I think that these impressions of bad drivers are just part of the changes occuring in an overstressed world. Drivers drive more agressively at the same time that they are too carless to put the proper effort into driving. Parents go crazy at kids games. As a former soccer ref (and mentor/trainer of a whole passle of young refs) I can attest to numerous occasions where adults attempted to harm or intimidate 13/14 year old refs. Bikers in these forums have told us that they will holler at other bikers who show up for events with incorrect equipment or attitude (fun does not appear to be the attitude sometimes) Other posts tell us of sabotaged trails with the express purpose of injuring bikers.
Go for a ride when possible, use it for your sanity. Try being nice to the people you meet. Perhaps we can lead by example. Do you think anyone will listen to the older generation anymore?
Last edited by maddmaxx; 04-14-07 at 07:08 PM.