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Time to stand up for good and safe drivers

No-one should have to apologize or be afraid because they obey the law

Why is that the worst New Jersey drivers think they are privileged to flaunt the law any way they like and then get angry when you tell them about it? I saved very hard for a new SUV and I fully intend to keep it looking great. I also am a very strong believer in traffic laws as the means to keep me safe. That means, for example, if I am keeping to the right and driving at the speed limit you have no right to get on my bumper and get angry because I am stopping you from going 60 mph on a 25 mph residential street. It also means if we are on a congested road and the sign says to "merge to the left ahead" you do so and get in line behind those who are obeying the law rather than trying to squeeze to the right when there is no road left. Why should it make you angry when I tell you about this? Fair warning--I intend to do everything possible to protect my new car. If you get too close where you are putting me in danger I may tell you about it. If you keep it up I may pull over at the first safe space, take my phone out and call the police to ticket you and/or lock you up. If you do cause any damage to me or my passengers--be warned--I am prepared to take my own action. Anyone who feels equally angered by stupid and lawless drivers, please feel free to repost this!

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