[*BCM*] Reponse

[Adam Rosi-Kessel]

Adam Rosi-Kessel wrote, on 4/28/2008 4:50 PM:
>> The critical mass in Chicago is peace-full and parade-like. It is only 
>> proof that this behavior is not necessary. 
>> http://chicagocriticalmass.org/about
> It wasn't always like that. Chicago had many rides in the late 90's with 
> similar bad vibes to what has sometimes occurred in Boston. Eventually 
> the good-natured people outnumbered the testosterone brigade by such 
> numbers (and with enough cohesion) that they took their aggression 
> elsewhere.

I should also add that the strict-traffic-law issue is mostly different 
from the aggressive riders issue. Certainly, aggressive riders may be 
marginally more likely to break traffic rules, but a ride can be 
perfectly peaceful and pleasant to pedestrians and drivers, and yet 
still not strictly adhere to the rules of the road. I submit that the 
latter is not a problem.

(Caveat -- I haven't been active in BCM or elsewhere for several years.)

Adam