Didn't you get the memo, marqueemoon?

Its a race out there in commuter land.

I think most commuters need to get more used to riding in a queue.

The scenario you described about getting the squeeze is bad, though. If I get obnoxious or dangerous wheel suckers I take assertive evasive action.

Try some quick, darting dynamic lateral lane positioning.
Then, try the "brake-n-clear" method.
Last resort- think bike pump scene in "Breaking Away."

I've had an obnoxious roadie drafting me on my schwinn corvette, which is fine, the real annoying thing was him talking it up like he was a tour de france rider pulling in the leader... I just SLAMMED on the brakes, that kept him back after that. I've used this "brake-n-clear" technique more than once, its pretty effective.

Hocking lugies because you can't ride with someone on your wheel is just RUDE and if that's how some roadies show they're slower than the person behind him, you people suck.

Besides, the dance of the sugar plum fairies is easier with another bicycle than metro buses, isn't it? not a big deal to pass, and repass.