tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8232737933997263920.post2600734369242842325..comments2024-02-11T16:32:48.564+08:00Comments on Diary of a Singaporean Cabby: Road Rage - Why I didn't report it.Diary of a Singaorean Cabbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10742877944090751006noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8232737933997263920.post-19053664306050339642013-06-04T15:09:58.808+08:002013-06-04T15:09:58.808+08:00Albert Einstein: "The world is a dangerous pl...<b>Albert Einstein: "The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing."</b><br /><br />Just a suggestion: You ought to report this (1) menacing threat and (2) actual road rage to the Police. Give the bully's car registration number, time/date and specific location. There may be security cameras around if your taxi didn't have one of those installed on the dashboard. <br /><br /><b>Think about the next person who may not be as lucky as you, eh?</b>The Pariahhttp://www.singaporeenbloc.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8232737933997263920.post-51786181630270939482013-06-03T11:03:53.063+08:002013-06-03T11:03:53.063+08:00The problem is that even if you have genuine video...The problem is that even if you have genuine video footage of the road rage/ offence, the relevant authority (LTA/ police/ ...) may still be unreluctant to act base on the evidence alone when there is no serious mishap (with common people left unprotected).<br /><br />For my school punching incident, the discipline master most likely had been make use by the prefect (by adding salt/ vinegar), so did the abusive punishment in public area and in front of many students (probably seen by some teachers as well).gm . 绿效精神noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8232737933997263920.post-61003708275864819562013-06-02T21:48:14.861+08:002013-06-02T21:48:14.861+08:00This isn't about customer running off without ...This isn't about customer running off without paying, or just scolding you in a fit of anger. In those cases, writing it off as bad luck is acceptable. The guy who followed you to punch you is dangerous and a sociopath. <br /><br />In the future, when someone you hold dearly meet the same road rage guy, and wasn't lucky enough to escape with just a bruised ego, you would have wished that you had done the right thing when you had the chance.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8232737933997263920.post-78459200429883915432013-06-02T01:20:37.589+08:002013-06-02T01:20:37.589+08:00I believe we should respect James' decision no...I believe we should respect James' decision not to report it. If it was your own family member, think carefully, would you really report it? a member who could possibly from the triads or someone really rich with power and influence, who knows what consequences can come out of it? You'll be in the limelight, whether for being a hero or loser, whichever it is. But then the whole world will know you and your family will also be unwillingly thrown into the saga. Wasted time and money spent on fighting the case, and also the possibility of your family members being dragged down and hurt.. <br /><br />There isn't always only one correct way. Every action can be a right and wrong at the same time. And multiple "right" ways exist for each situation, depending on which perspective you take. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8232737933997263920.post-32063776085706505762013-05-29T19:10:08.778+08:002013-05-29T19:10:08.778+08:00In any decent country, a taxi driver would have hi...In any decent country, a taxi driver would have his Union to help him in these matters.<br />After all, helping one taxi driver will prevent this bully from harming all the rest of their union members.<br />Sigh! Unfortunately in Singapore, the unions do not work for the workers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8232737933997263920.post-6696025568203077572013-05-29T18:50:36.029+08:002013-05-29T18:50:36.029+08:00Mr Lim, I agree with some of the commentors here, ...Mr Lim, I agree with some of the commentors here, it is quite a different story when s road bully actually physically punch you. I've only once come across one pretty crazed road bully who did the same thing as you described; almost crashed into my car just to pull a middle finger at me... and we are in a bumper to bumper traffic jam.(making it very difficult for me to lane change) I understand your live and let live thought, but can you at least make a police report on this driver so that at least he is on file, that way if there's other victims, there would be a record of his road bullying history. If I were in your situation, I would constantly worry that one day i would read about the same road bully seriously injure another on the newspaper. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8232737933997263920.post-19448392762069460202013-05-28T21:35:24.350+08:002013-05-28T21:35:24.350+08:00The question is will a police report get our autho...The question is will a police report get our authories to investigate and charge the offender under the penal code or would the complainant need to start a civil suit for justice to be served. A civil suit means getting your own legal advisor ($$, time, witnesses, doctor's reports etc). <br />I am guessing that many here have not experienced our judicial system in this aspect. A police report might not legally get this bully off the streets, especially when no one was grievously hurt. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8232737933997263920.post-30318845818721063782013-05-28T16:44:02.309+08:002013-05-28T16:44:02.309+08:00Can I offer a suggestion James? You don't have...Can I offer a suggestion James? You don't have to report him if you are not up to it. Shame him by putting his picture and car plate number on STOMP. And here on your blog, you have thousands of readers!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8232737933997263920.post-46574576372211723842013-05-28T08:24:28.469+08:002013-05-28T08:24:28.469+08:00It is very selfish to have the mentality that &quo...It is very selfish to have the mentality that "you die your own problem", and it is not an acceptable excuse by saying we do that because this is Singapore. Such thinking is ugly anywhere.<br /><br />People are asking for James to report it because he had the misfortune to encounter this guy. Wrongdoings should not go uncensured (or in my mind, bastards should get kicked in the proverbial balls by the law, since it is illegal to do so ourselves). He could well meet him again, or another road rager, who has no qualms about doing greater damage. It is not only for the greater good, but also for his personal good. <br /><br />If the road rager goes unpunished, it would encourage him to be extremely aggressive on the road, by virtue of his fists. And one day, you might meet him too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8232737933997263920.post-75053367938877122142013-05-28T00:50:02.367+08:002013-05-28T00:50:02.367+08:00In Singapore, it's you die your own problem. W...In Singapore, it's you die your own problem. Why should James report it for future people to be rid of this road rager? Why must he waste his time? Why must he relive his misery for all of you?