This just may sum up what I hate about authority

My driving record is, for the record, less than perfect. And yes that is a bad attempt at downplaying something in order to be funny. When I was in my early twenties, I had negative 11 points on my license. I didn't really know what that meant until I got a letter from the state saying I was in danger of having my license revoked, should I accrue any more tickets. This "straightened me out" for a couple of years, enough time for some of the points to drop away. I have straightened me out in quotes because I have yet to believe that speed, in and of itself, is reckless. Yes, I realize excessive speed is stupid just like just about anything in great excess is stupid. And I really don't want to write a speeding diatribe this morning. This is just an intro to a lovely email I received from my mother (thanks, mom, no sarcasm there, truly thanks!): Subject: FW: FOR YOUR INFORMATION... Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2007

"During the week of *August 13-18, 2007*, the Alabama Department of Public Safety will have every supervisor and eligible staff person in uniform and on the roads. This will add approximately 150 more Troopers to the Highways during this week. It is my understanding that they will be maintaining a "zero tolerance" rule on speeding and other violations, meaning that if you are 1 mile over the speed limit, you will be ticketed. They will also be looking for other traffic violations, such as not wearing seat belts and reckless driving. This was told to us at the Judges Conference by a Department of Public Safety official. Michael Gregory Administrative Office of Courts 334-546-7251 cell"

Aside from the fact that he randomly capitalized things like Troopers and Highways, I appreciate the warning. I guess. Although it also smacks of a threat and, and, one mile over? I know. I know that a lot of people drive 30 miles over a speed limit, drunk, high, un-belted and then slur, "don't yoush have anything better to do? go get shom of thosh murderrrerrs goddamit" but I think one mile? Yes, go get some of those murderrrerrs.