Originally posted by Pete Clark
(Thanks for the "spark," Michael!) "Perceived danger:" if motorists feel "safe" in a comfy seat with air-conditioning and beautiful music while they eat, drink and chat on the phone, as if they were sitting stationary in their living rooms, while in reality, hurtling down a freeway at speeds that would smash their internal organs instantly if that speed were suddenly "interrupted..."
Have I said too much?
No, not at all. I saw someone quoting statistics the other day that claimed walking up and down stairs had a higher death rate than cycling on the road. Does that mean we should built special paths to encourage people not to walk on stairs?
I ask merely for information.