People who think they're in authoritative positions.

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A motorcycle fuel tank was denied shipment at a post office due to residual gasoline vapors, despite being emptied. The clerk's refusal was perceived as an exercise of power over a petty issue, leading to frustration from the sender. However, the discussion highlighted the importance of safety regulations regarding potentially hazardous materials, with some participants defending the clerk's caution. The conversation also touched on the broader implications of authority and responsibility in handling packages that may pose risks. Ultimately, the incident underscored the tension between individual perceptions of safety and the enforcement of regulations.
  • #51
Crosson said:
I think what you are really saying is that the viewpoints in this thread are incommensurable, that the safety folks and the risky folks have fundamentally different attitudes towards life and government. The reason we cannot agree is because we are starting from different premises.




That's democracy for you, one of the worst forms of government.

and, I was trying to be so subtle
 
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  • #52
We need an unbiased opinion about people in authoritative positions, let's ask a mortorcycle cop.:cool:
 
  • #53
rewebster said:
yep---so, it's going to come down to 'who thinks they are MORE right' AND "People who think they're in authoritative positions"
If it is their job, then they ARE more right and they ARE in an authoritative position. :rolleyes:

I can't believe that some people are unable to grasp that simple concept. :rolleyes:
 
  • #54
edward said:
We need an unbiased opinion about people in authoritative positions, let's ask a mortorcycle cop.:cool:

I like it!


or a string/MWI theorist
 
  • #55
This thread should have been shut down long ago.
 

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