ExiledInIllinois

Yeah... My intent was not to blast her. It happens. I am not going as far as saying it was done on purpose to make it look less boring so they can pass more laws. But it does help the cause. If she doesn't crack that door. It looks like nothing. I will just let it go. She had to see vehicle at a distance!!! Again, not blasting her. I wonder when this happened? Just recently or at an early date? Sorry for being skeptical. But she did open the door (and quickly closed it of course) knowing that lane had no stoppef vehicles. I would have NEVER done that. I guess I am attune to safety. I lock 10s of 1,000s little boats around tows that push 10,000 tons and are 800 feet long by 70 wide. I never release the small boats until the tow is lined up on the wall. Even if it takes all day. One clown will always shoot the gap. Deep water... The will get crushed. I always release where the small vessel has to go to shallow water, the big boat will run aground and stick in the bottom before the little vessel. I see the same situation here. She should have never opened those doors until she was 100% positive that car stopped (if she saw it)...OR: waited 30 seconds or more if lane was clear. Sorry... It's just me. The next bus driver may not be as quick to reverse the need to rush. Again... I don't want to accuse this as a set-up as theatrics to get more laws passed. That would be insanely unsafe. But, she did crack those doors too quickly knowing a car was coming OR the lane was clear. We are not seeing the whole timeline here. When the bus came to a compete stop, when the arm went out, etc... etc... Maybe she did wait a minute, it appears she didn't... Opened too quickly. Again, nobody got hurt. Move on. Adjust for next time. The difference between her opening the doors or waiting is where the drama and emotion is made. She waits, let's the vehicle run, that's a less powerful video and doesn't convey any urgency to make new laws... Or with less urgency. Cameras are only a snapshot in time. They don't tell whole story. It is what it is.

Totally agree! Bend not break. That's what she did!!! I am not condemning her. Even if it appears I am. Learn for next time. Might seem over-cautious, slow. So be it. She should still get some extra cash. That ain't condemning. It's learning too... Next bus driver may not be that sharp on their game. Cut corner and the kid slips thru.

Doesn't work that way. She isn't a cop. Anyway... She opened the door too quickly knowing the lane was clear. Big brain fart on her part. It will raise awareness, won't do any good if drivers open door too quickly with a clear lane. Next driver may not be quick to reverse their error. Yes, the driver errored too. I am being serious. I get she saved the kid. That's awesome. That door should have never opened so quickly with a clear lane. Another 30 seconds won't kill anybody. Pun intended. Bolded part: You were lulled into complacency.

It's because the camera is not Your accuser. We do have Constitutional rights. FWIW. Red light cams are "ordinance" violations. Not moving violations. The registered owner gets the red light ticket. There are LEO's that review the videotape, pictures, then determine if possibly a law was broken. It's either paid, or taken for review. The custodian of the camera can also be called. Simply... It's a mess when it comes to not making this an ordinance violation. You have a constitutional right to face your accuser in court. You want to do that with a @mead107 MeadRobot® that doesn't talk back? Slippery slope.

She did open the door too darn quickly for a clear lane. What's the rush. Now, if vehicles were at a complete stop, sure fling the doors open, let them fly!

Nanny State! Yeah... And go soft on the kids? You are doing a great future disservice! Will that bus driver be there when the kid is 18 and pulls a "Michael Brown" (walks down middle of street)? When they think that vehicles just naturally stop for all pedestrians and school buses? ~This PSA brought to you and paid for by PPP's "People on the Far Right." MAMAA (Make Americans More Accountable Again) ^^^^ Of course I am joking! ^^^^^ Now... Serious, with a Zero-Fail POV: Anyway... How about NOT opening the door until ALL vehicles have come to a stop. She had to see that speeding vehicle well off in the distance before pulling that door open. You don't pull the door open in that situation... She had to see that lane without vehicles that weren't stopped yet. Don't get me wrong... Maybe she didn't see the vehicle. But she saw NO VEHICLES stopped, waiting. I would have gave it a good solid 30-60 seconds? What's a 1/2 minute or two? Sorry to be so cynical. I see RichardHead vehicle break the law and over-expeditious driver swinging door too fast knowing there is a clear lane. Now? They (School District) wants "to get the message out." Now... In all seriousness, a law may do MORE harm if bus drivers start to mindlessly pull that door open ASSUMING drivers will stop. Extra laws I am for, but I hope it doesn't get the drivers to be complacent. No. Zero-Fail here. She HAD to see that vehicle off in distance, don't pull the door open until it is stopped. Come on, logic & safety people. Never assume. That door should have never opened in first place, I would give her less of a hard time. But, that would look boring, less dangerous. She had to see that vehicle? Why did she mindlessly pull that door open before it stopped. NOW hear me out. I am not saying to exonerate the driver that passed the bus illegally. Totally their fault. But, we are on a Zero-Fail mission here. That door should have never opened so quickly in first place with a clear lane on that side. #1. Safety, Safety, Safety, & MORE SAFETY! #2. Good Order #3. Be expeditious #3 can always be compromised, #2 next... MAYBE. BUT if #3 and possibly #2 (needs to be compromised) then #1 never is! Slow "the game" down! Grind it to a halt, no vehicles were stopped on that side. The lane was open. Never assume it's safe. Only assume a vehicle will break the law in that situation, NOT obey it. Sorry... To be Mr.Killjoy here, Captain Anti-Dr. Feelgood. That door should have never swung open so quickly in first place, even if it was for a split second. She was being too expeditious to get that kid off the bus. Thank God she she withdrew that urge and shut the door and grabbed him. But... Heck, what do I know. I know the emotional, illogical crowd will crucify me for this post. I have no ill feelings for the driver, she is still a hero, she corrected her partial mistake (opening the door too expeditiously before order, which is the vehicles around her, and final safety) I harbor ill will just for the dooshbag vehicle that sped through. My intent is not to blame the driver. Maybe next time she doesn't open that door so quickly knowing there is are no vehicles at a complete stop Vehicles at a complete stop will actually semi-protect the person exiting from the brain dead vehicles that may not stop. What if that kid beat the door and her reach? Why they don't want anyone standing AND past the line (which he wasn't) until the bus is completely stopped and door completely open. But, again what do I know. LoL... Sorry, I am beating a dead horse? Carry on. She still deserves an OTSCA (On The Spot Cash Award).

