Holly cripes... how far have we fallen in knowing what we are supposed to be doing as cyclists.

Cyclist have the same rights and responsabilities as ANY other vehicle, motor powered or not, on the road. There are some exceptions, but those should be specified in in each state's civil planning. Some states do allow for cyclists to go through a light when there is no crossing traffic present in a minor intersection, but not all states do. Just as some states authorize tandem/side by side riding, but others do not. And as a moving vehicle on the road, law enforcement personnel have every right and duty to stop a cyclist when they are breaking the law or acting in a reckless manner that endangers not only themselves, but others on the road.