I bike politely and as safely as is possible. Every mile that I ride leaves more fuel for those who need and want it. The joy of it is that so long as it is my option and I am considerate, what harm is it for the rest? The amount of money listed in this article is a pinprick on the ass of a 1.4+ TRILLION DOLLAR Deficit.
The idiots cited by my fellow FReepers should be pulled over by the police and tickets issued, just like the bozo who zoomed up on me and sprayed beer in my face and roared off on a traffic-less road. There are idiots on both sides but given the fact that this is a land of diminishing freedoms, please allow me mine!
Dittos. I am absolutely not in favor of requiring people to ride bikes. If they want to ride around on their Lardass 2000 scooters because they weigh 500 pounds, and their diabetic feet had to be cut off, and they can't leave the house without an oxygen bottle, then all the power to them. We should honor the valuable contribution they make by dying off at a young age and sparing the retirement system the burden of their presence.