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What's the difference. Obviously, that's better for the guns & bible people.

No day dreaming. Trump said it himself.

What's the point? Trump himself said in 2016: "He could walk through Times Square shooting people and they will still love him." Lock her up! Punch him in the face! Get him outta here... Benghazi!® That's all that matters to low information voters, basket of deplorables.

Yep!!!

Thanks KD! I assume this was for me. It was pretty amazing. I had about 50 bucks worth of all you can eat crab legs in my belly from the seafood joint across the street. I was keeping score and since I am an old-timer... Going last. Thunderstorms were approaching... I don't know how I pulled it off under those fire drill conditions... The gallery went wild. I am still in awe. LoL... Sorry, OP... I AM just effing around. Sorry to steal your thunder. Wait a sec. We can post like this? Without having to type: N/M or BELINDA or something???

Hole in one. Hole #3, the "Diamond Course" here: http://losttreasuregolf.com/miniature-golf-courses/kill-devil-hills-mini-golf-course/ It was such an amazing shot... I stunned the group I was with... The three & eight year old went wild! I rounded #9 and never looked back. Cruised to victory unlike the OBX has nevet seen before! Kill Devil Hills, NC... A matter of fact it was this past Sunday. Cinco de Mayo, 2019.

What happened here As the New York sunset disappeared I found an empty garden among the flagstones there Who lived here He must have been a gardener that cared a lot Who weeded out the tears and grew a good crop...

Bummer! You must have missed the fine print: *Lady NOT included. I can imagine exercise station getting old pretty damn quick without a personal trainer to assist you on the BowFlex. ...BTW, nice addition, slipping under the radar with a well placed pic. Smooth Ace! Real smooth. You think that you are pretty slick... But, I am watching you Focker:

Wasn't really into it. The news. But, didn't they not cooperate with the cops? Everybody clammed up, very Mafia-esque.

Anybody say Tupac: Or Bob Marley: How about Michael Hutchence (INXS):

A career? I’ve thought about this quite a bit sir and I would have to say considering what’s waiting out there for me, I don’t want to sell anything, buy anything or process anything as a career. I don’t want to sell anything bought or processed or buy anything sold or processed or repair anything sold, bought or processed as a career. I don’t want to do that. My father’s in the army. He wants me to join, but I can’t work for that corporation, so what I’ve been doing lately is kick-boxing, which is a new sport…as far as career longevity, I don’t really know. I can’t figure it all out tonight, sir, so I’m just gonna hang with your daughter.

Hank Williams. He was only 29 I believe. Seems years older when You listen to his music. Maybe it was the times. They didn't worship fleeting youth like our vain society today does.

Sorry... I was stretching it. Dang it, wish we have never met! ?

"I went out for the football team to prove that I'm a man Guess I shouldn't tell them that I like Duran Duran..." Oh wait, wrong thread, I wasn't suppose to reply lyrically.

I gotta pair of Dakine gloves. Is that where that comes from?

Yeah... And only 36 too. Hell, I think I looked better! LoL... Even @ 51.

Just don't let those pages stick together Mr.! Other people want to read the Public Library copy too!!!

Well I tried to make it sunday, but I got so damn depressed That I set my sights on monday and I got myself undressed I ain't ready for the altar but I do agree there's times When a woman sure can be a friend of mine...