skibum wrote:
I don't understand why everyone thinks that people like he and I are at fault for having neurological responses to people literally breaking the law. That really makes me angry. If people want to blast their music, they should wear headsets. Disturbing the peace is still a law. And it doesn't matter if other people don't mind it. It is still the epitome of disrespect and selfish self entitlement and it does hurt many people. People like me should not be told that we should not be allowed to drive or to go to public places or to be in our own homes because other people want to blast music as loudly as they possibly can. In fact, I am thinking of having this thread blocked because it is making me so angry and causing me massive amounts of stress.
I don't think that is really what anyone is trying to say, at least not on this thread. I was not suggesting you or your friend should be barred from driving just for having neurological issues. Worst case senerio if ones neurological issues prevent them driving safely, then they probably should not, it sucks but some people really cannot drive because of problems they have.
I wasn't suggesting your friend shouldn't be able to drive, just that he needs to make sure to drive safe. based on further comments since I first posted sounds more like your friends mirrors were off rather than that he made a quick lane switch without looking and signaling, so that is what I was picturing when I first responded. But sounds like he is taking the proper steps by getting his mirrors fixed so he can see the blind spot. That means next time something like this happens he'd be able to see better and make sure its safe before moving lanes.
It is unfair and horrible that people blast their bass at full volume, especially since it can cause severe sensory issues for some. But chances are it won't be going away any-time soon so as much as it sucks and is unfair, its just an unpleasant part of life that exists. But perfectly understandable to be angry and frustrated about it.
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