Well, just to clarify - That was a "guerilla theater" tactic from the early '70's to convey the message that everyone has the right to use the road, and also to be let alone. (Pretty much the same message as conveyed by all those folks in Colorado and Wyoming whose fashion it still is to drive around in public, obviously armed.) Also, the firearm was not loaded.
Also, I would not advocate that now, even where it is legal, unless you wanted to shape a wood form, paint it matt dark gray, and screw a pair of grips onto it. You have to consider that if someone is an idiot enough to violate a person's personal space by trying to grab a cyclist's purse or helmet, as has been reported lately, they can try to grab anything. If you have a loaded firearm, they may not have enough conscience to refrain from using it against a cyclist from whom they grabbed it. I use the term "redneck" to describe persons who display little appreciation for either individual or collective personal freedoms or civil rights, other than their own, and I believe it is still appropriate. Jeff Schimpff "Bus, Bike, Walk or Carpool to Work for Clean Air for Kids" -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Eric Westhagen Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2007 11:43 PM To: BikiesSubmissions Subject: [Bikies] Jeff has the right idea Dear Jeff, Not a pun about the "right" idea, but I could sure see packing an exposed revolver. I don't believe "redneck" should be applied anymore, though. I never could understand that term, implying a rural working class. A relative from Seattle would apply that to all my neighbors in small town Wisconsin about thirty years ago and it didn't apply at all. But as to the mirror: can one get one to work when you are in a racing position where your eyes are barely able to see high enough for the road ahead? In fact I nearly get unstable reaching to my back pocket to click on my red LED clipped there. And if a mirror is a fish-eyed one, can one get used to that in racing position? And if a car or truck is coming up fast--then what? A mirror would take care of the "total surprises"---such as electric cars? Eric Westhagen _______________________________________________ Bikies mailing list [email protected] http://www.danenet.org/mailman/listinfo/bikies _______________________________________________ Bikies mailing list [email protected] http://www.danenet.org/mailman/listinfo/bikies
