The "Blinker" Generation

In recent times, the news media, editors, authors, and other "thinkers" have sought classifications for each group they encounter; they do this as a method of giving you some preconceived ideas about how they think, act, and respond to stimuli. We've gone through the Baby Boomers, the Digital generation, the X-Gen, etc.

I think of myself as part of the "Blinker" Generation. I use my blinkers. Small thing? Not really.

Using your blinkers shows that you care about other people. You use them to "signal" your intentions so that others have the information they need to make decisions ~ in fact, making those decisions sometimes in a crucial split second that means safety or danger. You allow them to think over a situation, take control of it, and act. Nothing lost to anyone - clearly a Win - Win situation.

Think for a moment of the other side of this issue. Think about those who don't use them. It's probably become so habitual to them that they no longer even think about it. They appear to be in their own little world, oblivious to others around them, uncaring whether others have a clue about what they intend to do. They think only about themselves. It's an unthinking, selfish behavior. Very rude. Kind of like "I've turned here every day for 20 years - surely everyone should know that by now." In a way, it's indicative of the control people want when they are behind the wheel. They control the situation by keeping others "out of the loop" until THEY are ready to act - unimpeded by someone who might have otherwise very safely turned or changed lanes or stopped. They did nothing to help out other drivers - instead, they attempt to control them.

How about you? Blinker or non-blinker?