Two kinds of idiots

On Mon, 25 Apr 2005 22:58:19 -0500,
(Brent P) wrote:

>In article >, Joe wrote:
>> (Brent P) wrote in
>> :
>>
>>> In article >, Joe
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>>> wager I commit fewer moving violations than you do. I am not
>>>>> talking being caught, but actual moving violations. See, I pay a
>>>>> great deal of attention to that other part of the vehicle code
>>>>> that doesn't have to do with speed. I even signal turns and lane
>>>>> changes when using a bicycle.
>>>
>>>> Dude, if you're on a bicycle in a lane that vehicles use, you're a
>>>> complete idiot.
>>>
>>> Bicycle = vehicle. Just not motor vehicle. It's the safest way to
>>> ride btw.
>>>
>>> http://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/ped_bike/docs/pamanual.pdf
>>
>> That file is over 5 years old; it certainly doesn't apply to roads
>> around here. Today it's downright dangerous to follow. Anyone who
>> rides a bicycle in the same space that a car would occupy has a death
>> wish.
>
>Not my fault you don't know the first thing about bicycling. Maybe you
>should refrain from commenting on things you don't know about.
>
>BTW 5 year olds ride on the sidewalk. Adults ride on the roadway.
>

Stupid rule. What's worse, hitting a pedestrian with a bike
or hitting a bike rider with a car?
-Rich