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Originally Posted by Bring_Back_Shantz
I suppose we do, but I'd like to understand why you think they are different?
I've stated that I'll break the rules on either vehicle, so I'm not being a hypocrite. I don't try to say it's okay for me to break the rules on one vehicle, but not on the other, to me I'm being consistent with my application of the laws. I accept that occasionally people will break them as I do, and I understand that their motivations are the same as mine, and hence by my own logic justifiable.
What I'm looking for is an explination as to why you and others, like puckluck, are not being consistent with how you view minor infractions by some on one mode of transportation, that you do the equivalent of for the same reasoning, the only difference being the vehicle?
I don't seen the infractions of most cyclists any different than the infractions of most motorists, so I'd like the hear your explination as to why you do.
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I agree with you that we can't have it both ways. Break some laws and then have a big fit if somebody else breaks a law.
I just don't agree with your example. I believe that people driving in the passing lane at or below the speed limit leads to traffic congestion which is dangerous in its self.
I hate hate the idiots who will drive up somebody's butt if they are driving too slow in the passing lane. But for the safety of everybody they person needs to get out of the way. They need to pay attention and see that idiot coming up fast behind them.
I drive on Crowchild heading south from Crowfoot alot. The traffic flow is pretty good (except for rush hour). But when somebody is driving slow in the left lane it causes traffic congestion. Then those idiots behind them start driving dangerously. So, is the person who is driving slower in the left lane breaking the law? No, they are not. But they are causing a traffic problem.
It doesn't seem fair but the person needs to stop the behavoir that can cause a traffic problem. So get out of the left lane. Just like a cyclist needs to stay off of narrow roads that do not give them enough room to cycle. Narrow roads and they can't keep up to the traffice.
In both cases they are not breaking a law but their common sense is not understanding the situation.