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Originally Posted by Brad M
I was going to go one step further and advocate the elimination of sidewalks from our cities. Only through Vehicular Walking training and the proper use of DPLP (Dynamic Pedestrian Lane Positioning) will walking be safer for everyone, including children and seniors. No need to inform motorists though, as they'll understand completely when confronted with the steely-eyed stare of alpha dog pedestrians, side-stepping though traffic at 25mph.
Of course - it's well known that sidewalks give the impression that pedestrians are sub-class citizens, it's segregation I tell you, it should be illegal! Get off the sidewalk Granny! Put on your helmet, get out there on the roadways and assert your rights!
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