Pedal vs. Metal

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  Posted By: zeroproof @ 03/04/2009 6:19:21 PM

  The bottom line is this, do the math. 4000lb car minus 40lb bike. Biker loses. When you ride bikes in the hood like I do you learn that being mugged by a gang or a car doesn't make any difference. I'm not about to get my ass run over because I think I have some sort of rights or right of way. I just want to arrive in one piece.

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  Posted By: crashtestdummy @ 11/05/2008 3:54:53 PM

  That's easy...the overwhelming belief is, "I'm right, I know I am, you think different from me, so you have to be wrong! HOW DARE YOU BE WRONG AROUND ME?"

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  Posted By: crashtestdummy @ 11/05/2008 3:42:24 PM

  The main failure of these arguments is that they respond to failed allegations. Taxes/fees/money paid is not an entitlement to road use. I do, however, believe that skills training is necessary. But motor vehicle licensing is more about traffic laws and less about skills at operating the vehicle -- skills develop a lot slower than the licensing process, but we can't wiat to license someone until they have the skills -- how are they going to get the skills without driving? 6 months for a learner's permit is a joke. YEARS are required to get even minimally skilled.
  
  ...so go floss yourself....