I don't think anyone is claiming that though. We expect cars to give us space and slow down if it isn't safe, not to drive super slow even when we aren't around. I can't comment on others, but I leave as much space as possible, ring my bell, and slow down if it looks sketchy, or some stupid out of control dog is all over the place. Or kids. I trust kids about as much as I trust squirrels, so I'll really slow down around them.
So no, I don't find my position hypocritical. Obviously there are poor cyclists out there, just as there are poor pedestrians and drivers.
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