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John Tserkezis
Guest
DRS wrote:
> It's not that difficult.
>
> Cyclists are perceived by a lot of drivers as:
>
> 1. Parasites who don't pay their way (no licence fees, registration fees,
> compulsory insurance, fuel duties and levies, fines for doing 1kph over the
> limit, etc);
Pointless to use this as an argument, because it's "just an excuse". If it
were not for licence/registration, (even if cyclists paid just as much as cars)
it would be something else.
> 2. Slow parasites who get in the way.
*Anyone* who isn't overtaking them is too slow.
*Anyone* who tries to overtake them, should be taken down because, they own
the fastest vehicle in town, and that fact must never be tested or proved wrong.
> Said drivers have a sense of entitlement to the roads, that they are
> deserving and cyclists undeserving, so when they think (FSVO think) they
> will get away with it they will have a go at any cyclist within reach. It's
> the same selfish mentality that top-posts.
That comes down to 'perception of risk'.
If you were riding in a blue uniform with a badge, they'll drive just like
all the other sheep. Guaranteed.
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> It's not that difficult.
>
> Cyclists are perceived by a lot of drivers as:
>
> 1. Parasites who don't pay their way (no licence fees, registration fees,
> compulsory insurance, fuel duties and levies, fines for doing 1kph over the
> limit, etc);
Pointless to use this as an argument, because it's "just an excuse". If it
were not for licence/registration, (even if cyclists paid just as much as cars)
it would be something else.
> 2. Slow parasites who get in the way.
*Anyone* who isn't overtaking them is too slow.
*Anyone* who tries to overtake them, should be taken down because, they own
the fastest vehicle in town, and that fact must never be tested or proved wrong.
> Said drivers have a sense of entitlement to the roads, that they are
> deserving and cyclists undeserving, so when they think (FSVO think) they
> will get away with it they will have a go at any cyclist within reach. It's
> the same selfish mentality that top-posts.
That comes down to 'perception of risk'.
If you were riding in a blue uniform with a badge, they'll drive just like
all the other sheep. Guaranteed.
--
Linux Registered User # 302622 <http://counter.li.org>