Sticks of Fire: a Tampa blog

The gal has a GWBush bumper sticker. Another driver wants his thoughts known as well, so he flashes an anti-Bush sign at her. She flips him the ol’ number one. And he chases her through the streets, driving recklessly, causing safety issues. That was Tuesday, March 8. He was arrested.

The gal was merging into traffic. Unable to see clearly she came to a complete stop, waiting for traffic to clear. Another driver becomes irritated at her cautiousness and blows his horn. She flips him the ol’ number one. And he chases her through the streets, driving recklessly, causing safety issues. That was Tuesday, March 1. He was arrested today. If he was in such a hurry, why take the time to chase her all over town?

We still don’t know why the guy was shot on I-75 the other day.

A couple things here. #1. Be patient. Not everyone drives as well as you. #2. Be smart. There are plenty of places to have divisive discussions. “While driving in traffic” is not one of them. #3. Be tolerant. In the US, free speech is held dear. That goes for signs as well as bumper stickers. #4. Be respectful. Giving the middle finger is rude, childish, and apparently vitriolic.

We all have the same goal. We all have to get to work, or the store, or the ballgame. We all are just trying to make our way in this world as best we know how. The “idiot” in front of you that stops for no reason may actually have a reason. They’ll get going in a second. The “crackhead” taking 18 blocks to change lanes may be a teenager learning to drive. They’ll get over in a second. Give ‘em a break. Hell, give me a break.

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