate a very important historical fact, and an enduring philosophy. Can you say "Made in China"?
Recently I went to a chain department store trying to score a bull's eye of a purchase for a wedding shower gift. In the kitchen department, I did find one item from Taiwan. Care to guess what continent the rest came from?
West Marcus
Montgomery
Three-party system would be beneficial
S. Lee Ryals and several other avid Republican zealots are indicative of the people who would support the continued presence of American troops upon foreign soil.
These troops are dying for what many Americans now believe is a failed mission -- ill-conceived, ill-funded and ill-supported. Much of the same can be said about the economy, which has now gone $160 billion brighter red.
Many Americans consider themselves independent thinkers, just as intelligent and patriotic, if not more so, than the average party member of either political group.
We know we don't want a hundred-year war. We know we don't want open borders, plus we don't want amnesty. We know we want: a stable economy, our government to "butt out" of other countries' politics, strong control of aliens and we know we want any loss of young lives to be in defense of our nation, not for oil or despots.
If you believe America, as a political nation, has failed to be responsive to Americans, then you have an obligation to vote for the person most likely to strive to achieve homeland security, strong borders, economic balance, and a strong military to defend us and other freedom-loving countries.
It would be better if we had a strong three-party system, but we don't. Listen carefully, weigh the issues and think what the next eight years can bring. We know the last eight.
West Marcus
Montgomery
These troops are dying for what many Americans now believe is a failed mission -- ill-conceived, ill-funded and ill-supported. Much of the same can be said about the economy, which has now gone $160 billion brighter red.
Many Americans consider themselves independent thinkers, just as intelligent and patriotic, if not more so, than the average party member of either political group.
We know we don't want a hundred-year war. We know we don't want open borders, plus we don't want amnesty. We know we want: a stable economy, our government to "butt out" of other countries' politics, strong control of aliens and we know we want any loss of young lives to be in defense of our nation, not for oil or despots.
If you believe America, as a political nation, has failed to be responsive to Americans, then you have an obligation to vote for the person most likely to strive to achieve homeland security, strong borders, economic balance, and a strong military to defend us and other freedom-loving countries.
It would be better if we had a strong three-party system, but we don't. Listen carefully, weigh the issues and think what the next eight years can bring. We know the last eight.
West Marcus
Montgomery
English Only
Mr. Sheldon Jeames is, in my less than humble opinion, inaccurate regarding two of his assumptions regarding "English-only" testing for the privilege of driving.
Many of us think it is any alien who should assimilate. Many of us take offense at having to "Press 1." Let somebody else "Press 2."
Mr. Jeames is also incorrect concerning "traffic light language." He might quote "Star Trek," but he apparently has never seen Jeff Bridges in "Starman": "Red means stop, green means go and yellow means go faster."
West Marcus
Montgomery
Many of us think it is any alien who should assimilate. Many of us take offense at having to "Press 1." Let somebody else "Press 2."
Mr. Jeames is also incorrect concerning "traffic light language." He might quote "Star Trek," but he apparently has never seen Jeff Bridges in "Starman": "Red means stop, green means go and yellow means go faster."
West Marcus
Montgomery
Benefits of pre-K questioned
November 1, 2007
It appears that no one else is concerned about the Advertiser's pro-editorial concerning pre-kindergarten schooling, funding and alleged benefits of state-instituted 4-year-old education.
One of the stated purposes was to teach children to sit and focus. This was "to get them ready for first grade." I personally have watched pre-K daycare, teaching K-level concepts, so they will "be ready" for kindergarten.
Now we can teach 3-year-olds pre-K so they will be ready for pre-K and then K. Thus logically we can begin forming 2-year-olds into organized groups so they can learn how to move to academic daycare to pre-K, then to K. Need I go further?
Regardless of terms or jargon, kindergarten had a "pass/fail" element when I retired in 2001. Is it possible a 3-year-old could fail staying in the lines, or fail scribbling, the beginning of writing and artistic expression?
Could it be "Child is unable to sit for 10 minutes"? "Child is unable to focus upon concepts of time and seasons."? "Child is unable to duplicate a square."?
"The Great Society," a term from decades long past, brought about the "womb to tomb" concept of an ideal social organization. Seems to me that to governmentally foster this upon 3- and 4-year-olds suggests that parents do not need to function as the first teachers, while increasingly early institutionalization of the young is the answer to society's problems.
West Marcus
Montgomery
It appears that no one else is concerned about the Advertiser's pro-editorial concerning pre-kindergarten schooling, funding and alleged benefits of state-instituted 4-year-old education.
