A Dose of Dorin

misdemeanours; I’m referring to those drivers who exceed the speed limit by lots, tail gate, cut other cars off, run red lights, etc, etc.

What I don’t understand is why someone who is self-employed would spend lots of their hard earned money on having their car/truck/van spectacular-

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Do they really think this is a positive way to promote their business?

I see it as a very clear reflection of the business owner’s overall personality and their care and consideration of others. As a result, I make a mental note to never use their business and when I get home, their business name is added to my “never use” list. Yep, I’ve got quite a few names on the naughty side of my naughty and nice list!

Now, I am aware that the driver of these vehicles may not actually be the owner of the business so I would ask this…. would businesses who own these sign written vehicles like to be contacted and made aware that one of their vehicles is being driven by a maniac, endangering other road users and making the dollars spent on their mobile advertising a complete waste of money. Makes sense to me - I’d certainly like to know if my business vehicle was being driven dangerously. Maybe people are doing this already and I am also aware that dangerous driving can be reported to the police but seriously, I’d be reporting every other day!!

I’d be interested to know if anyone else finds the issue of many dollars being spent on sign written vehicles that are then driven dangerously, perplexing.

Kathy | North Lakes

Patience Please

I would like to ask your readers to show a little kindness and respect to all those who work in any retail or service industry.

We’ve all just survived the silly season and it’s school holidays. Shops are crazy; people are busy and maybe a little impatient.

Please don’t unleash any frustration on those working to serve us. They don’t deserve it and who knows, one day someone we love may be in that role.

Remember that saying - do unto others?

An Oldie | Burpengary

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