What's hanging from your rear view mirror?

This article discusses whether or not to ban the law of hanging items from your rear-view mirror.  There are so many people that hang items such as air fresheners or rosary's from their mirror that it shouldn't be illegal.  People that have been pulled over and ticketed for a separate reason, haven't gotten in trouble for their mirror accessories.  The common misconception was that is was only illegal to have things hung in their rear-view mirror if they were a distraction.

"I call it a 'gotcha' law. It's an excuse to pull someone over." This is my favorite quote because it seems very true. Police have to make their quota of tickets and this is just another excuse for a ridiculous ticket.  This law gives police a reason to ticket someone at their discretion.

I disagree with this ban. Many safe drivers hang objects in their rear view mirror.  If the object is not obstructing their view, then what is the big deal? People should have the right to decorate their car as long as it doesn't put themselves or others at risk.

Mitch Albom article response

Albom's point is that racism is an excuse used when people do not want to take responsibility of their own actions. No one blames racism when situations are under control, only when they take a turn for the worse. I agree with Mitch Albom 100%. People need to step up and admit when they are wrong. Stop blaming other people or other things for your personal ego. I think role models especially need to step up and set a good example.

If people shamefully want to grab race as a parachute to safety, they'll do it. You don't have to pull the cord.

I think the closing statement of the article was Albom's strong point, because that is exactly what racism is, "a parachute to safety".  His convincing statement demonstrates that we need to stop leading athletes, or anyone for that matter, on to blame racism. They can do it "shamefully" by themselves, for they are irresponsible, egotistical people who "can do no wrong".