Originally Posted by
John E
Too many American motorists are simply far too cavalier about the responsibility that accompanies the driving privilege, and too many judges and juries reinforce this careless behavior with light or nonexistent penalties when they do injure or kill.
Amen brother! "Share the Road" has a long way to go to penetrate the value system in the U.S.. Accidents like this are why I don't commute, though in a place like Seattle it would be more tempting, with all those nice "safe" bike lanes.