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dillywho 09-24-2013 08:54 AM
Please Tell Me
 
What is wrong with going the speed limit everywhere? They are posted limits, not suggestions. If you are late, then just be late and plan to leave earlier next time. "Lack of planning on your part, does not constitute an emergency on everyone else", as my boss used to say when the engineers would turn in paperwork for revision on an emergency basis.

Bogie Shooter 09-24-2013 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by dsned (Post 751595)
I am a firm believer that the gov. doesn't care about you or your children so yes it is a school zone and yes it is a way to make money for the county. I grew up without the benefit of school zone and I had to learn to watch for cars and stay aware of my surrounding and keep myself safe.
Oh, the good old days..................................

Bogie Shooter 09-24-2013 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by dsned (Post 751595)
I am a firm believer that the gov. doesn't care about you or your children so yes it is a school zone and yes it is a way to make money for the county. I grew up without the benefit of school zone and I had to learn to watch for cars and stay aware of my surrounding and keep myself safe.
You really believe this? Really?

nitehawk 09-24-2013 10:54 AM
:BigApplause::BigApplause:
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Originally Posted by dsned (Post 751595)
I am a firm believer that the gov. doesn't care about you or your children so yes it is a school zone and yes it is a way to make money for the county. I grew up without the benefit of school zone and I had to learn to watch for cars and stay aware of my surrounding and keep myself safe.

graciegirl 09-24-2013 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter (Post 751637)
You really believe this? Really?
Some people are just born contrary Bogie. We get annoyed on this forum with their negativity, but imagine what their spouses have to deal with 24/7.

golf2140 09-24-2013 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 751706)
Some people are just born contrary Bogie. We get annoyed on this forum with their negativity, but imagine what their spouses have to deal with 24/7.
:sing::sing::sing::sing::sing:

CFrance 09-24-2013 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 751625)
Boy Howdy.

I can't remember if there were school zone signs when me and Martha Washington walked to school, or even cars, but I think that slowing down in the area where schools are is a good idea, just to practice a little self control.

I can't see how agreeing with that idea would be politically correct or incorrect. It is a rule. Follow it. OR

Book'em Danno!
You and Martha and Dolly Madison and I didn't have flashing school zone lights because we had crossing guards. Eventually automation took over, most guards left, and flashing lights are not getting the job done. Hence the radar guns. And no doubt it's a cash cow, but why not if it's going to keep the kids safer. I see kids up there crossing frequently. If one kid up there got hurt, there would be hue and cry on TOTV re police not doing their job.

DougB 09-24-2013 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by dsned (Post 751595)
I am a firm believer that the gov. doesn't care about you or your children so yes it is a school zone and yes it is a way to make money for the county. I grew up without the benefit of school zone and I had to learn to watch for cars and stay aware of my surrounding and keep myself safe.
You didn't need school zones in your day. Model Ts only went so fast

Shimpy 09-24-2013 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by DougB (Post 751898)
You didn't need school zones in your day. Model Ts only went so fast
School zones are restricted to 20 MPH, but my neighborhood streets are 15 MPH. I guess that says that us old folks aren't as good as little kids at crossing the street.

red tail 09-24-2013 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 751706)
Some people are just born contrary Bogie. We get annoyed on this forum with their negativity, but imagine what their spouses have to deal with 24/7.
well said!

donb9006 09-24-2013 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by DougB (Post 751898)
You didn't need school zones in your day. Model Ts only went so fast
They could go 45mph.

DougB 09-24-2013 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Shimpy (Post 751919)
School zones are restricted to 20 MPH, but my neighborhood streets are 15 MPH. I guess that says that us old folks aren't as good as little kids at crossing the street.
That's probably true.


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