One of the stated purposes was to teach children to sit and focus. This was "to get them ready for first grade." I personally have watched pre-K daycare, teaching K-level concepts, so they will "be ready" for kindergarten.
Now we can teach 3-year-olds pre-K so they will be ready for pre-K and then K. Thus logically we can begin forming 2-year-olds into organized groups so they can learn how to move to academic daycare to pre-K, then to K. Need I go further?
Regardless of terms or jargon, kindergarten had a "pass/fail" element when I retired in 2001. Is it possible a 3-year-old could fail staying in the lines, or fail scribbling, the beginning of writing and artistic expression?
Could it be "Child is unable to sit for 10 minutes"? "Child is unable to focus upon concepts of time and seasons."? "Child is unable to duplicate a square."?
"The Great Society," a term from decades long past, brought about the "womb to tomb" concept of an ideal social organization. Seems to me that to governmentally foster this upon 3- and 4-year-olds suggests that parents do not need to function as the first teachers, while increasingly early institutionalization of the young is the answer to society's problems.
West Marcus
Montgomery
Fostering religion not schools' role
William Pilati (in response to Dick Brewbaker) and I may be the only two former public school students in history who have grown up still believing it is not the responsibility of a public institution or government employee to foster religion upon a captive group, such as students in a classroom.
I cannot understand, to this day, the attitude of the teacher at Lanier in 1956 who had me suspended for three days, because I moved and whispered during the "Bible reading" session. It was to assist a student who had a minor problem, and was not at all disruptive. I did not return to her class.
I fully concur with Mr. Pilati's feelings because I knew no class I ever attended would have any mention of the Jewish faith, which corresponded to the religion of about half of my family and relatives. I suppose the deceased teacher, in her own attempt at admonishing my scrawny soul, believed humiliating me in front of my peers and kicking me out class would save my soul from eternal damnation.
I do not wish to speak ill of the dead, but I suppose she would twirl like a rotisserie if she could witness a contemporary service in the newer evolution of religious Christian services. I did learn a lesson in her class. May she rest in peace.
West Marcus
Montgomery
I cannot understand, to this day, the attitude of the teacher at Lanier in 1956 who had me suspended for three days, because I moved and whispered during the "Bible reading" session. It was to assist a student who had a minor problem, and was not at all disruptive. I did not return to her class.
I fully concur with Mr. Pilati's feelings because I knew no class I ever attended would have any mention of the Jewish faith, which corresponded to the religion of about half of my family and relatives. I suppose the deceased teacher, in her own attempt at admonishing my scrawny soul, believed humiliating me in front of my peers and kicking me out class would save my soul from eternal damnation.
I do not wish to speak ill of the dead, but I suppose she would twirl like a rotisserie if she could witness a contemporary service in the newer evolution of religious Christian services. I did learn a lesson in her class. May she rest in peace.
West Marcus
Montgomery
Gas prices do little for driving habits
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Gas prices do little for driving habits
I currently drive daily to accomplish two hours of part-time work. All of the mileage is from Taylor Road down Vaughn Road and the East Boulevard to McGehee Road.
Since gasoline is now at $3.50 for premium, one would think driving habits would begin to change. No such luck. Tailgaters abound, turn signal usage is sparse, long lines at drive-throughs when a walk-in is faster, blocked intersections at critical turns, and of course red light roulette.
I am no longer amazed, at least weekly, to slowly pass a rear-end wreck only to look in my rearview mirror to see a cell phone user smoking a cigarette attempting to kiss my rear bumper.
Heaven forbid I should drive the speed limit. Just forget the 10 mph distance rule. (As an aside: don't think women do not know the use of the middle digit).
OK. I am through venting. Let me go and seize the day, my steering wheel and of course my insurance papers.
West Marcus
Montgomery
Gas prices do little for driving habits
I currently drive daily to accomplish two hours of part-time work. All of the mileage is from Taylor Road down Vaughn Road and the East Boulevard to McGehee Road.
Since gasoline is now at $3.50 for premium, one would think driving habits would begin to change. No such luck. Tailgaters abound, turn signal usage is sparse, long lines at drive-throughs when a walk-in is faster, blocked intersections at critical turns, and of course red light roulette.
I am no longer amazed, at least weekly, to slowly pass a rear-end wreck only to look in my rearview mirror to see a cell phone user smoking a cigarette attempting to kiss my rear bumper.
Heaven forbid I should drive the speed limit. Just forget the 10 mph distance rule. (As an aside: don't think women do not know the use of the middle digit).
OK. I am through venting. Let me go and seize the day, my steering wheel and of course my insurance papers.
West Marcus
Montgomery
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