My Dad broke the habit of using turn signals to change lanes because long ago, in Houston rush hour traffic, drivers would intentionally cut you off if you signaled a lane change. Later, after moving to a different city, he had to teach himself to use turn signals again.
Always take note when a coworker, friend, girlfriend or family member lies--even if it doesn't directly affect you.
The goal of every Neatorama author is to provoke this response as many times as possible.
http://www.neatorama.com/neatobambino/2010/09/21/child-discipline-in-alabama/
Roll Tide!
But the "healthy and safety" argument"? Utter nonsense.