Date:         Wed, 18 Oct 1995 16:17:33 -0400 (EDT)
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         william killian <killian@qnet.com>
Subject:      Re: making friends with tailgaters



On Wed, 18 Oct 1995, Michael Wagner wrote:

>      People tend to drive maniacally here in San Diego, and 
>      inexplicably tailgate at all times. I'm about as patient
>      as the next person, but there have been a few times when
>      I'm a tad upset about having some jerk glued to my rear
>      bumper AND I STAND ON THE F*****G BRAKES!!! Then give
>      them a nice smile and wave, knowing that they've soiled
>      their shorts in fear of running into me.
> 
> 
>      I'm in the market for a bumper sticker advising tailgaters that
>      tailgating will not make my car go any faster...
> 
>      I can't decide if this is immature driving on my part
>      or a good-natured effort to improve the driving habits
>      of others...


I can assure it is the former...  I know becuase its true about me when I 
do it too....  Eurovans aren't that much faster than older Vw vans.

bill killian