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What about "People who would like to 'evaluate the situation for themselves and cross on their own terms' but must instead wait for the walk sign because the co
by robotmlg 14y ago
What about "People who would like to 'evaluate the situation for themselves and cross on their own terms' but must instead wait for the walk sign because the cops in their town have nothing better to do than give jaywalkers a $200 ticket"?
- sohailprasad 14y agoMetaphorically speaking, the cops around town that "keep people in line" are just like people in life who "make the rules." They're there to enforce social norms; thus people who say "this is just how it is" when faced with a new situation. Point being, not enough people are willing to ask "why?" Not arguing the technicalities of crossing the street or why laws are made, just noting parallels between a decision that people make unconsciously every single day and its relation to life and the "big picture."
- cm127 14y agoYour metaphor is based on people breaking laws or not. I bet the risk takers are mostly wealthier and whiter than law abiders.