Taxi Crab

Okay, why do they even bother putting those credit/debit card swiping machines in taxi cabs? The drivers make such a stink when passengers want to use them. Just get rid of the damn things.

My experience with these devices puts me in an "I hate everyone" mood. Now I especially hate taxi drivers. Theirs is a dangerous job. But so is trying to get home if you're alone in the wee hours in a town with crappy overnight transit. Too many cab drivers talk to me like I'm a party girl then flip out over trivial things. I just want to get home, mister. Sad to say, fellow black drivers can be the worst. They get angry when I tell them which way to turn. They get angry if I don't have small bills. They tell me I should straighten my hair. Etc. In short, they are way more disrespectful to me than any danger can excuse.

It's as if huge numbers of people have just given up on the whole golden rule. Sometimes others don't want you to do unto them as you would have others do unto you. Still the golden rule is a good start. Late at night, we all just want to get home in one piece. Caution is understandable. Still, automatically treating strangers like whores doesn't make the journey any easier.