October 22nd, 2009: Railroad crossing, watch out for cars

Stupid driving, we have all seen it. Going way too fast or driving way to recklessly. Like today, Paul and I were riding up to Shnucks on our bi-cycles. We were going going going and this really big truck speeds up to us, the people yell incoherently and peel out speeding blindly into a left turn. What if there was a person walking across the street? They would be dead. LU is really bad with harvesting drivers with the tendency with driving really fast and paying no attention to where the are going. Daily, I have to dodge traffic on my sweet bike. It bothers me on so many levels. So the rest of this blog goes to those shitty drivers trying to show off or pay no attention to anything but getting home or to class faster than anyone else in the 63301 area. So if you are a nice driver, I thank you. Go to Shnucks and buy some Turtle Cookies. You deserve them.


Dear A-Holes:

Here are my qualms and concerns about your driving:

1. You are driving around campus. A part of campus that there is really no need to drive around nonetheless. Everything is pretty close on campus, try walking or biking. It is fun and does not make you seem less like a MMA fighter.
   
2. If your car is loud: It is annoying. It does not make you cool. Buy a new muffler. If your car is to quiet: Good for you, unless you are driving stupidly. People can't hear you, so be careful.
3. You are driving too fast. You're probably not going to be late to class. If I can get to Young 404 in 8 minutes by walking, you can get to where you're going 10 times faster than me. So cut us all a break and slow the eff down. None of us want to get hit by a car.
4. Misc. dangerous driving acts: a) Texting. We all do it. No big whoop if you are careful, but is texting while you are driving in fast moving traffic on the interstate a great idea? How about through bustling campus roads with tons of bi-cyclers and walkers? Think not. How does waiting the minute and a half until you are way from potienal manslaughter cases to text your bro back about the partay last night. Sounds awesome! b) Peeling out. Are you kidding me? Why do you think peeling out in front of two dudes riding bikes will make us envious of you? Most people ride bikes for a reason, to get places without having to drive a car. Thus, we don't care that you can gun it and go really fast. We know how cars work.
   
5. Calling me names from your car when you speed by me on my bike. You are adults, act like you are one of them please.

So please heed some of these comments. They will make a lot not hate you and think you are a tool. Slow down and be courteous. It means a lot to people that are not driving. And next time you roll by someone riding a bike and you decide they are a wuss for that, think about this before you want to show off: You need to get gas for you Nissan, I don't. And my bike will work if a terrorist group attacks us with EMP weapons, your car won't. It is easier to break traffic laws on bikes, cars, not so much. So, don't be douchers.

Moral of the story: Please Do Not Hit! We will die. Your car has insurance and it can be fixed. Our bodies aren't and cannot. Thank You.

PS:

1. Giant TAPOUT vinyl stickers on your windows are not cool.
2. I have always wanted to kick out a headlight or a taillight out, so don't give me a reason to do it. And to you drivers of the black car with grey stripes and that grey SUV, watch yourself.

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