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Re: Bikes (was Re: GUN CONTROL)

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From: David L. Cathey
Date: Wed, 16 Nov 1994 05:05
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In article <D.Nash-1111941022400001@bubba.ots.utexas.edu>, D.Nash@utexas.edu (Donald L. Nash) writes:
>                                   And as I pointed out in my previous
> article, I *think* that license plate fees also fund new road
> construction.

	Well, when you *know*, get back with us...

>>The consequences of having a wreck on a bicycle are usually quite a bit less
>>serious than having an accident in a car or truck.  You are comparing apples
>>and oranges here.
> 
> But what happens when those apples and oranges are sharing the same
> roads?  If an apple has a wreck right in front of an orange and the orange
> runs over him, I think that might be rather serious to the apple.  Or what
> if an apple who doesn't know the street laws because he hasn't been
> required to take any training does something stupid ...

	Like a PEDESTRIAN?

>                                                         Sorry, when we're
> all on the same road, we're all in it together.  Everyone should be held
> to the same standard of accountability.

	And believe me, I'm watching you better than you're wathcing me,
because I CAN'T afford to trust you to not do something stupid.

> Internet: D.Nash@utexas.edu     The University of Texas System
> THEnet:   THENIC::DON           Office of Telcommunication Services

	I think it's odd that you work for UT, and seem to be against
cyclists.  Most campuses I've been are generally bicycle friendly because
of the commonplace use of them by the students.  And Austin has some really
nice places to ride, too.

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Subject: Re: Bikes (was Re: GUN CONTROL)
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