Is Merging an Art?

For all those out there in the traffic this morning trying to make your way to work:

Why do so many drivers seem to think that it is MY responsibility to get you onto the interstate safely?  If I can get over, I will.  Otherwise, WAIT!  I get so aggravated with the drivers who seem determined to "plow" onto the interstate - regardless of oncoming traffic.  Others "creep" onto the interstate - way below road speeds - even though the "get on " aprons are typically long enough to allow you to reach road speeds.

I have driven in major cities in all but 4 states in this country.  I have to say that I have my opinion as to the "worst" and the "best" in rush hour traffic.  Worst:  Chicago, IL   Best:  Louisville, KY

I have been through Louisville, Ky many times in rush hour traffic and the traffic flows great.  Traffic merging onto the interstate there makes it look like a fine art.

Why can we not seem to have this in Birmingham?  Is this really a lost art here?