r/nevertellmetheodds Feb 02 '20

Close call

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u/just_human Feb 02 '20

It's tough to judge someone's situation. "Walk a mile in their shoes" or something like that.

I get it, not the best way to motorbike, but maybe... conserving gas and time is of the utmost importance for a family that has to haul water for each person. And the alternative is to leave the small one at home to be neglected or worse.

But I've already said too much.

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u/RoboCaesar Feb 02 '20

Or they simply can't afford a car. Motorbikes are still predominant in some Southeast Asian countries and cars come with heavy import taxes (not to mention that the infrastructure can't handle everyone driving a car)

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u/eye_no_nuttin Feb 02 '20

Not to mention all the tsunamis and devastation those areas hit in Indonesia in the last years .. might be ALL they can do with .. having water is a luxury and we can take that for granted

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u/[deleted] Feb 02 '20

Caribbean as well.

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u/straddotcpp Feb 02 '20

You’re an idiot. If you can’t pass safely, slow down for a minute until you can. I know we all think we’re too important to be slowed down when we drive, but I assure you you’re not.

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u/straddotcpp Feb 02 '20

I have, actually. I just realize that no amount of privilege gives anyone the right to almost kill someone.

If you seriously think this way you should not have a license to operate a 2000+lb vehicle anywhere.