Concurrence to Texas is Independent Minded but Acts Dependenly in US

After reading Politics is Bigger in Texas’ article, “Texas is Independent-minded But ActsDependently in U.S.”, I found it to be an interesting article. It entails that Texas is too boastful and too proud to realize that it isn’t as bad as it perceives itself to be. The author is punctual and honest when pointing this out about our state. Not too many people take the time to realize how people act or carry themselves in this very popular state. I have lived in different states and never have I come across a state so obsessive about its name, history, and last but not least how big it is. I do agree with the author and know that there is another state that happens to be bigger than the state of Texas.  But when you think about the fact that Texas has some wonderful roadways, farm lands, forests, the Grand Canyons, our vastness we do have a lot to boast about.  Additionally, when you think about where we have come from in fighting for our independence, we do have a lot to boast about.  We also have that one name thing going on – Texas.  I mean when you think about it, who hasn’t heard about the state of Texas.  Then just ponder about driving out of the state to get to another state.  You will be driving for awhile.  It isn’t the same as driving from Virginia to Maryland or Delaware or Pennsylvania.  We may not accomplish everything we set out to do but we can say that we have done a lot.

Mortorcyclists and Safety

May is the month that Texas takes time to promote motorcycle safety. This is not to say that Texas doesn’t promote motorcycle safety all year! It is very important for those who do not know about motorcycle safety to understand the risks associated with driving on the road with motorcyclists. How many people know of someone or even better knew someone with a motorcycle? We like them and they seem cool until you have an accident on one. There is no barrier between you, another car, or even the ground. Just imagine how you would feel if you had no control and didn’t know what was going to happen to you if you were in the midst of a motorcycle accident! The major things to consider are that Texas does not require motorcyclists to wear helmets, know about weather conditions while riding or driving, and finally how we all drive around motorcyclists. According to THINK Biker Catalogue, in their 2010 edition, we can change our driving habits for ourselves and motorcyclists. If we change our driving habits, we can promote better safety and hopefully lower insurance rates as well as casualties. When driving, we all need to turn our heads instead of relying on our side view mirrors. We must not ride the bumper of a motorcycle because they stop much faster than vehicles. Do not cut off motorcycles! We need to be more precautious drivers so we will take these measures with other vehicles as well to prevent so many accidents.