Transformers
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From the Washington Post:
Dear Dr. Gridlock:
The letter from Peggy Gregson [Dr. Gridlock, April 29] made cyclists sound so innocent. The truth is, cyclists bend and break traffic rules, exhibit behavior that defies common sense and are bullies.
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They transform themselves from vehicle to pedestrian at will to gain advantage. . . .Elizabeth Anderson
Arlington
I love this. Elizabeth Anderson is outraged that cyclists take advantage of cars -- Rhett, the Negroes are uppity. Sorry Scarlett, that's just the way they are.
gwadzilla, my favorite transformer, says this - about something else - but relevant here:
as I stepped out for lunch one of my co-workers made a comment about the cyclists on the sidewalk
he questioned whether or not it was legal for the cyclist to ride on the sidewalks
I told him that it is my understanding that it is illegal for a bicycle to ride on the sidewalk in the business district of washington dc
then I pointed to street and reminded him that it is also illegal for a car to go over 25 MPH on the city streets unless the street is marked otherwisehe laugh, smiled, agreed, and understood
When was the last time you were in a moving car that was going below the speed limit?
