XPost: nyc.announce, nyc.general, nyc.politics 
 XPost: nyc.transit 
 From: bolwerk@gmail.com 
  
 Phil Kane wrote: 
 > On Mon, 11 Sep 2006 00:03:44 GMT, "Joseph D. Korman" 
 >  wrote: 
 > 
 > 
 >> The problem in NY and Staten Island specifically, is that where RTOR is 
 >> allowed, few stop before turning.  As a result, there are more close 
 >> calls.  In fact if someone is behind you and you stop to let traffic or 
 >> pedestrians to go, there's a good chance that you will bet honked. 
 > 
 >   If that's what passes fopr courtesy and respect, then I'm glad that 
 > I left NY. 
  
 You should know perfectly well that New Yorkers are courteous and 
 respectful. 
  
 However, nothing about courtesy and respect stops x% of suburban drivers 
 from being stupid. 
  
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