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John David Galt <jdg@diogenes.sacramento.ca.us> wrote in message news:<3DBDBE57.BCE865B5@diogenes.sacramento.ca.us>...
> Sign my petition to have the law enforced against the Massholes!
>    http://www.PetitionOnline.com/srbd01/

The attitudes expressed in petitions like this one are precisely why
events such as Critical Mass, Reclaim the Streets, and other actions
have become necessary. Streets belong to everyone--kids playing ball,
protesters, parades, festivals, fairs, pedestrians, bicyclists,
etc.--and not simply drivers. Since the dawn of civilization, streets
have been the principal public space of any community. Arriving just
over 100 years ago, automobiles are a recent intruder onto our roads
and streets. And it's clear that their unfettered presence degrades
the urban environment significantly. Streets are *public* space, and
not simply utilitarian corridors for auto traffic. There are lots of
things more important than driver convenience, such as clean air and
water, preservation of open space, neighborhood quality of life,
livable communities, safety for seniors and children, etc. If you
don't like getting stuck in traffic, the solution is simple: Don't
Drive!

Paul Dorn
Davis, CA
http://www.runmuki.com/paul