Ranger: I'm guilty of starting a recent "cyclist killed" thread. I posted it primarily out of sadness and respect for a young cycling comrade that met a tragic and needless end. The fact that I did or didn't know the child is irrelevant. It could be me tomorrow. It could be you the next day.
After reading what EastKY wrote, I would agree with you if there was equal justice for cyclists and if nothing more could be done to make the world a safer place to ride. We're far from that ideal. Every fatality offers a lesson that can be learned to prevent another one down the road. Too often the authorities won't prosecute motorists at all ("I didn't see him, Officer..." is the accepted excuse). The website
http://bicycleaustin.info/justice/ says it all far better than I can. Ride safe. -- James