A Mom Wrote:
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> I'm very sorry for those of you who are making
> flippant comments in an effort to be funny, or
> possibly you lack compassion and empathy; you have
> come to find yourself needing to judge others in
> order to reassure you of your own safety and
> intelligence. I'm not saying this to be mean, but
> I cant think of a single good reason to do
> anything other than offer a prayer for this
> family. Three young children lost the center the
> of their universe. Let’s send love and strength
> collectively to them through our hearts.
>
> On a practical note, when a truck takes off a
> sliding door, they directly hit the vehicle. Last
> time I checked it was not illegal to exit on the
> side of traffic else all drivers parking on the
> street would be fined. Drivers are required to
> yield to even bikers in lanes of traffic, I think
> striking a mother getting into her car parked on
> the side of the road would be negligent. As a mom
> to three young children myself, with the same
> minivan, my baby's seat is also behind the
> driver’s seat because it is required for school
> drop offs, the older children must exit on the
> right. I do not believe the driver intended to
> hit this woman and I am sure he is suffering at
> the result of his actions but blaming the mom is
> illogical and needlessly unkind.
>
> Just because you can say outrageous things on
> public forums does not mean you should. Our
> greatest expressions are of love and kindness.
> I'd rather see an outpouring of support for this
> family instead of making this forum, which is a
> useful tool and communication platform, a
> cesspool. You may think what you say or do
> doesn't matter if we don't know who you are, but
> you are defining yourself as a person each time
> you do engage in these lower base actions. You
> can be better than that.
>
> I am so heartbroken for this family, it's so close
> to home. Poor things. May they feel theirs
> mother's loving presence with them always.
You're right, it wouldn't have mattered which side she was on. From this picture everyone can see that the dump trunk damaged the entire driver's side of the car.
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