Originally Posted by
CB HI
We do accept equal responsibility. Virtually all motorist speed, roll stop signs and fail to stop on right turns on red. So under your equal responsibilities, it is allowed for virtually all cyclist to roll stop signs and red lights.
I think your English needs a little review. A few synonyms for 'responsibility' are: "contract", "duty", "engagement", "obligation", "pledge", and "trust". As in: The right to use a vehicle on a public road or hold a drivers license comes with the obligation to respect the law, and the duty and responsibility to look out for the rights, and personal safety of others. This compulsary engagement is a requirement that is intended to both protect personal and public property, and assure your own personal safety.
Your own comment basicly states that anyone elses decision to act IRRESPONSIBLY gives you the right to do the same. Not only is that a copout - its not accepted as a legal defense. But I guess for lots of people it must be an easy way out and the story of their lives. EVERYTHING unacceptable in their miserable little lives is probably someobe elses fault.
Why not leave everyone else out of it and decide what YOU believe in. Because actually your life and actions are all a testament to what you believe in anyway.