tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043113139515346307.post3217669482692918634..comments2023-08-02T05:44:41.504-07:00Comments on Linda Lou, live from Las Vegas!: That elderly couple who died holding hands and the story we don't hear aboutVegas Linda Louhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17653067016683159930noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043113139515346307.post-66094389655540232552011-10-26T10:32:34.653-07:002011-10-26T10:32:34.653-07:00As I was reading the original story, I immediately...As I was reading the original story, I immediately was wondering in anger, "Why were they driving!?" <br /><br />I have real issues with this. Just a few days ago here in Las Vegas, an elderly woman took out three little girls (one 5 yr old and two 6 yr olds) at a <i>crosswalk</i>!! One of the 6 yr olds died. They were walking home from the park with two older girls, crossing the street where they should have been, etc. <br /><br />I firmly believe that after the age of 65, a <i>mandatory</i> driving test be issued every three years.The Vegas Fleahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06884278953384436601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043113139515346307.post-30064918781294519152011-10-25T01:06:07.704-07:002011-10-25T01:06:07.704-07:00Thanks for the update. Must be painful for the hu...Thanks for the update. Must be painful for the husband of the woman with the broken neck to see the other couple glorified all over the place ...Dangerous Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12442306921276302945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043113139515346307.post-15227011885887129042011-10-24T15:51:50.609-07:002011-10-24T15:51:50.609-07:00I say: Leave it to the media to twist, eliminate ...I say: Leave it to the media to twist, eliminate or add whatever makes the story more appealing or intriguing to the masses.<br /><br />Its very sweet that they died together but I agree with you, at what expense? This other woman has very serious injuries and her life has just been thrown into turmoil.Bar L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11100008292699584336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043113139515346307.post-4794959095671286462011-10-24T12:42:04.230-07:002011-10-24T12:42:04.230-07:00Aw, that's so sad, because I posted that story...Aw, that's so sad, because I posted that story on FB, it touched me so much.<br /><br />Damn.Julie Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01688319872727995846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043113139515346307.post-78780428988617193202011-10-22T19:35:32.064-07:002011-10-22T19:35:32.064-07:00It is a true issue. As we age our judgement, sigh...It is a true issue. As we age our judgement, sight, and hearing deteriorate, which means we lose the ability to correctly drive a car. <br /><br />One of the saddest things I ever witnessed took place at the DMV years ago. A man of about 45 was trying to explain to his elderly father that he had not passed the road test and was not being granted a renewal of his driver's license. It was heartbreaking to witness. "What do you mean I can't drive? Of course, I can. I've been driving for 65 years. Why did that man take my license? What right did they have to take my license? What do you mean?? I don't understand." <br /><br />I wanted to cry. <br /><br />Personally I am terrified of having that day come to me sooner rather than later. Driving gives me mobility and independence. Losing that is the beginning of the end.<br /><br />I understand the need to make the roads safe(er) by making sure no one is driving when they shouldn't be. It's just that it's like a slap in the face that says "You're worthless, used up, and old. Go somewhere and die!"<br /><br />Despite the circumstances and result of the accident....there is still a sweetness to the story of these two elderly people who had been married for 72 years and died within an hour of one another ....holding hands to the end. I'm sure there was no malicious harm intended. It was an accident. Even people under 30 have accidents when they are in the best of health. Things happen at every age. <br /><br />The fact that those two souls were together to the very end and seemed unable to go on without each other is the story and the accident was just that...an accident.Mellodeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07515414035373189099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043113139515346307.post-41764893431051015522011-10-22T18:03:29.821-07:002011-10-22T18:03:29.821-07:00We are a country that MAYBE should finally do some...We are a country that MAYBE should finally do something about mass transit, better bus systems, more options besides driving cars. Oh. Wait. We get back to being willing to pay for it.<br /><br />Nothing is simple, is it. This is such an interesting situation you've brought up.JeannetteLShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13528285846408727632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043113139515346307.post-51152804938983961092011-10-22T16:38:56.567-07:002011-10-22T16:38:56.567-07:00I totally understand the psychological cost of iso...I totally understand the psychological cost of isolation and how important it is for the elderly to remain active and socially stimulated. Seems like a good idea to offer free rides for our old folks. It's the least we can do.Vegas Linda Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17653067016683159930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043113139515346307.post-20989476254942930182011-10-22T16:36:29.213-07:002011-10-22T16:36:29.213-07:00Over-analysis in my opinion. To have someone blam...Over-analysis in my opinion. To have someone blame the children for not taking responsibility, etc., isn't that reaching without knowing all of the facts? We, the reader, simply do not have enough information to draw conclusions - again, in my opinion (and yes, everyone has one).Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02197010770776196716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043113139515346307.post-28580803479926563862011-10-22T15:47:59.296-07:002011-10-22T15:47:59.296-07:00AARP wants individualized, case by case treatment ...AARP wants individualized, case by case treatment of older drivers. So too do virtually all politicians in very "grey" states such as Florida.<br /><br />We license someone at 18 after a drive around the block at 30mph and then let them get on the freeway. Pay a few renewal fees and perhaps a very occasional vision and hearing test and that's it for life.<br /><br />Of course the economic cost of loss of mobility is high, so is the psychological cost of isolation.FleaStiffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09837830811566745662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043113139515346307.post-41179688166066329182011-10-22T14:33:43.542-07:002011-10-22T14:33:43.542-07:00As they used to say. "Now you know the rest o...As they used to say. "Now you know the rest of the story". Good job. <br /><br />Yes, they did leave out the important stuff, wow!raydenzel1https://www.blogger.com/profile/16212342091537737561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043113139515346307.post-64559023000867582562011-10-22T14:22:58.602-07:002011-10-22T14:22:58.602-07:00I'm afraid I am with you in this. The woman wi...I'm afraid I am with you in this. The woman with the broken neck may or may not face permanent paralysis, but she clearly has a struggle ahead--one of someone else's doing.<br /><br />It is a tragedy. And the media turned it into something romantic. The Clapsaddles may get money from the insurance company, but that is not the point.<br /><br />You hit it--this should be a cautionary tale for people to have to REpass license exams as we age. Do I want to have to parallel park again EVER? NO. But if I have to take a driver's test that includes that, I'll find a parking lot and relearn.<br /><br />We are ALL slowing way down after fifty. I don't want to be a Yeager. OR a Clapsaddle. I want to KNOW if I should not be driving--I would like to HAVE to revisit the laws of the road and be tested so I do not hurt myself or others.<br /><br />THought-provoking entry, LindaJeannetteLShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13528285846408727632noreply@blogger.com