I actually agree with most everything you said. and let me say,
this
is one of the funniest things i've read in a while.
Originally Posted by zwxetlp
The article does infact suggest that the certain illegal actions which where once not enforced were being abused, hence the local shop owners complaining. This is where I would suggest that cyclists stay of the sidewalk (the shop owners are complaining) and play nice with others (the shop owner as well as pedestrians, who are entitled to use the sidewalk)
i especially agree with this, riding on the sidewalk (except kids) is unacceptible in all circumstances.
Originally Posted by zwxetlp
One thing that I believe you might be forgetting is that laws must be made for the common denominator of the people affected. Although some people may infact have good enough judgement to decide when it is safe to blow through a stop or light, this would be a terrible assumption of motorists/cyclists in general.
actually this is what i was saying, but i don't agree with ticketing cyclists whose ONLY poor judgement was doing it in front of a cop.
Originally Posted by zwxetlp
My main gripe about this post, however, was the sensationalist title which is taken completely out of context from the article, titled "Bicyclists not free to ride as they please". The article is slightly less offensive.
couldn't agree more.