Fun news from the Georgia Ligislature!
10-04-13, 11:45 AM
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It turns something that is a right into a privilege. A privilege that can be taken away.
It will limit free access to public right-of-ways.
It will limit free access to public right-of-ways.
10-04-13, 12:59 PM
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The person behind this, other than the legislators, owns a trucking company.
Jim SyfanCEO owner at Syfan Logiistics and Turbo Truck Center
He's upset because a cyclist rode in the middle of the road and "flipped him off".
Some additional info from the League of American Bicyclist
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10-04-13, 01:53 PM
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What's amazing there is that he has never in his life been flipped off by someone in a car. Otherwise surely he'd be trying to get cars banned from the roads, right?
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10-04-13, 02:08 PM
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10-04-13, 02:20 PM
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10-04-13, 03:20 PM
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And I thought Chicago and Illinois was bad....sheesh! Good luck Georgians!
I would pay a small amount in a registration fee IF I knew it was going towards programs to improve the biking infrastructure in Chicago, but we all know it wouldn't. Just go to line Rhammy's pockets or fund some other corrupt politician's campaign.
I would pay a small amount in a registration fee IF I knew it was going towards programs to improve the biking infrastructure in Chicago, but we all know it wouldn't. Just go to line Rhammy's pockets or fund some other corrupt politician's campaign.
10-07-13, 09:06 PM
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According to the news I am watching right now...the bill will be scrapped tomorrow...there was a public hearing tonight and there was two hours of cyclist's reacting angrily! The legislators even said that they did not expect it to pass...our government at work!
10-07-13, 09:35 PM
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Thanks!
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10-07-13, 09:39 PM
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Good. I know your last sentence was facetious, but really, that's how the legislative process is supposed to work.
10-08-13, 06:22 AM
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Yes, there should always be debate and discussion...but...not legislation aimed at "getting their name" out there...that is politics, not government.
10-08-13, 02:13 PM
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An Atlanta news story that offers a little background (11 Alive News link)
