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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-31-12, 02:41 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 9,612
Posted By Digital_Cowboy

Of course that somewhat depends on your job in...

Of course that somewhat depends on your job in the military. I believe you have to have 20/20 vision to be a fighter pilot or a SEAL team member for instance.

I was in electronics... my...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-31-12, 02:18 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 9,612
Posted By Digital_Cowboy

As someone that wears glasses... I have to...

As someone that wears glasses... I have to agree... but I also don't believe that such "disabilities" can't be well compensated for.

I have poor peripheral vision as glasses don't help much...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-31-12, 02:09 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 9,612
Posted By Digital_Cowboy

BTW I didn't know it either. Regardless of our...

BTW I didn't know it either. Regardless of our conversation, thank you for your service.

Now the odd thing is that I seem to be defending you, as I interpreted the earlier conversation as a jab...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-30-12, 11:08 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 9,612
Posted By Digital_Cowboy

I think that that sums it up best.

I think that that sums it up best.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-30-12, 10:59 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 9,612
Posted By Digital_Cowboy

I never knew that. Thanks for your...

I never knew that. Thanks for your service.[/QUOTE]

Paul,

Thank you, and you are welcome.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-30-12, 03:53 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 9,612
Posted By Digital_Cowboy

Except that my very next line makes it clear (or...

Except that my very next line makes it clear (or should have) that they (the elderly & disabled) have (or should have) a higher burden to prove that they can safely operate an automobile of whatever...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-30-12, 02:15 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 9,612
Posted By Digital_Cowboy

I agree that a driver has to be safe to drive to...

I agree that a driver has to be safe to drive to be permitted on public streets. What I reacted to was your +1,000,000.

Now getting back to being a safe driver... the only way we can assure...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-30-12, 12:48 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 9,612
Posted By Digital_Cowboy

While I think we can do a far better job training...

While I think we can do a far better job training and testing drivers and publicizing the rights of cyclists... suggesting that handicapped should not be allowed to drive is pure BS. That driver...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-30-12, 12:38 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 9,612
Posted By Digital_Cowboy

I think that people who can't really drive are in...

I think that people who can't really drive are in the minority, and that most people would support more stringent regulation on giving out drivers license. You can make a similar 'intrusive' argument...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-30-12, 11:00 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 9,612
Posted By Digital_Cowboy

+ 1,000,000 To too many people driving is...

+ 1,000,000

To too many people driving is seen as some sort of "engraved in stone right." Such as "hey it's my 16th birthday, I get to get my drivers license." People need to be reminded that or...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-30-12, 10:42 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 9,612
Posted By Digital_Cowboy

YES, I routinely ride at night and by and large I...

YES, I routinely ride at night and by and large I feel much safer doing so vs. riding during the day. Of course I have multiple lights, a big orange safety vest.

If it isn't "safe" to ride a bike...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-29-12, 02:03 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 9,612
Posted By Digital_Cowboy

Agreed that the driver had handicapped plates may...

Agreed that the driver had handicapped plates may or may not be relevant.



Or vision restricted, or,or,or......There's a lot of reasons people get handicapped plates, any number of which may be...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-28-12, 08:23 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 9,612
Posted By Digital_Cowboy

I had the same thought. There appear to be...

I had the same thought. There appear to be lights on the bars - probably in the rear too.

-G[/QUOTE]

There does appear to be something (presumably a taillight) clap tongue seat post just...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-28-12, 08:22 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 9,612
Posted By Digital_Cowboy

I hadn't noticed/thought of that, but presumably...

I hadn't noticed/thought of that, but presumably all things be equal and judging by where the bike was wedged into the car. It looks as if he was just left of the right tire track.

So unless the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-28-12, 05:02 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 9,612
Posted By Digital_Cowboy

I don't know if it is a regional thing or not,...

I don't know if it is a regional thing or not, but old folks seem to live in utter fear of venturing into the oncoming lane to effect a pass. I have been buzzed by more old folks than any other...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-28-12, 05:00 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 9,612
Posted By Digital_Cowboy

Agreed, if that's there idea of a "bike path"...

Agreed, if that's there idea of a "bike path" it's no wonder that cyclists aren't using it. Hell I don't see how walkers would want to use it.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-28-12, 02:20 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 9,612
Posted By Digital_Cowboy

Paul, According to the article the driver...

Paul,

According to the article the driver was 40, hardly "elderly."

Edit: Apparently the mobile app won't allow one to delete a post. I didn't see your second post.
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