flag attack

Reading Todd's slap happy post reminded me of a driving program I'd like to implement.

Basically, the program would solicit the involvement of any and all drivers interested...but they would have to submit to a training course outlining (and possibly demonstrating) the desired driving techniques and driving etiquette in order to receive the necessary licensing and equipment.

Upon completion of training, each certified participant would receive a cross-bow-like device with miniature plungers as "ammunition". The plungers come with flags attached that are labeled "Stupid Driver". These tools would be used to "tag" those drivers who fail to demonstrate the desired driving techniques or etiquette.

If, in the course of a day, any given driver is tagged with 3 flags, that driver would lose all driving privileges for the duration of one week.

This may seem like a harsh punishment for only three flags...but consider a likely scenario. Realistically, not everyone who aims at a given driver is actually going to accomplish the tagging of that vehicle, for various reasons (including poor aim and radical driving on the offending driver's part). So if, given a reasonable amount of failed tagging attempts, a driver STILL manages to get tagged with 3 flags in one day...it's got to be a big sign. I think a week of the Houston METRO service would go a long way to correct poor driving habits.