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impala454
post Oct 3 2007, 01:07 PM
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Just heard this on the radio news: Some association for the blind is upset that the new hybrid cars don't make enough noise and pose a danger to blind people who can't hear them.
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Testm0nkey
post Oct 3 2007, 01:13 PM
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thats legitimate

i nearly got in car smashing trouble with my neighbors prius because of that

edit: i couldnt see the car because my back was too it, she wasnt paying attention, and the car literally doesnt make a noise
the drivers should just be more cautious


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post Oct 3 2007, 01:16 PM
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QUOTE (Testm0nkey @ Oct 2 2007, 06:49 PM) *
and an aspect of learning social skills is that making out in public isnt acceptable in most places

True. This is why they need to differentiate between appropriate and inappropriate affectionate behavior rather than banning all such behavior outright.


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Testm0nkey
post Oct 3 2007, 01:20 PM
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they have to do what works and if what they have isnt working rules get stricter.

personally, physical touching/sex should be taught by parents not modeled by a school administration


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post Oct 3 2007, 01:45 PM
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QUOTE (Testm0nkey @ Oct 3 2007, 02:13 PM) *
thats legitimate

i nearly got in car smashing trouble with my neighbors prius because of that

edit: i couldnt see the car because my back was too it, she wasnt paying attention, and the car literally doesnt make a noise
the drivers should just be more cautious

perhaps standing behind a car with a person in it isn't a great idea?

or we could just blame the car manufacturer for not putting up a neon sign on the back of the car or putting a speaker on it that goes "VROOOM!"
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Testm0nkey
post Oct 3 2007, 01:46 PM
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at night with tinted windows how the heck was i supposed to know? she didnt shout at me that she was in there

but more importantly whos a blind person going to know which was your original topic


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post Oct 3 2007, 01:59 PM
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QUOTE (Testm0nkey @ Oct 3 2007, 02:46 PM) *
at night with tinted windows how the heck was i supposed to know? she didnt shout at me that she was in there

if you werent standing behind someone's car there's no way it could back over you. it's called being aware of your surroundings.

QUOTE (Testm0nkey @ Oct 3 2007, 02:46 PM) *
but more importantly whos a blind person going to know which was your original topic

how's a blind person going to hear a bike? should all bikes have noise makers on them too? what about people who are deaf and blind and wanna walk around? should we have little air cannons in front of our cars so they can feel us approaching???

there comes a point when something is too accomodating. all this PC crap and trying to please the few by inconveniencing the many is getting old as hell.
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post Oct 3 2007, 02:03 PM
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QUOTE (Testm0nkey @ Oct 3 2007, 02:20 PM) *
they have to do what works and if what they have isnt working rules get stricter.

personally, physical touching/sex should be taught by parents not modeled by a school administration

If what they have isn't working, they need to enforce the existing rules better, not change the rules. They're now banning behavior that is perfectly socially acceptable -- where's the sense in that?

I agree that guidelines on what's appropriate and not should be taught by parents, but schools have a responsibility to curb behavior that's disruptive, whether it's fighting in the halls, screaming, throwing food, or getting jiggy with it in the supply closet.


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post Oct 3 2007, 02:10 PM
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In 1999, I was about a foot away from backing over a little girl who was playing behind my car in the driveway. I checked my mirrors and even turned around like you do, but there was no way to see her on that big wheel. I was petrified at what almost happened and it was one of the worst feelings I've ever felt.

I want to sue that bitch for the emotional damage it has caused me.
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post Oct 3 2007, 02:21 PM
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QUOTE (cupcake @ Oct 3 2007, 03:10 PM) *
I want to sue that bitch for the emotional damage it has caused me.

laugh.gif awesome... I'm sure there's some dirtbag lawyer that would take that case on
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Testm0nkey
post Oct 3 2007, 02:24 PM
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hows a car that makes some noise an inconvenience?


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post Oct 3 2007, 02:29 PM
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noise pollution...

everything is an inconvenience. it's all relative.
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post Oct 3 2007, 02:41 PM
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The only solution to this is: Custom Celebrity Cartones. Hookup your IPod to your Prius and your T.I. cartone will mimic the sound of a car engine.


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impala454
post Oct 3 2007, 03:01 PM
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QUOTE (Testm0nkey @ Oct 3 2007, 03:24 PM) *
hows a car that makes some noise an inconvenience?

requiring manufacturers to put noisemakers on cars to satisfy a very small % of the population is the inconvenience. not to mention people who enjoy their quiet cars are inconvenienced.
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Testm0nkey
post Oct 3 2007, 03:31 PM
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doesnt inconvience me. id rather like to not hear about a disabled portion of americans being ran over


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