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Life Without Traffic Signs
zuikaku writes, "Der Spiegel has an article titled European Cities Do Away with Traffic Signs reporting that seven cities and regions in Europe are doing away with traffic signs, signals, painted lines, and even sidewalks. With the motto 'Unsafe is Safe,' the idea is that, when faced with an uncertain, unregulated situation, drivers will be naturally cautious and courteous. Then again, they may end up with streets jammed with pedestrians, bicyclists, and cars like some places in India and China." I can't see this idea getting traction in the U.S.
The Muslims don't see it the same way you do. They will fill in the vacuum, hope you enjoy sharia and dhimmitude.
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But how will we ever find our way to "Toutes Directions" and "Autres Directions"? The locals only seem to want to direct tourists to some place called "Mangez LeMerde", which I've never heard of.
It seems to me that Germany values freedom of speech less than any other modern country. But it does seem to be a polite oppression.
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The Europeans are great at experimenting with revolutionary stuff like this
Oh yeah! They came up with Nazism and Communism after all. What could possibly go wrong?
Yeah, but other than that, what have the europeans ever done for us?
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