Originally posted by closetbiker
So are you saying that the cyclist leaning on the car, despite the drivers obvious dismay at this, is blameless for the drivers actions?
I see it as the cyclist couldn't see a potential trouble coming (annoying a driver by his disrespectful behaviour) and paid a price for it.
If anybody (including this particular driver) intentionly inflicts bodily harm on another (as he did in the advert) his is completely responsible and should face the consequences. So if somebody does something to annoy me, I have the right to crack them across the face? That is basically the way I interpret your post.
I'm not saying that cyclists should be leaning up against cars at all. Nothing justifes intentionally hurting another individual. period.