The key is to act responsibly. If we always asks the question, what if, then
maybe we would be better drivers, fathers, mothers, etc.

Driving responsibly doesn't necessarily mean driving the speed limit either.
If the traffic is moving 75 in a 55 zone, it is irresponsible to drive 55,
maybe 70, but not 55. Likewise, driving 75 when everyone is doing 55 is
irresponsible.

If everyone treated everything they did responsibly, then we would have no
need for speed limits, gun laws, seatbelt laws, abortion law, etc. But,
alas, we are all in a hurry, angry, individualists, looking for action, etc.
and often don't think, "what if?".

We have a right to do as we please (to the extent of the law now) as long as
it DOES NOT infringe upon the rights of others! That is where the real
problem exist.

Unless of course you live under a government that only wishes to control
it's people, then you have no rights.

About 20 years ago, a friend lost his little girl, about 5, to a drunk
driver. The drunk driver, then about 17?, was in prison for about 11 years.
For one act of stupidity, he gave away 11 years to the state and took the
life of a very bright child. I am not sure the mother ever really recovered
either.

I only hope that we all can be more responsible in the future. I'll start
first.


Best regards,
Fred




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From: pic microcontroller discussion list
[mailto:PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU]On Behalf Of Lindy Mayfield
Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 2004 12:23 PM
To: PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU
Subject: Re: [OT]: detecting emergency vehicles


> till you have a traffic accident
> become brain damaged and a burden on society and those around
> you.

For me this line of reasoning isn't logical.  It is thinking that things
done should be for the good of the whole (society) as opposed to everything
for the good of the individual.  I think societal harmony lies in a careful
balance between the two.  If I think to myself, is this good for me AND the
people around me, then I come up with better decisions.

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