Reading the comments from drivers on the news stories linked to the article makes me shake my head.... I love it when drivers state that its 100% the cyclist fault.
Reminds me of the blue hairs that speed in our neighborhood. "Slow down" I yell to them "they're kids on bikes and skateboards". "Tell your kids to stop playing in the streets" they reply. Nevermind that your piloting a 4000-6000 lb machine at or above the speed limit. I really believe that drivers rationalize a death by believing that it was the "other guys fault'.
You want to play chicken with me or my kids? Big tough guy behind the wheel of the car...
Sorry for the rant. Bike commuting does that to you.