Eric, > So, I am not surprised that their activism attacks autos, SUVs, oil > companies, business in general, etc., etc.
Where did you get the impression that the BTA attacks "autos, SUVs, oil companies, business in general, etc., etc.. "? The mission of the BTA: "The Bicycle Transportation Alliance of Dane County advocates the use of bicycles as a sustainable mode of transportation and recreation. We work for recognition and support of bicyclists and bicycle issues such as bicycle safety, inclusion of bicycle routes in transportation and land use planning, and increased access to existing commercial and residential districts. We pursue our goals through community education, legislative action, and working with like-minded groups." I don't see anything in that mission statement about attacking autos, oil, SUVs, companies, or business in general. Attacking those groups purely for the sake of attacking them isn't what I am about. > Actually, since my Grandparents came of age before the advent of the > automobile, I would much like to return to those halcyon days of the > horse and buggy. For fifteen years I have organized a free of charge > time trial race named after one of those horse and buggy bicycle racers > of the first bicycle craze. Maybe George J. Perkins and his friends > might help me "advocate" for such a retro-position. Possibly we might > even petition the auto show or Gov. Doyle to remove paving. Are you suggesting that advocating for more City/State support of bicycle transportation and recreation is "retro"? - Matt _______________________________________________ Bikies mailing list [email protected] http://www.danenet.org/mailman/listinfo/bikies
