Who, along with me, thinks riding against traffic is a bone-headed,
stupid, prank that does nothing more than alienate people who
might be borderline in your support? I am deeply disappointed that
the Mayor did not have these jerks immediately arrested. I am also
deeply disappointed that the other participants did not ride along
side these jerks and dump them as they disserve. Would they have
been happy if a surprised, inattentive, motorist had looked up and
seen them, swerved, and struck an innocent person.
I believe this is analogous to and the same mind set that says it is
alright to sell crack on the corner of Franklin and Chicago, and
that Police arresting the dealer is harassment. PAAHlease, give us
all a break and call a self-righteous jerk the jerk he or she is.
RT Rybak does the citizens of Minneapolis a disservice when he
only "leaves the ride" when such actions take place. He should
have taken the responsibility to stop it, and now publicly
condemn it. Political expediency is no excuse.
I began riding a bike to and from work thirty-three years ago and
had to fight thoughtless drivers in downtown Minneapolis, who
back then could not imagine a bike having any right to be on the
street. We argued that a bike had the same rights as any other
vehicle, but along with that had the same responsibility. These
jerks want to say they have more rights and NO responsibility.
In doing so they do harm to the cause of creating biking as a,
generally perceived, viable transportation option.
Do any of these bike people feel it is OK for on coming traffic to
drive down the bike path the wrong way? How about making an
unannounced right turn across a bike path in front of a bike? Illegal
operation of a vehicle on city streets is and needs to be the same for
everyone
So RT, lets hear a little moral indignation on this one, don't forget they
tried to rain on your parade also. Or is it not politically expedient?
Jim Graham,
Ventura Village
{The rarest of all gems is the truth.
Yet as scarce as truth is, the supply has always far exceeded any
demand for it.
In fact it may well be the lest desirable commodity in the Universe.
Ask any politician.}
----- Original Message -----
From: michael libby <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Saturday, June 29, 2002 7:24 AM
Subject: Re: [Mpls] June Critical Mass
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> On Saturday 29 June 2002 00:36, Jim MCGUIRE wrote:
> > I'm not good at estimations, but my best guess is 150-200 riders (no
> > arrests).
>
> I saw the ride pass me as I waited for the bus at 7th and Nicollet. I'd
say
> this count sounds right from my observation. And what a sight! That was
> really cool!
>
> Glad to hear the police that followed the group did not arrest anyone. Was
> their presence more of a public safety presence, or does the Mass feel
> threatened by them?
>
> I have to say I think it's a bad decision to ride against traffic, even
> with a large group like that. I don't at all mind the blocked
> intersections-- so many drivers willingly block intersections when traffic
> is heavy that they should be able to deal with it. But riding the wrong
> way seems dangerous and needlessly confrontational.
>
> Either way, what an inspiration!
>
> - -michael libby (cleveland neighborhood of north mpls)
>
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