Yesterday afternoon I was part of the group at Swan St. and Silver Heights Blvd. holding signs and flags, showing our disapproval of the Trump Administration's actions and policies.
We were also part of the group at Saturday's No Kings Rally.
As expected, many of the passing drivers ignored us, many honked and waved, a few flipped us off. All normal.
What I didn't expect was a few drivers pulling the stunt known as rolling coal. Most readers are familiar with the practice some Diesel truck drivers use to lay clouds of black, partially burned Diesel fumes, usually aimed at people they don't like, for whatever reason.
I have forwarded these concerns and some video to Chief Portille.
The question here, it seems, is what's the point? If you don't care for our views, just keep driving; flip us off if it makes you feel better. Even better, stop by and talk with us. We're reasonable folks; share your ideas and concerns, and maybe we can work together a little bit to make our community better.
The guy in the black crew cab work truck with the steel work body was bad enough.But the lady in the Suburban who swerved to get closer to where we were standing before she floored it was worse. That's the video clip I took.
And as a parting thought, kindly don't tell me "that's just what Diesels do." I am a pretty good mechanic, and worked on Diesels when my Dad had his trucking business. Behavior like this is just malicious.
The folks doing these stunts are your friends, relatives, and maybe you.
Enough with this nonsense.
Sincerely,
John MacMurray
Silver City NM
