Dear Humans,

Driving with my headlights on helps me see. But between streetlights, lights from buildings, and other people’s headlights, I could see well enough without them. The real benefit of headlights is that they let other drivers see me.

Rules are the same way. If we follow the rules, we will probably stay safe. But the rules exist for the protection of other people–people we might never see or know, but who benefit from our actions.

So don’t follow the rules because you want to stay out of trouble. And don’t follow the rules because you want to be a good person. Follow the rules because you know you’re making life better for someone, somewhere.

Sincerely,

Mr. Heimbuck