I used to agree with this, until the time I stopped at a red and the dip**** riding brakeless/platforms behind me nearly plowed me over due to his lack of ability to stop, likely due to his lack of foot retention. If it truely was their funeral/emergency room then that would be fine, but other people's stupid choices affect everyone around them. If you can ride platforms safely, then more power to you, but the majority of people don't seem to be able to.