Even if the driver of this huge truck didn’t have a political sticker for the current administration, I could’ve guessed that he was a supporter.
That’s my red Ford Escape I have parked in the handicapped spot. I finally got my handicapped placard less than two weeks ago. My ex had one for many years and I enjoyed the convenience but would often run into these d-bags who would park too close even when they didn’t need to.
Mind you there was no one on the other side of that truck. I know this because I saw the truck driver pulling it as I walked across the short parking lot to the Lift Coffee Bar in Tahlequah where I normally hang out and relax. And there were three spots open to the left of the handicapped spot I parked in.
This was just someone who didn’t care. I hear more and more about how disrespectful young people are. As I’m 46, I can say this is all bumpkiss. They always seem nice and courteous to me. I don’t know what people expect but I see younger people opening doors for me because they see the walking cane. Earlier this month at the Fort Gibson community event, I was walking through the town square and some teenagers were walking near me from the other direction and as they saw me, they said, “Pardon me, sir!”
And we were in no way close to colliding. Yet, I felt they wanted to tell me they’re trying not to hit me. They weren’t on their phones. They were just some teenage boys out hanging around at a community event. This isn’t Dazed and Confused or The Lords of Disciplines where you expect younger people to bend over and kiss your ass, literally. Respect isn’t a one-way street.
However, truck drivers like this are the types who see the merge signs during road construction areas and don’t slow down to merge. No, they speed up and then cut drivers off. People who do this are dicks. Yes, every now and again we get stuck in a lane that turns into a right-turn only lane. But the orange signage and road work barrels and tape should be an indicator there is actual road construction.
Yet, some people just don’t care. And while I usually give Boomers crap, it’s any age from 8 to 88 who act like the world revolves around them. Later this day, I went to Reasor’s the supermarket I frequent. I was waiting in line at the self-checkout and some older guy with a few items was walking in my direction on the right. Now, there’s no one behind. He could’ve easily walked a few feet around me. He decided to walk in between my cart and the self-checkout area.
Yes, there was enough room, but he stared me down and said, “Not going to cut in. Just trying to get by.” Then as he’s walked past, he let out a scoff like I was an awful person. I even backed up a little to give him room because I knew he was just passing by and seemed to have a tough time walking.
Yet, he took it upon himself to assume I was going to throw a fit or say something. As far as he knows, I would’ve let him go ahead since he only had three or four items. I had about 15 or so.
Respect isn’t earned. If you think you deserve it, you probably don’t.
What do you think? Please comment.
Zane Says 