MikeBuckets171 t1_j9a88e9 wrote on February 20, 2023 at 1:10 PM

Being the bigger person used to be the morally right thing to do. Now society thinks “proving a point” is the right thing to do.

While I understand the frustration with drivers who disregard traffic rules, I believe it's important to prioritize safety over "making a point." Being the bigger person and following the rules, even when others don't, is still the right thing to do.

Wrinklestiltskin t1_j9afxho wrote on February 20, 2023 at 2:17 PM

I'm ultra courteous until met with an asshole on the road. People get the respect they deserve from me. People driving recklessly and obnoxiously don't deserve to be treated well in kind. Fuck em, they ought to receive resistance rather than reinforcement of their actions.

Not telling you you are wrong, but these assholes already have a big head and inflated ego. I'd rather try to pop it than inflate it more. Not saying this is the right way. I'm probably going to get myself shot one of these days. I'm not saying I do any reckless manoeuvres or anything, but I will definitely inconvenience them, call them out, give them the finger, etc.

fouronesevenland t1_j9c9qsc wrote on February 20, 2023 at 9:36 PM

I don't think OP was claiming moral superiority over this person when they made that choice.

MikeBuckets171 t1_j9ca854 wrote on February 20, 2023 at 9:40 PM

You're right, I never said it was about claiming moral superiority over others on the road. I claimed it should be about prioritizing safety when driving.