it's the law of the jungle where I live

I have very strong lights as I commute on very dark cycle paths ... so does everyone else here ... they have similar lights

if we dont have these strong lights, we will be smashing into potholes (the roads are crap here) ... we cycle long distances to and from work .... it's cold, it's raining, it's late .... we want to get home (soon)

if someone approaches with strong lights, look to the side .... the same as the cyclist approaching does ... no bad feelings ... we are all in the same boat