i don't get it

[lauralh]

Can someone explain to me why people on bicycles feel the need, for example, to flip you off if you come within three yards of them? Or take up an entire line while not wearing a helmet and wearing headphones? Myself, I'm completely terrified when I ride a bike in the city and am very respectful of people in three-ton killing machines. Especially after Reg's Accident.

Comments

[chris.livejournal.com]

i understand a certain amount of the anti-car asthetic, and the fact that often you can get around faster on a bike than in a car, and you can get away with blowing red lights and things like that, but at a certain point, you know, you have your own actual safety to worry about. all the attitude in the world isn't going to save you from getting creamed by an SUV if you fly out in front of it or wont get out if its way.

[toastednut.livejournal.com]

oh but the scheudenfreud in spectating such darwinism!

[herbaliser.livejournal.com]

did you read the link?

[toastednut.livejournal.com]

keywords: spectating (not involvement) and darwinism.