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New Los Angeles law bans harassing bicyclists
AP via SFGate ^ | 7/21/11

Posted on 07/21/2011 9:07:35 AM PDT by SmithL

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To: RandallFlagg
How do to pedal uphill with that Minigun on your back?

Easy. I just shoot behind me. The recoil pushes me up the hill. :)

21 posted on 07/21/2011 9:36:05 AM PDT by Lazamataz (If you pet a tiny goose, you will feel a little down.)
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To: SmithL
Aren't there already laws that address this? For example, assault?

And can't people already lodge civil suits for just about anything?

This seems as silly as the so-called "hate crime" laws.

22 posted on 07/21/2011 9:37:07 AM PDT by MEGoody (Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.)
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To: EGPWS

So, if a bicyclist is snatcher purses, or “european carryalls”, ...you can’t complain?


23 posted on 07/21/2011 9:37:55 AM PDT by Calvin Locke
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To: Lazamataz

I knew you were going to say that.
Heh!


24 posted on 07/21/2011 9:38:32 AM PDT by RandallFlagg (Let this chant follow BHO everywhere he goes: "You lie. You lie. You lie.")
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To: PGR88
Why not make it “hate crime?”

Well, since most cyclists are pretty gay anyway, I think it already was a hate crime.

25 posted on 07/21/2011 9:40:06 AM PDT by Retired Greyhound
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To: Calvin Locke
So, if a bicyclist is snatcher purses, or “european carryalls”, ...you can’t complain?

Silly, if they are criminals just call 911 and wait until the police show up to secure the situation. (you may want to have a couple of meals handy for your wait)

26 posted on 07/21/2011 9:41:55 AM PDT by EGPWS (Trust in God, question everyone else)
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To: SmithL

Honking the horn before running one over is probably considered harassment. I’ll stop honking.


27 posted on 07/21/2011 9:50:22 AM PDT by albie
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To: SmithL

As the number of these new groups of “Lordships” increase the main problem for normals becomes self protection. How does a normal protect his physical health, property and liberty to move about unimpeded? It is a real problem. What does one do when three bicyclists hog an entire lane for miles? They need swift and severe punishment but unfortunately there are often witnesses. People will have to think of possible solutions.


28 posted on 07/21/2011 9:52:30 AM PDT by AEMILIUS PAULUS (It is a shame that when these people give a riot)
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To: EGPWS
We get Lycra wearing bicyclist who ride on the winding two lane road (with no shoulder and blind corners) up to our area.

I cant see how any with half a brain would even think of riding a bicycle on this road.

There are hay hauling 18 wheelers & horse haulers that take up the whole lane.

Riding a bicycle on this road is just plain stupid.

29 posted on 07/21/2011 9:56:11 AM PDT by troy McClure
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We get Lycra wearing bicyclist who ride on the winding two lane road (with no shoulder and blind corners) up to our area.

I cant see how any with half a brain would even think of riding a bicycle on this road.

We're starting to see that around here also - and it's dangerous. Hilly, curvy 2-lane roads are no place for a bicycle when cars with drivers are actually trying to get to their destination in a reasonable amount of time. They're starting to assemble and ride in larger groups now, blocking entire lanes. That needs to stop before someone gets hurt.

30 posted on 07/21/2011 10:02:24 AM PDT by meyer (We will not sit down and shut up.)
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To: troy McClure
I cant see how any with half a brain would even think of riding a bicycle on this road.

I almost think that some dare a vehicle to hit them because if they do they will hammer them with the full force of the law if they do.(if they survive...)

That is what is stupid!

31 posted on 07/21/2011 10:08:10 AM PDT by EGPWS (Trust in God, question everyone else)
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To: ETL

I’ve seen the door thing happen, not nice. I’ve never had that experience- if I scoot faster than traffic, I do it on the outside or middle lane to avoid that. It’s hard for people parking to see me if I come up at 30 mph just to the right of traffic, so I don’t do it.


32 posted on 07/21/2011 10:12:22 AM PDT by DBrow
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To: Retired Greyhound

What is a hidden truck air horn, Alex!

It’s neither verbal or physical. You’d be amazed how jumpy bicyclists can be.


33 posted on 07/21/2011 10:18:02 AM PDT by meatloaf
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To: Retired Greyhound

“Well, since most cyclists are pretty gay anyway, “

Do they use Macs or Windows computers?


34 posted on 07/21/2011 10:21:08 AM PDT by HereInTheHeartland (I love how the FR spellchecker doesn't recognize the word "Obama")
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To: troy McClure

Would it help to put up a couple of those roadside memorial crosses with a few bent bicycle parts scattered mearby?


35 posted on 07/21/2011 10:23:50 AM PDT by meatloaf
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To: Retired Greyhound

Law says nothing about a pipe through the spokes. . . Ooopsie !! (evil grin)


36 posted on 07/21/2011 10:33:12 AM PDT by Salgak (Acme Lasers presents: The Energizer Border: I dare you to try and cross it. . .)
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To: ETL

who cut off bicyclists or who open doors directly in their paths? Happens all the time to me here in New York City.
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If bicyclists obeyed traffic laws you wouldn’t generate the contempt ,,, stop splitting lanes , passing cars waiting at lights and running lights and stop signs... You want respect ? It’s time for you to earn some.


37 posted on 07/21/2011 1:18:35 PM PDT by Neidermeyer
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