[*BCM*] [Fwd: [bostonanarchists] critical mass accident]

[Marq Maru]

I was on his back left side as he was trying to sandwich riders between his 
left fender and the curb.  I stoppedbecause I didn't want to be the one to 
catch it.  While I was standing there, I saw him taco your wheel.  I should 
have taken a few snaps with my phone, but I didn't think about it till after 
it was over.  If you need me as a witness, let me know.
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From: <contraelolvido at riseup.net>
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Sent: Saturday, October 01, 2005 2:16 PM
Subject: [*BCM*] [Fwd: [bostonanarchists] critical mass accident]


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> Subject: [bostonanarchists] critical mass accident
> From:    "William Budington" <legind at riseup.net>
> Date:    Sat, October 1, 2005 2:07 pm
> To:      bostonanarchists at lists.riseup.net
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> hey, can someone fwd this to the critical mass list?
>
> Hello there,
>
> Yesterday, during the Critical Mass bike ride, upwards of 400 bikers
> turned onto B street in South Boston.  I was towards the back of the
> crowd, so at approximately 7:20pm I saw a cab driver trying to ram his
> vehicle through the bikers, acting very aggressively.  Naturally, I
> didn't want anyone to get hurt by him so I rode up in front of him and
> stopped his Taxi.  It was at that point when I heard a loud *CRUNCH* in
> back of me.  The driver had hit my bike and totalled the back wheel.  If
> it wasn't for the suspension on my bike I could be seriously injured
> right now.  The car's license plate number is 20475, of Independent Cab
> company.  I just wanted to alert the community about this, and ask that
> anyone who has photographs or video of the incident e-mail me back.  I've
> left a message for the national lawyers guild, and I'll file a  police
> report about it today.  If anyone has a lawyer that would be  willing to
> take up a case like this for free, please give me a call: ###-###-#### or
> e-mail me.  It's typical for cars to disrespect bikes and to  block bike
> traffic, but the danger they pose for bikers something that  everyone
> should be aware and take precautions against.
>
> Solidarity forever,
> Bill
>
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>
> -- 
> In short, Anarchism means a condition of society where all men and women
> are free, and where all enjoy equally the benefits of an ordered and
> sensible life.
>  "Can that be?" you ask; "and how?"
>  "Not before we all become angels," your friend remarks.
> Well, let us talk it over. Maybe I can show you that we can be decent and
> live as decent folks even without growing wings.
>     -- Alexander Berkman, What is Anarchism
>
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