You didn't strike a nerve with my driving habits, you just pointed out half of the problem - I pointed out the other half.
I don't cut people off, I study the situation ahead of the line of cars and if I see a large opening - hell yeah I'm going to get into the slow lane and pass those jerk asses. I won't cut anyone off, nor will I get back into the passing lane until I need to pass someone in the right lane. I drive in the Washington DC metro area, and good road manners plus knowing the rules of the road is like kryptonite to these people... so f'em.
-SW