I read in one of the "Metro" reader's submissions its author couldn't stand the passengers refusing to take off their backpacks on the subway cars. Regretting lack of some personal space the reader suggested there should be a campaign by MTA with pictured instructions, how to behave in the subway while carrying a backpack. It is true that passengers with large bags may be annoying, especially when you are trying to squeeze into an overcrowded car. But let's not forget, what mass transit is all about. Everybody has a right to use it, even one with stroller or bicycle. What's next? We should ban the obese or people with large suitcases from the subway? They are also taking someone's "personal space". Give me a break. Or if you feel uncomfortable in the subway - why don't you just take a cab!
Marcin Poznan
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This comment appeared in the "Metro" newspaper New York edition in Voices on May 14, 2007
Show consideration on subways
In defending subway riders who don't doff their backpacks on crowded trains, one letter writer misses the point. Passengers with strollers or suitcases take up extra space, but they don't have much choice; the backpack wearer is oblivious or just doesn't care about anyone else but himself. I agree that "personal space" is an unrealistic expectation on a New York City subway train, but I'd like to think a little consideration might not be beyond our abilities.
Harvey Wachtel, Kew Gardens
(Metro, Voices, May 15, 2007)
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