Old 04-29-09, 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by -=(8)=-
When I came here from Vermont I was in absolute shock at what
I saw. Incredible. Florida is the state of de-evolution. I wrote
Crists office and asked if its possible, given our murder rate for
cyclists, to run some PSA's saying the guy/women you are trying
to kill is a human, has a family, etc....The answer was astounding
but not unexpected-----Based on a questionnaire filled out by Florida
MOTORISTS, a majority believe bikes shouldnt be allowed on the road.
Also, since bikes are at fault in almost 100% of the accidents with
cars, its up to us to police ourselves. No PSA funding will happen
-----
This is a weird, violent kulture of consuming and hate. Another human is only
something that holds you up on the way to a mall. Being vulnerable users,
we suffer the most.
Do you still have the original answer? That would be a good one to send to some publication. Maybe even Bicycling, since they've been doing a lot more advocacy lately.
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