tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8919432872771641105.post7538712635787174819..comments2012-02-14T09:47:59.224+00:00Comments on MCRcycling: To its Logical ConclusionDr C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10234078254243840589noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8919432872771641105.post-20091438878267703562012-01-29T10:52:16.263+00:002012-01-29T10:52:16.263+00:00I saw this on Easy As Riding A Bike and have follo...I saw this on <a href="http://aseasyasridingabike.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow">Easy As Riding A Bike</a> and have followed the comments there and on your blog since. I was not actually stunned by the transcript, although I think it nonsensical drivel, as the ABD has a history of such ridiculous statements. <br /><br />The price of democracy is a free voice (within reason) and all the problems that brings with it. They spout their own self interested rubbish but they are entitled to their views and to campaign on behalf of the persecuted motorist. They (and others) do colour the debate but they do not legislate at the end of the day.<br /><br />Exposing such silly arguments to intelligent argument goes a long way to reducing their credibility and importance. Give them enough rope...<br /><br />Carry on the good work Dr C.MiddleAgeCyclisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03873996681529127207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8919432872771641105.post-16935673923607121512012-01-28T22:24:21.671+00:002012-01-28T22:24:21.671+00:00It gives us a good excuse to leave our footprints ...It gives us a good excuse to leave our footprints over the roof of any car we find blocking the pavement... http://madcyclelanesofmanchester.blogspot.com/2011/11/michael-hartmann-car-walking.htmlMikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09675611922168618055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8919432872771641105.post-47029129213358167372012-01-27T21:46:07.756+00:002012-01-27T21:46:07.756+00:00It's human nature to turn against minorities.
...It's human nature to turn against minorities.<br /><br />Grim, but true.petehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09988347024466013018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8919432872771641105.post-33320748262162257782012-01-27T17:42:04.736+00:002012-01-27T17:42:04.736+00:00They don't seem very good at taking into accou...They don't seem very good at taking into account that they're just human like everybody else. Motorists make mistakes like everybody else...but speed makes the outcome of those mistakes much worse. <br /><br />That the ABD don't consider safety of anywhere beyond the airbag equipped steering wheel, and nor the rights of anyone affected by their actions says much of the type of motorist they seek to represent.<br /><br />'What I Can Get Away With' springs to mind...<br /><br />P.S: Enjoy your weekend darn Sarf matey! (It appears to be 2' warmer down there tomorrow...grrr...spare a thought etc etc)Isla...https://www.blogger.com/profile/09569097700652272494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8919432872771641105.post-59018398027456329972012-01-27T14:57:42.810+00:002012-01-27T14:57:42.810+00:00The ABD is clearly a "libertarian" organ...The ABD is clearly a "libertarian" organisation - people should be permitted to do whatever they like, when they like, with minimum let or hindrance. It is the prevailing philosophy in parts of the Tory party and certainly seems to infect many Tory members of the London Assembly and, of course, Boris Johnson. They simply can't be convinced that freedom is not indivisible.<br /><br />Of course everyone overestimates their capabilities. I am sure I would make an excelent neurosurgeon, if only they would let me have a go at an operation on a brain tumour.<br /><br />I am a crap driver. I know that in my bones but I still hate to admit it, even to myself. Almost everyone thinks they are up there with Lewis Hamilton but they're not. Most of us probably think that we are quite safe to drive at speed while those around us should be restrained. Most of us are probably also sufficiently respectful of the law that we exceed speed limits either rarely or at least by modest margins.<br /><br />Organisation like the ABD are truly poisonous because they foster a disrespect for the law. I'll bet they support destruction of speed cameras. I have absolutely no doubt that they buy the canard about "road tax" which is especially toxic, as it encourages drivers to the view that they own the roads and can therefore use them how they please, with impunity. It is fortunate that they are, for all that, pretty marginal.Paul Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07929808238663838155noreply@blogger.com