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From: martin@auvax.UUCP
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Subject: Re: And then there are morons who TAILGATE...
Message-ID: <143@auvax.UUCP>
Date: Tue, 28-Jun-83 14:52:45 EDT
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Posted: Tue Jun 28 14:52:45 1983
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	So you figure that causing an accident and killing/maiming people is
justifiable if someone else is breaking the law by tailgateing you?
	Somehow that just doesn't seem to make sense to me.

	There are other methods that I find to be much more effective than 
a futile attempt at getting even (isn't that what you're trying to do?).
You're pissed off and want to get the other guy.  If you take time and think
about the possible consequences of your actions you may wish to try another
approach which actually works and reduces the risk to all concerned.

		SLOW DOWN  -   WAY DOWN!!!!!!!

	By slow, I mean keep slowing down until the S.O.B. backs off or you're
going slow enough that an accident will be minor and hopefully won't kill/maim
you or anyone else.

	Even if you have to stop /pull off the road, isn't that better than 
being hospitalized or 'casketized'?

	All defensive driving courses attempt to hammer home the point that you
should avoid accidents if at all possible.  A rear-end collision is preferable
to a head-on collision,  a side-swipe is preferable to a rear-ender and NO
impact is preferable to all of the above.

	Don Martin
	Athabasca University
	Edmonton Alberta