Originally Posted by Buffalo Buff

You guys know that I'm capable of riding defensively, wearing visible clothes, using lights AND carrying a horn, right? It's not one or the other.

I commute on 45mph two lane rural roads with no shoulder, bike lane or sidewalk every day. I know how to ride in traffic. I have no idea why half the responses to my question are implying I'm going to ride around blindfolded and expect a horn to save me?