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Originally Posted by Ducimus
I still don't buy it.
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Of course you're entitled to think whatever you want. I've said my piece, and don't think I need to explain further since you won't believe me anyway.
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Or another example, say the posted speed limit is 65 MPH, but the flow of traffic is 75 MPH, ill wager you'll be going with the flow of traffic, or at a minimum, doing 5 over. Furthermore, more often then not, someone doing the speed limit, or even 5 under, becomes a safety hazard to the flow of traffic.
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Not really. I do tend to stay in the slow lane, though.
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Don't tell me you have NEVER crossed the street outside boundaries of a crosswalk.
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Sure, when the crosswalk is several hundred feet away. On the other hand I never cross against the light.
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What I'm saying is that 100% strict adherence to the letter of rules and laws is unrealistic, and unattainable. We all bend or break them a little bit, even the most high moral and law abiding amongst us in society.
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I've saved your first comment for last, since you didn't ask me if I've never lied. I'm not quite a compulsive liar, but I realized long ago that I'm habitually dishonest. I make a point of trying not to lie, cheat or steal, yet I'm painfully aware of the times I still do all of those. On the other hand I'm perfectly willing to talk about those, so while I'm conflicted I don't consider myself hypocritical. You might say that these days I'm brutally honest about my own dishonesty.
So no, it's not about the language. I just don't like seeing the rules being ignored. Sure I'm over-zealous sometimes. I admit it. That said, if the rule were to change tomorrow I'd roll with it.