Originally Posted by
gcottay
Backlash of all varieties seems to be in vogue. It's much less strenuous than thinking or accepting personal responsibility.
Backlash can also occur as a response to irresponsible behavior in a changing environment. That would be the case for cyclists. As the number of cyclists increases, and even if irresponsible behavior remains the same rather than increasing, the "backlash" will increase - and it will be justified.