Originally posted by RacerX
It's an ACCIDENT. The driver most likely didn't do it on purpose. Accidents happen and the woman isn't bad or should be "punished" for being in one or causing one. We could be in the very same situation as this woman someday. This is a happy story because no one was seriously hurt.
What someone does after the fact should determine how evil someone is.
I'm sorry, but my opinioin differs greatly. Not paying attention is no accident. I'm sure that she didn't wack our fellow rider on purpose, and I'm sure that she's not evil - but that's not my point @ all.
My point is that one must pay attention while operating a potential killing machine. If one does not, there should be a price to pay. If I put myself in the "driver's" place, I would expect to pay. I would expect some type of negative reinforcement so that I will pay more attention the next time I get behind the wheel.
Again - not paying attention is NOT an accident, and being behind the wheel does not absolve you of fault.
Anywho, I'm just glad that other than the scoot, and some injuries that will heal - no permanent harm was done. I hope I'm as lucky the next time I get struck.
