[*BCM*] - Boston t Bike Ride

[Basil Sharpe]

Thank You Lee,

 

    Well said!   Bravo!

BS

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From: bostoncriticalmass-bounces at bostoncriticalmass.org
[mailto:bostoncriticalmass-bounces at bostoncriticalmass.org] On Behalf Of
Lee Peters
Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2007 10:05 PM
To: Boston Critical Mass
Subject: Re: [*BCM*] - Boston t Bike Ride

 

The police joined us for the special ride during the DNC.  Bless their
hearts, they wanted to help, but didn't understand how it 'works'.  Then
the Staties ran over one of our bikes..... ridiculous.

 

The alternative? Well, when you see a bicyclist just purposely blocking
one single car, just say "Hey, just let the car go, it isn't worth
ruining anyone's day".  And please don't think that I am blaming the
victim.  I just often see riders with a clear antagonistic behavior.  We
don't often get hit during CM.

 

Remember a few months ago when a fellow rider called the boss of an
antagonistic ambulance driver?  That was a very respectable means for
handling a situation.  That person dealt honestly with the company.
Last Friday's case seems to have involved a professional driver.  In my
experience, they can be the least willing to share.  So let's address
it.

 

So ask yourselves, what drivers would be upset if we only occupied a
single lane?

 

 

 

	----- Original Message ----- 

	From: Turtle <mailto:turtle at thewiseturtle.com>  

	To: Boston Critical Mass <mailto:list at bostoncriticalmass.org>  

	Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2007 6:33 PM

	Subject: Re: [*BCM*] - Boston t Bike Ride

	 

	How about inviting some friendly cycling lawyers or just
somewhat trained objective observers to come on the ride and be
"volunteer witnesses" like they do in lots of protests and rallies?
	
	-Turtle

	
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