Locally, the nearest big city has had a rash of auto-pedestrian accidents. Is it there are just more reports by the media? Is it more people making foolish choices in their attempt to cross the street? Are the people getting hit intoxicated? Are people driving too fast? Are people looking at their cell phone instead of paying attentions to the road? Is it all of the above? I'll never know, but as streets become wider, the distance to avoid being hit by a car increases. When you add intoxicants, speeding drivers, and cell phones, you have more opportunities for the media to report accidents. That, and an increase in auto insurance in that area.
I think it's all of the above. Because everybody is getting dumber.
ReplyDeleteDumber and much less cautious.
DeleteI'm 70. Watching the decline of society, the end of prosperity available to those who were willing to work, and the decline of capable people. I don't have a leash,,cell phone, not doing it. Haven't flown since the TSA was created. I'd be curious to know how many of the recent Hood Ornaments are registered dumbocraps.
ReplyDeleteIt's hard to tell from new reports. After my sister was killed trying to cross a busy street, other than the initial report, there was no information about the incident.
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ReplyDeleteLife is becoming a video game for many. Navigating along, looking at their phone, and oblivious of their surroundings.
DeleteI've always lived in (or near) a very small city and big city living never appealed to me. getting run over just one of many reasons on the list I suppose. I'd be interested in the demographics of those pedestrians. I wonder if any had just rolled out of the tent encampment or if there was an assimilation issue where cars stop for walkers in their home country. Not blaming the victims but they probably get their share.
ReplyDeleteI don't car for large cities. Smaller cities can have their charm, but I prefer rural areas. Less people, less traffic, and people that know a log truck will not stop in time to avoid running you over.
Deletei noticed just weeks into covid a huge shift in driver's attitudes. asa they knew the cops wouldn't stop them, they lost all common sense and it hasn't recovered yet. probably never will. like the grocery store, where folks here used to smile n say hello but now avoid eye contact and scurry away. we've devolved. i see people flying thru parking lots these days like its shtf or something, no thought to kids, pets, old people or anything else that may pop out from between the cars. all going nowhere in a blasted hurry, on their cell phone, oblivious.
ReplyDeleteIt's as though they're looking at a screen while they play their video game.
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