08-15-2014, 11:01 PM
Self preservation is stronger in some than in others, thus some pay attention to warning signs and don't see them as a challenge. Some realize reflective gear just may let a motorist see you in time to keep from pulling out in front of you. Plus I think for most as we age we listen to the the little atgatt guy standing on the "ride safely so we can ride another day" shoulder rather than the squid with the wife beater t shirt, shorts and flip flops on the " screw it, give it the gas and lets see if we can survive this" shoulder.
I have a friend that spends everything he makes enjoying himself. He rents rather than owns a home, he spends rather than saves. He is in his mid 50's. Because he was a farmer he always claimed no income so he didnt have to pay any taxes. He wont even be eligible for social security I dont think. When asked about the time when he gets old and has nothing to fall back on, he says " this is America, they won't let you starve and they won't let you die without putting you in a hospital with free medical care". And while that may be true, I took a more cautious approach and saved 50 years for my retirement.
Some people just approach life more cautiously and safely.
Signage helps people like that (people like me).....it wouldn't help my friend.
I have a friend that spends everything he makes enjoying himself. He rents rather than owns a home, he spends rather than saves. He is in his mid 50's. Because he was a farmer he always claimed no income so he didnt have to pay any taxes. He wont even be eligible for social security I dont think. When asked about the time when he gets old and has nothing to fall back on, he says " this is America, they won't let you starve and they won't let you die without putting you in a hospital with free medical care". And while that may be true, I took a more cautious approach and saved 50 years for my retirement.
Some people just approach life more cautiously and safely.
Signage helps people like that (people like me).....it wouldn't help my friend.