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.

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Further Improvements

[Millenniumman]

February 5, 2007
In accordance with the new "Unsafe is Safe" paradigm shift, new initiatives are beginning utilization:

All violent criminals will be freed from jail. They will then be armed with assault rifles, rocket propelled grenades, and given classified national secrets. The police will have their weapons taken away, replaced with nerf nightsticks.

Industrial waste and sewage will be redirected into drinking water supplies.

Medicine, sunscreen, and nutritious food will be banned, smugglers will be put to death. On the other hand, previously illegal drugs will be given away for free.

All public areas will require people to smoke.

Mailmen will randomly delivery explosives instead of the right packages.

Seeing eye dogs will be required to be pit bulls.

Previously elected officials will now be chosen by the mafia.

Welcome to the 21st century!