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Roads by themselves are just patches of asphalt, not dangerous at all. Roads are made dangerous by the things that travel on them. Choosing to drive subsequen
by MereInterest 12y ago
Roads by themselves are just patches of asphalt, not dangerous at all. Roads are made dangerous by the things that travel on them.
Choosing to drive subsequently bears significant responsibility in causing that danger, and those who choose to do it surely carry a large proportion of the responsibility if they injure another, not to mention the risks they pose to other drivers.
I understand driving in a safe manner, but I am not convinced that driving on major roads is worth it.
Quit blaming the victims.
- AliAdams 12y agoIf someone tightrope-walked over Niagara and fell in I would certainly blame the victim. Those patches of asphalt wouldn't be there if they didn't provide an economic benefit. If we made a law tomorrow that all vehicles couldn't exceed 20mph they would be safer but lose their effectiveness and decrease their benefit. Once that cost benefit balance goes too far you have no patches of asphalt.
- MereInterest 12y agoSome things, like walking across Niagara falls, are inherently dangerous. Other things, like biking, are inherently safe, but are made dangerous by the actions of others.