Posted on 12/28/2008 5:38:02 AM PST by rhema
Strong proof that the natural selection part of Darwin’s theory has merit. His Theory may not explain the origins of man, but it sure clears up that thinning of the heard part when it comes to making a healthy species...
Good thinking. Felony hit & run.
My joints ache just reading this article.
GET OFF THE STREETS, YOU MORONS!
There should be one "Run Over A Bicyclist Day" per year.
(and I don't mean kids so lighten up, i mean yogurt eating %$%*ing yuppies)
No. Good hyperbolic expression of exasperation.
I just can’t figure out why so many Americans are fat. Let me re-read the article to remember.
I used to bike commute when I could. I took the time to learn the rules of the road (e.g., the law). Where I lived, 2/3 of the cyclists obeyed it and 25% of the cars did.
Typically, pedestrians have the right of way, then cyclists, then cars. That’s oversimplified, but a decent rule of thumb.
I moved to Texas and only ride on occasion. The immigrants here follow no rules, either in their cars, on their bikes or while walking.
To anyone wishing to follow the advice of the author, a decent number of cyclists have conceal carry permits. I wouldn’t threaten one if I were you, no matter how cute you think it is.
It would be a pretty neat trick to carry under blue spandex.
Bullies in cars or bullies on bicycles are the same.
But I’m really happy in Texas where someone threatening me can be told to stop and know that I mean it.
I was almost mowed down by some fool in a Mercedes when he drove onto the bike path. It was more important that he tell me he needed to get to the airport.
I’m still reminded of the illegal who killed that bicyclist at White Rock Lake. The only reason they caught the guy was she was famous. Not famous enough for me to know her name.
There should be a "Pull the ignorant little hick yelling 'get on the sidewalk' from the protection of his Ford pickup, and beat the little coward senseless with your bare hands" day per week.
I agree, but they’re usually Chevy pick ups. I’ve seen aholes not giving right of way to a blind person. Cowards
You'll be looking for a gun after the 2nd bicyclist cuts in front of you on the street.
Not all of us bother with spandex.
I get a little lazy carrying all the time and sometimes it’s just a little PPK.
On my bike, it’s always the carry pistol on my profile page with extra ammo. Your rule should be not to threaten me. Not with a weapon or your car. If we all follow the rules of the road, we all get where we’re going safe and sound.
Common sense sould indicate "the big boat rule" is in effect, even though these incidents are on land.
Most of the cyclists I've encountered are self-rightous enviromental nutcases who are gonna do their part to save mamma earth, whether others want to slow down to assist them or not. As for the guns, I think anyone willing to wear one those gay helmets is WAY too concerned about safety to ever consider carrying something as “dangerous” as a gun. Keep the toys and spandex on the trails meant for such play. I've got a bumper AND a .357, and I don't have to dig through a gay looking fannypack to get to it.
When I was a kid, I loved riding my bike in the winter on ice or in snow. First you had to pry the tires loose, since they were frozen to the ground. The seat was usually covered with snow or ice and it took my butt a while to melt it. Pedalling took a bit of practice, since every time you push down on the pedal, the back tire kicked out to the side.
I wanted to take the tires off and drive short nails from the inside so I could have studded tires, but I never got around to it.
On land, it’s the “little vehicle” rule where common sense dictates the person most vulnerable has more protection from the law.
It would also help if the roads had more bike lanes to accomodate those cyclists. A person on a bike has to dodge cars, pedestrians, missing sewer covers, trash in the gutter and potholes.
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