Life's Contradictions...

There is an international sign that indicates it is safe to cross the street, right? The light turns green, then the man in the little box next to the light become illuminated in white or green and his legs are in motion as if he is moving at a normal pace. Well that fits here as long as there is not the possibility of traffic turning into the intersection. Truly the picture of that man should be running and dodging cars enroute to the saftey of the opposite curb. There seems to be no spanish translation for "yield to pedestrians"! On the other hand as I walk the streets, safe from the intersection, I observe those waiting for the bus. They queue up in very orderly lines, generally a foot between each person, waiting patiently for the arrival of the bus. Then they enter the bus slowly. Sometimes those queues can be a block long. There is no pushing, no hurry. What transformation takes place when the Argentine is behind the wheel? Life is full of contradictions.