Editor's blog: Being human

I used to love to drive aimlessly. But according to my extremely unscientific anecdata, no one much feels that way anymore. Inconsiderate driving has become the rule and near-accidents seem to have increased precipitously.

Sometimes, getting cut off on the parkway makes me angry. But it more often makes me sad and thoughtful — especially when my kid is in the car. Inside our individual Ford motor-mechs, we’re all flesh and blood people,…