Rear End in the West End
The Roundabout at the Centre of the Controversy St. Thomasian courteous drivers have revolted against the self-centered nature of the roundabout, the new norm in this small rural city is to stop on the roundabout to let waiting vehicles enter. While this is a polite approach in a slow-moving town, aggressive drivers from snooty towns (which we’re also too polite to name) have rear-ended local roundabout users. This phenomenon started shortly after the roundabout was installed. It took almost a week to erect the instructional sign and by that time cautionary politeness had already set in. As any local could have told you, once we develop a habit around here it will take more than a paltry sign or highway law for us to change our ways. As Edward Foote said, “Look, if these things were that important then they woulda had that instructional sign, or whatever it is, up sooner.” Edna Heide a spry 85-year-old (equipped with brand new prescription spectacles and a new...