As I was leaving the bank today, I wasn’t really paying attention, so I stepped into the street a bit early (I had a green light, but not a walk symbol). After taking a couple of steps, I realized the error and started to turn around. But it was too late – the crowd of people on the sidewalk had taken my cue and started crossing the road. I was swept into traffic.
Really, I guess there’s strength in numbers. A car likely won’t turn into me if there are other people around me. Still, I found it shocking how easily people will defer to another person’s actions, especially when crossing the road. If it’s safe enough for them, it must be safe enough for me!
I’m always amazed at how people will just cross the street in the middle of traffic. Then I have to slow down for their stupid slow asses. How do they know I won’t run them over?
I mean, if I hit them, they may get severely injured. Maybe they’ll die. For me, I get a dent in my car. Maybe a lawsuit – which I’ll win because you were jaywalking and not wearing reflective clothing – you moron.
How do you know what kind of day I’ve had? Maybe I’ll decide it’s worth it on my end.