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Nick (Nick <[email protected]>) gurgled happily, sounding much like they
were saying:
>>> I'm quite happy to see cyclists riding on the pavements in a
>>> responsible manner or going through red lights when it is safe to do
>>> so.
>> Well done for at least admitting it. Although I fear that you still
>> think that motorists can never exceed the speed limit safely or in a
>> responsible manner, which would be a logical continuation of what you
>> say. If I'm wrong about you thinking that then I apologise.
> Its not a logical conclusion at all. The only conclusion is that I do
> not believe laws are absolute or always right.
>
> In actual fact I'm happy for motorists to go over the speed limit on the
> motorway.
But not off the motorway? Ever?
> However when it comes to towns and areas where motorist mix with
> pedestrians and cyclists I do not believe it is ok to exceed the speed
> limit because this does put additional risk on the pedestrian and I
> believe the risk posed to pedestrians should be decreased not increased.
> It is worth remembering that cars do kill and maim a very considerable
> number of pedestrians where as bikes don't.
So all non-motorway roads have pedestrians about at all times? Because if
they don't, it would be an inconsistent application of your otherwise
consistent views.
were saying:
>>> I'm quite happy to see cyclists riding on the pavements in a
>>> responsible manner or going through red lights when it is safe to do
>>> so.
>> Well done for at least admitting it. Although I fear that you still
>> think that motorists can never exceed the speed limit safely or in a
>> responsible manner, which would be a logical continuation of what you
>> say. If I'm wrong about you thinking that then I apologise.
> Its not a logical conclusion at all. The only conclusion is that I do
> not believe laws are absolute or always right.
>
> In actual fact I'm happy for motorists to go over the speed limit on the
> motorway.
But not off the motorway? Ever?
> However when it comes to towns and areas where motorist mix with
> pedestrians and cyclists I do not believe it is ok to exceed the speed
> limit because this does put additional risk on the pedestrian and I
> believe the risk posed to pedestrians should be decreased not increased.
> It is worth remembering that cars do kill and maim a very considerable
> number of pedestrians where as bikes don't.
So all non-motorway roads have pedestrians about at all times? Because if
they don't, it would be an inconsistent application of your otherwise
consistent views.