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		afavour on Nov 9, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Omegle 2009-2023 > Should we put inflatable balloons around people because cars and high velocity objects exist that we can collide with? You’re talking in hyperbole but… yeah, we do a ton of work to make roads safer than they might otherwise be. What purpose do you think pedestrian crossings serve?

CrimsonChapulin on Nov 9, 2023 | [–]

In the US, they serve to shift blame from distracted drivers for running someone over sadly (crappy j-walking laws) in addition to the normal use.

lazide on Nov 9, 2023 | [–]

To make the bodies easier to collect? (/s kinda)

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