Oh, a sensible "bicyclists have every right to use the roads as motor vehicles do without concern for how the motor vehicles could endanger them in doing so" advocate.
Bring it on my friend and promote the issuance of "road use" taxes for bicycles so they have ownership of privilege as motorized vehicles do.
You are wrong, sir.
Although fuel taxes fund most highway expenses, local roads are funded by local taxes. Residents pays these taxes whether they drive an automobile or ride a bicycle.
How do you propose taxing an adult bicyclist and his or her 18-pound bicycle for their excessive wear and tear on the asphalt? Keep in mind that most avid bicyclists probably drive trucks and cars as well.
People on bicycles and motorcycles recognize they face increased risks for true accidents. This wasn't like "black ice" or something...it could have been easily avoided with a bit of responsibility.
Why are you stridently defending an immature kid who was text messaging on his cellular telephone when the crash occured?
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