When the barrier comes down across the road, just think of it as a suggestion. That appears to be what this bicyclist was thinking. According to British Transport Police, an unknown bicyclist decided to disregard a train crossing in Waterbeach, UK. She moved past the barrier, brought her front wheel almost to the track, then jerked back as the train came straight at her.
She came within mere inches of getting hit.
-via Jalopnik
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Off camera there is a loo and fresh pair of knickers
Why? Is being honest with ourselves and recognising the things which are important that we never learned, and not assuming that we know even though we don't? I think this mindset is better than thinking we are at the pinnacle of human development without looking at our personal individual weaknesses.
As for Germany, and correct me if I'm wrong, it seems awfully liberal in that aspect and others as well (e.g. providing government coverage for homeopathy "treatments"). I guess they are just giving the people what they want no matter how dumb and counterproductive it is. It seems they are doing OK though. Just hope we all aren't heading for a state of idiocracy.