Totally with you. One car length left empty means one less car gets through the light. Multiplier effect causes backups and traffic congestion. Stop texting and pull up to fill the GD space in front of you!
Good point, FYI. If it was 6, 7, or heck, even 4.5 feet, I/A's original complaint would be totally invalid, and these terrible drivers should feel free to continue driving terribly.
Fuck that shit, I don't suck tailpipe when I'm waiting in traffic and if that means an leave an extra car length between a few cars, cry me a river. Or leave earlier, so you're not late all the time, then you won't have to worry. And that honk and flash the peace sign thing? Totally passive-aggressive.