While I sincerely appreciate my “partner in crime” looking out for my well being (and plan to print out a copy of the “how to not get caught speeding” list), it would appear that the good ‘ole Catholic church has decided to make a few decrees of their own. I present you the “Ten Commandments of Driving.”
You shall not kill.
The road shall be for you a means of communion between people and not of mortal harm.
Courtesy, uprightness and prudence will help you deal with unforeseen events.
Be charitable and help your neighbor in need, especially victims of accidents.
Cars shall not be for you an expression of power and domination, and an occasion of sin.
Charitably convince the young and not so young not to drive when they are not in a fitting condition to do so.
Support the families of accident victims.
Bring guilty motorists and their victims together, at the appropriate time, so that they can undergo the liberating experience of forgiveness.
On the road, protect the more vulnerable party.
Feel responsible toward others.
Hmm well there you have it. Thankfully I’m not Catholic, so this (obviously) doesn’t apply to me. Whew – I can still use my car as an “expression of power and domination” without fear!
In other news, Ferrari, in a bold pope-defying move, has been quick to ensure drivers everywhere that its cars are not a sin to own. Not to worry, they say. Their cars are not intended “as a means for outshining other people and arousing a feeling of envy.”
Nooooo heaven forbid!!
Like I said, I’m not Catholic. Whooooo! I’m off to save up for that brand new Ferrari!