tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950664143576637249.post8895477529701169495..comments2024-03-15T21:00:27.008-05:00Comments on Geezer with a Grudge: Easy Fix, Never HappenT.W. Dayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04078254371483458356noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950664143576637249.post-72949887583011064332011-09-30T09:16:26.168-05:002011-09-30T09:16:26.168-05:00I don't think avoiding blame is either America...I don't think avoiding blame is either American or modern. The institution of incorporation is a device intended to protect people with power from accepting responsibility for misusing that power. Corporations have been around since before the US and, in fact, several US founders (Jefferson and Madison, for example) thought bringing that institution to the US would be the downfall of democracy and liberty. <br /><br />I love the idea of graduated (graduating?) licensing, for all drivers. Commercial truck drivers would be an example of an occupation that should have extremely rigid licensing. (Crash a truck, go back to riding the bus.) This lady should be an example of the kind of person who would never again be granted a driver's license of any sort.T.W. Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04078254371483458356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950664143576637249.post-83041907316781089742011-09-29T18:09:24.263-05:002011-09-29T18:09:24.263-05:00My comment about personal responsibility refers to...My comment about personal responsibility refers to the "its not my fault" attitude that is so prevalent. The woman you wrote about had all sorts of excuses, but can't admit to her own incompetence. This is endemic in America; my school didn't teach me - no, you were a horseshit student/ I can't put this thing together - no, you're to lazy to read the directions and think/ it's McDonalds fault I'm fat, etc. etc. <br />Somewhat related, I saw an ad today from Allstate insurance asking for help in getting national legislation passed for a graduated license system for teens.Paulnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950664143576637249.post-89602606430506197562011-09-29T12:25:07.097-05:002011-09-29T12:25:07.097-05:00You can't fix stupid. Bikers should have to p...You can't fix stupid. Bikers should have to prove they can handle bigger bikes as they get more experience, starting at 200cc maybe. Gun owners should prove they have the necessary skill sets (physical and mental) before they're allowed to own one. That they're for self-protection is BS on it's face. Cell phones should be disabled when moving. Folks should not vote for the 'freedom loving' groups that are supported by (deployed by) the very same corporate folks that benefit the most by keeping the great unwashed stupid (school choice). Yes, that girl should spend a very long time in a publicly owned and operated jail. Just my opinion.Chunk Norrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16525580793420008289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950664143576637249.post-73404000470078229832011-09-29T07:52:03.610-05:002011-09-29T07:52:03.610-05:00Seems like the long way around. There is no good r...Seems like the long way around. There is no good reason for cell phones to be used in a moving vehicle. Regardless of the profits gained by the amoral corporations who could care less how many people their products kill, what's the justification for avoiding a technological fix for a portion of the problem? So far, I haven't seen any proof that criminal penalties for foolish acts works as a deterrent. It's hard to justify calling the US a "no personal responsibility society" when we imprison more of our citizens than any other industrialized country, unless you're referring to corporations who clearly are responsibility-free. Like you, I'd like to see a huge class action suit, but one directed at the cell phone companies. Since we no longer have state or federal government, we're left to the wild hope that civil courts can restore justice and order. It's a pretty wild hope.T.W. Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04078254371483458356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950664143576637249.post-35226742205278274112011-09-28T18:30:20.333-05:002011-09-28T18:30:20.333-05:00A fine example of our take no personal responsibil...A fine example of our take no personal responsibility society. Her license should have been revoked, or at least suspended until she goes back to drivers ed (what a joke). I've read that in Japan when it comes to driving, you are your brothers keeper. If you hurt someone you are responsible for them and their family and all that entails.<br />I hope there is a large civil suit against this woman. If the message could get out that you might be paying the rest of your life for harm you cause while driving distracted it 'might' help.Paulnoreply@blogger.com