Looking over this thread, I think that it’s fair to say that the vast majority of FReepers agree that it is self-evident that the woman was at fault and liable. However, there are a few who apparently have a, shall we kindly say, different perspective.
It makes me wonder how a jury of twelve people can ever agree to convict or acquit anybody when there is often a sore thumb in the crowd with a totally illogical view of the world. Out of 12 people, it would only take one or two to gum up the works, and they don’t have to have an argument that makes a bit of sense to do so.
Truth isn’t determined by popular vote, but human “justice” or lack thereof often is. Some of the good fruits of democracy can rot on the vine when too many folks who don’t have a clue get together in one place.
Apparently, the Tour officials agree with folks here with a "different perspective."
The Tour thinks everyone is over-reacting. They've decided to not pursue charges against the woman after she turned herself in on Wednesday.
See: Tour de France organizers dropping suit against spectator who caused crash
The organizers for the Tour de France announced on Thursday that they would not seek charges against the spectator who was responsible for a multicyclist crash Saturday.
"We are withdrawing our complaint. This story has been blown out of proportion but we wish to remind everyone of the safety rules on the race," Tour director Christian Prudhomme said, according to Eurosport.