R-E-S-P-E-C-T

In the last few day when I've been out driving, I've encountered emergency vehicles with their lights flashing and sirens blaring... so what did I do each time? - I pulled over to the side...that's what we're supposed to do right?

We're supposed to drive the speed limit, we're supposed to stop at stop signs, we shouldn't cut people off, or drive while changing our clothes...yet we still do it. It's not only dangerous, but it shows a lack of respect for the law and others. Seems like this disrespect is seen everywhere, not just on the road. We're rude, unkind, gossipy, etc. We know it's not the right thing to do, yet we do it anyhow.

What struck me as odd, as I pulled over each time for the emergency vehicles, was that everyone else did. What I mean is, it wasn't odd that I saw everyone else pulling over, because that is what I always see, but it was odd that EVERYONE actually pulled over - they all showed "respect".

What makes this one thing, this one instance, so special... Why are we fine with slowing down and pulling over, but we can't be nice to the cashier when we have to wait an extra 30 seconds longer in line than we have time for?

This act of "pulling over" might perhaps be the most respected thing in this country. I find it weird. I even want to say I find it to be sacred.

So the next time you have to pull over to the side, look around, and breathe in a little R-E-S-P-E-C-T