tenacioustanaka
Member
Well, just a few hours ago I was again introduced to the wonderful humanity of a fellow citizen, and I use the term citizen very loosely.
While approaching a BUSY traffic light in front of Pearl Ridge Mall out here in sunny Hawaii I applied right turn signal to make a lane change. There was adequate space in front of a big Ford F 150 bearing down so I eased on over. That seems to have enraged the 'ol local boy driving the truck. He whipped around me and pulled up the passenger side and began screaming a series of oh so eloquent pidgen epithets my way. I casually shook my head and even chuckled a bit in amusement at 'ol boy's antics. That did it! He jumped out of the truck and stomped to my side of the car and began railing at me ever more fiercely. I quickly picked up my cell while pointing to his truck tags as he said, "call the effin cops... you blankety blank Haole". He quickly scampered to the truck and takes off. Yes, I admit I had a few equally flattering things to say in return.
Now, I realize this was no incident justifying the brandishing of a firearm, as if Hawaii would allow anyone access to a loaded weapon while driving, but it has made me keenly aware of something. I recall a few member's similar experiences and if my assumptions are correct, many life threatening senarios begin in just such a manner. If he were just a tad more psycho he could have taken 2 additional steps and been through my window and we'd have "gone to work" right there in my car. By that time it would be far too late to reach for any appropriate animal repellent. ( I keep a box cutter in the glove box but what a farce that would be)
My appreciation for just how quickly reason can deteriorate and devovle into ungliness has increased exponentially. I'm thankful this situation did not get any worse but all too often they can and do. Even a few hours after the incident I'm still quite perturbed and with a bloodstream full of adrenalin I have not completely quit shaking just yet.
Some people's kids!
While approaching a BUSY traffic light in front of Pearl Ridge Mall out here in sunny Hawaii I applied right turn signal to make a lane change. There was adequate space in front of a big Ford F 150 bearing down so I eased on over. That seems to have enraged the 'ol local boy driving the truck. He whipped around me and pulled up the passenger side and began screaming a series of oh so eloquent pidgen epithets my way. I casually shook my head and even chuckled a bit in amusement at 'ol boy's antics. That did it! He jumped out of the truck and stomped to my side of the car and began railing at me ever more fiercely. I quickly picked up my cell while pointing to his truck tags as he said, "call the effin cops... you blankety blank Haole". He quickly scampered to the truck and takes off. Yes, I admit I had a few equally flattering things to say in return.
Now, I realize this was no incident justifying the brandishing of a firearm, as if Hawaii would allow anyone access to a loaded weapon while driving, but it has made me keenly aware of something. I recall a few member's similar experiences and if my assumptions are correct, many life threatening senarios begin in just such a manner. If he were just a tad more psycho he could have taken 2 additional steps and been through my window and we'd have "gone to work" right there in my car. By that time it would be far too late to reach for any appropriate animal repellent. ( I keep a box cutter in the glove box but what a farce that would be)
My appreciation for just how quickly reason can deteriorate and devovle into ungliness has increased exponentially. I'm thankful this situation did not get any worse but all too often they can and do. Even a few hours after the incident I'm still quite perturbed and with a bloodstream full of adrenalin I have not completely quit shaking just yet.
Some people's kids!
