I used to feel the same way until I realized stop signs are traffic controls that do more than cause cars to stop. They reduce traffic speed, allow pedestrians

I used to feel the same way until I realized stop signs are traffic controls that do more than cause cars to stop. They reduce traffic speed, allow pedestrians to cross roads, and can shift traffic patterns. Often these secondary effects are not obvious to drivers. There are stop signs that shouldn't exist but they're the minority.