Originally Posted by
Scrockern8r
I'm of the mindset that one should have the right to freedom of movement by conveyance of living beings. By this, I mean travel that is powered by a living thing should be a right and everything else is a privilege.
That was my thinking back when I wrote this, when I was mostly focused on pedestrian safety issues related to street design problems:
http://humantransport.org/sidewalks/humanpower.htm
I still feel that way, but I don't find it directly relevant to practical, everyday advocacy. After one too many arguments with naysayers, that essay just felt good to write and have my rant.