Originally Posted by
livedarklions
If you think driving in traffic isn't at the mercy and care of other drivers, you really know nothing about driving. If you think walking around traffic isn't at the mercy and care of drivers, or skateboarding or whatever around traffic, I want what you're smoking.
Not certain why you are directing this at me. ANYTHING that puts me elbow to elbow with motorized traffic brings substantial risks. And most road users don't get killed by motor vehicles, the get killed by idiot or incompetent motorists. I don't smoke.
Originally Posted by
livedarklions
I get that you are too nervous to ride anymore, but I don't get why you feel a need to try to convince people to catch your phobia. Your probability arguments are complete nonsense.
A fellow human being came here and started this thread because he was concerned about risks regarding traffic. Unlike some cable TV 'news' channels and popular radio hosts, I don't just tell you what you WANT TO HEAR, I tell you what you NEED TO KNOW. From personal experience, and from the heart.