Many traffic laws really are primarily written for powered vehicles. Most four way stops would not exist if there were only bicycles. The traffic laws are also written for the lowest common denominator: the new driver; the little old lady peering through the steering wheel.
Energy wise, it is very expensive and, frankly, kinda dumb for a bicycle to arbitrarily stop at a stop sign where one can see all four approaching directions to a distance of several hundred yards - and there are no vehicles approaching. If it is at the bottom of a hill, even more so.
Not a flame, but yours is exactly the type of attitude we're talking about.
Even though there's not an exemption for cyclists, most cyclists seem to think they can interpret the laws according to their own dictates.
Energy wise, it is very expensive and, frankly, kinda dumb for a bicycle to arbitrarily stop at a stop sign where one can see all four approaching directions to a distance of several hundred yards - and there are no vehicles approaching. If it is at the bottom of a hill, even more so.
LOL! It's only expensive if exercise is not one of the reasons for cycling.
Is there any reason not to apply your logic to motor vehicle drivers, then? Should we all just rely on our fellow man to know when it's appropriate to obey the law and when it's not?