[BIKE: Relevant to recent discussions]

[Bob Farr]

Fine, it's not always dangerous to disregard a traffic signal. I'll concede
that. I'll even admit to doing so in very limited circumstances.

However, I submit that anyone doing so while in the public view is advocating
and practicing anarchy to some degree. This sort of activity, like masturbation,
is best practiced while beyond the view of the general public. It may be a
satisfying experience for the cyclist, but such activity in plain view reflects
poorly upon all cyclists, as is reflected by Barrientos' voting record on the
UTC.

And while some cyclists among us may think they are safe to choose for
themselves which stop signs and traffic signals to obey, they need only
miscalculate once to end up with permanently hairy palms and a lifetime of
regret. I've certainly had enough eye opening near-brushes with death to swear
off such activity.

Robert Farr
Austin, TX
bobfarr
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Bluejay" <bikes>
To: "Bob Farr" <bobfarr>
Cc: <forum>
Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2004 3:44 PM
Subject: Re: [BIKE: Relevant to recent discussions]


>
> On Apr 29, 2004, at 3:30 PM, Bob Farr wrote:
>
> > I think the proponents of disregarding signals and stops are
> > advocating nothing
> > less than anarchy on the road.
>
>
> No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no!
>
> How many times, in how many languages, over how many years do I have to
> make the same point over and over again before people understand what
> I'm saying, and respond to WHAT I'M SAYING rather than to something
> else?
>
> I have never, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, been a PROPONENT of
> disregarding signals and stop signs.
>
> I have never, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever ADVOCATED anarchy on
> the rode.
>
> My ACTUAL point is that it's **not always dangerous to run a stop sign
> or red light.**
>
> That is a far, far, far, far, far, cry from being a PROPONENT of such
> and action or ADVOCATING such an action.
>
> How difficult is this to understand?
>
> Stop putting words in my mouth.
>
> -MBJ-
>