i have a haunting suspicion critical mass divides the cycling community more than the motoring community- they hate cyclists regardless.

its apparent in these threads here that otherwise rational american bicyclists, with full historical knowledge of the value of rebellion effecting change in this country, can deny what is considered by some of us to be the constitutional right to peaceably assemble, parade permit or not, on public rights of way.

the critical mass effect?

i think its the 'media hysteria' effect coupled with american 'autocentrism' effect clouding our collective judgement.