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8232737933997263920.post-41886095315044536312013-05-27T16:21:11.246+08:002013-05-27T16:21:11.246+08:00My father is a taxi driver too, and reading this b...My father is a taxi driver too, and reading this blog entry really troubles me (I'm leaving this comment hours after I've read the entry, because I simply can't get it out of my mind).<br /><br />I fear that my father who has recently had heart surgery and is already back on the road, might meet a road rage bully like the one you met. A punch to the torso might well be fatal. I worry that some other taxi driver or road user in lesser health might also be endangered because of such thuggish behaviour.<br /><br />I beseech you to report this. To point a middle finger or make some rude gesture is one thing, but to come down and physically attack another driver is something that should be stopped. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8232737933997263920.post-18013281879379532902013-05-26T09:34:35.777+08:002013-05-26T09:34:35.777+08:0026 May 2013
Sunday Times front page
One road rage...26 May 2013<br />Sunday Times front page<br /><br />One road rage attack every 4 days in SingaporeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8232737933997263920.post-50516323244013533152013-05-23T20:23:16.204+08:002013-05-23T20:23:16.204+08:00i read and can understand the situation u were in ...i read and can understand the situation u were in as its not uncommon these days. But road rage, stopping and confront people, physical contact, taking law into your own hands can NEVER be tolerated.<br />Better still if u have in car camera that took down whole footage.<br />Imagine he had dent your car door by kicking it, are you going to pay for the damages? What if that blow to you cause later internal injuries, what are you going to do?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8232737933997263920.post-35098750244973026012013-05-23T04:25:53.518+08:002013-05-23T04:25:53.518+08:00
To All My Dear Readers,
Thanks for all your com...<br /><br />To All My Dear Readers,<br /><br />Thanks for all your comments and advices, most of which were to encourage me to report the bully to the police.<br /><br />I wish to humbly reiterate that if I had been seriously injured or dangerous weapons or instruments were used during the confrontation, I would lodge a police report without hesitation. No serious injuries were inflicted on me and I’m prepared live with the indignation or whatever you may wish to call it.<br /><br />I’m not a PAP supporter and NEVER will be.<br /><br />God Bless All of You.<br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />Regards<br />James Lim – 4.30am<br />Diary of a Singaorean Cabbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10742877944090751006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8232737933997263920.post-28303124802920395262013-05-23T03:11:17.852+08:002013-05-23T03:11:17.852+08:00Now we can understanding how that intern felt. A...Now we can understanding how that intern felt. Are you goings down that slippery path too? What do you see in the mirror everyday after that? How would you explain this to the kids? Turn the other cheek again?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8232737933997263920.post-35421524417924455102013-05-22T17:46:23.652+08:002013-05-22T17:46:23.652+08:00I survived the big blow (at least mentally), but n...I survived the big blow (at least mentally), but not sure related to my slightly out-of-shape lower rib cage.<br /><br />If you need, go for a medical checkup at polyclinic first (before go to police station)?gm . 绿效精神noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8232737933997263920.post-42323599181634342772013-05-22T16:59:31.388+08:002013-05-22T16:59:31.388+08:00James, what you have just done is a selfish act. Y...James, what you have just done is a selfish act. You hope that that a future someone else (1) would go to the trouble of reporting him; (2) wastes his own times instead of yours at the police station.<br />What if it is someone you know or love deeply that meet this bully in future and ended up comatose? I hope you will be able to sleep well then.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8232737933997263920.post-61625546023712408892013-05-22T14:21:24.398+08:002013-05-22T14:21:24.398+08:00At least post his photo for all to see, surely you...At least post his photo for all to see, surely you have a dash board camera since he is stupid enough to stop in front of you. If I am not mistaken there it is law saying you cannot stop on a express way, your dash board camera footage is enough for him to ganna summon. All without you needed to be present. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8232737933997263920.post-87058611429886642782013-05-22T13:01:41.646+08:002013-05-22T13:01:41.646+08:00It could very well be given his lack of control an...It could very well be given his lack of control and dangerous driving he die on the street. So many possibilities but the risk is on him. For he is one and we are many. <br /><br />The fool here is his girl friend. Wrong man. Really wrong man. Who knows when he will beat her? She should go report him! Of course that's not likely. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8232737933997263920.post-58727131331984207472013-05-22T08:56:44.310+08:002013-05-22T08:56:44.310+08:00No, this shouldn't be about you anymore. This ...No, this shouldn't be about you anymore. This man is dangerous and even if he didn't hurt you, he will hurt someone else in soon future. As a responsible person, you should report this incident. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8232737933997263920.post-20215067620621793112013-05-21T18:31:24.713+08:002013-05-21T18:31:24.713+08:00I respect and understand your decision not to repo...I respect and understand your decision not to report it, but I would like to offer a counterpoint anyway:<br /><br />Letting this road bully get away with something like this, will only embolden him to do worse the next time. While you may have been safe this time, the next guy (who could be another taxi driver, like you) might suffer more than just a bruised tummy and ego. Indirectly, you may just have made the roads in SG less safe by letting this bully stay on the roads.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8232737933997263920.post-6005507369709529542013-05-21T14:52:46.595+08:002013-05-21T14:52:46.595+08:00When I was in primary school, I was once punched i...When I was in primary school, I was once punched in the stomach by the discipline master (guess something to do with a complaint from a perfect) while the classes were dismissed from school hall and walking to the classrooms.<br /><br />My family did not take up the issue further (many many years ago), but I can still remember the ugly hand/ face. After some time, the discipline master (or maybe look-alike) strangely appeared in tv as a billiard player?gm . 绿效精神noreply@blogger.com