Originally Posted by MediaCreations
The bottom line is, if you think it's dangerous, don't do it. If you want music while you ride, take the extra precautions that your choice requires.
I think this really captures it.
My problem is with the dumba$$es who don't take the extra precautions and turn/stop/etc. without warning. Of course, there's plenty of cyclists and runners who do this without iPods anyway, so I tend to ride off by myself period.