Re: NIP arrived.

Following up to Mark Foster

>> absolutely, if you have an accident walking down the road, just
>> think, why didn't I look where I was going? One thing we don't
>> need are these ambulance chasing no win no fee personal accident
>> lawyers.
>
>Now please explain how this is different from a driver looking to
>himself first rather blaming "the dangerous road".

Its isn't different, it seems after all this time you don't even
understand where I stand.

>> >This problem is not just in driving it is everywhere and it is becoming
>> >epidemic. It needs to be reversed and it could start with changing the
>> >way we think and talk about "accidents".
>>
>> One of the first things to do is stop thinking you need quotes
>> round accident like that.
>
>Why? I don't believe that the word is suitable so I use quotes to draw
>attention to the fact. (Note: this is not trying to redefine the word,
>rather that I believe the application to be incorrect.)

the word is suitable, your opinion is inferior to the dictionary.

>> You want people to look to their
>> driving and walking, not to the council who deliver the
>> road/pavement, fine. So start saying "if you have an accident,
>> why are you looking to blaming somebody else, look to yourself
>> first".
>
>Errr... that is what this whole debate is about. That is precisely what
>we are saying _should_ happen.

No, that is exactly what it isn't about. I don't think you have
understood a word I've said.
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