> If BFW is fighting for the interests of bicyclists, it makes a lot of sense for BFW to support rules that encourage bike-friendly development, ... >
I agree, and hold that the inverse is also true. IOW, if BFW doesn't support rules that encourage bike-friendly development, BFW is not fighting for the interests of bicyclists, and not living up to its mission. Similarly, if BFW wants to fight for the interests of bicyclists, then it needs to become an organization advocating a much stronger and vocal position in support of the environment. Bicyclists (and pedestrians) are more vulnerable to environment pollution and adverse climate change, for after all, it is through the outdoor environment though which they must ride. The BFW should stop hiding from its responsibilities of beginning a strong advocate for a safe and healthful environment (against pollution, global warming, excessive driving and highway building) and start doing what's right. This will require it to change. Changes are gonna come, regardless. The BFW can help make the changes positive, rather than negative, by speaking up on these issues NOW. Mike Neuman "To sin by silence when they should protest makes cowards out of men." - Abraham Lincoln _______________________________________________ Bikies mailing list [email protected] http://www.danenet.org/mailman/listinfo/bikies
