I in no way projected on you a mean character, Eric, and if you somehow experienced that I am sorry.  I don't think you are mean from anything that you said in your original response.  And for what it is worth, your reply to me reveals even more and with most of your reply I can agree.  Particularly when you say "....one thing I attribute to others, as a default situation, is conscious volition.  Maybe I shouldn't do that?"  If you really believe that you shouldn't, I heartily agree!  I do wonder how you can hold that as your "default" position while simultaneously stating that "Most drivers on interstates are courteous and cooperative, more or less."  Which is really your "default" position?