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In article <3abd0c$abf@csdsun1.arlut.utexas.edu>,
Richard P. Bainter <pug@arlut.utexas.edu> wrote:
>So you're saying that as long as it's safe to do something, the law
>doesn't matter? If it's safe for me to run around naked all the time, I
>should be allowed to do it by everyone else? I can understand breaking a
>law for safety's sake, but not breaking a law just because it's safe to
>do something.
  No, I am not saying the laws in general are subject to our subjective
beliefs.  I am saying that there is nothing wrong with riding on the
sidewalk and regularly engage in this practice.  If it is against the 
law then should I be charged with a crime then I will (not-so)gladly 
accept my punishment until such time as the laws are made reasonable.

>>>It is against the law.
>> It shouldn't be.  The laws were written for cars.  They are not appropriate
>>for bikes in every case.  Where they are inappropriate, I do not feel any
>>shame in breaking them.
>Then get the laws changed. Don't just arbitrarily choose the ones you
>are going to obey. Laws aren't there for your convience, they are there
>for your "protection". (Yes, not all laws are intelligent, but they
>should either be followed or changed.)
 Unfortuantely change takes two things time and power.  I don't have the
power to change the laws and nobody much seems to listen to me, especially
not those in power.  The percentage of people who understand the situation
of bikers (as evidenced by the many messages on this thread) is very low
and as long as people don't understand bikes, then there is little chance
of any type of support for this.  *sigh*  In the mean time, should I suffer?
I say no, and am willing to accept my penalty should my friendly neighorhood
police officer disagree with me.

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