Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: SUNDAY, March 28, 1993 TAG: 9303260068
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV3 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
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For us, the most glaring inconvenience was the loss of the use of our cars, which were under snowdrifts for a week, necessitating having to walk for groceries, to and from work, classes, etc.
While we really didn't mind the walks, our patience and tolerance toward drivers fortunate enough to own vehicles capable of handling the road conditions was certainly stretched.
Walking along the edge of the road was required since using the snow-covered sidewalks was a hopeless venture. Along the short distances traveled, we were repeatedly sworn at, honked at, splashed, soaked and nearly hit by discourteous drivers who seemed totally unaware of the dangerous condition of the roadways.
We could don boots and gators against the elements, but there was no protection against maniacal drivers. We would arrive at each destination soaked from knee to toe. We would like to point out, however, that the professional drivers (UPS, U.S. mail, delivery trucks, etc.) would be courteous, slow down and kindly share the road.
We wonder what ever happened to common courtesy? Anymore, it is not common, but rare. Those drivers who treated us so inappropriately were warm and dry in their cars. Why couldn't they give all of us unfortunate pedestrians a break?
Our suggestion: No matter what the weather and road conditions, why not slow down and demonstrate some goodwill? Wouldn't it be nice to have that "rare courtesy" once again returned to "common courtesy?"
Peace.
Glen and Alice Davis\ Blacksburg
by CNB