the king of siam

what is it about getting behind the wheel that takes someone to a higher level...

why does our society have a caste system that puts the car into greater priority over any other mode of transport

pedestrians accelerate to clear the path for cars
even if the pedestrian has the right of way

bicyclist dodge car bumpers
knowing that if they do not move they will become a bloody speed bump

when I am in the alley behind my house with my kids
we clear the way and wave and thank the passing cars
as if they are doing us a great favor by not running us down

why is this?

how do we change this?