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<DIV>Well, I was talking out of the box, and I am not going to try to do or
prevent anything, but I will say that it is bicycle advocacy by default. And it
is a party on people propelled wheels. And there is a degree of civil (important
word there) disobedience to it. But yeah, it's also WTF you want it to be, but
there is some baseline cohesion to it.</DIV>
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<DIV>Put a fork (or air pump) in me</DIV>
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<DIV>In a message dated 1/8/2008 10:51:26 AM Eastern Standard Time,
leepeters@gis.net writes:</DIV>
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<DIV>I have to insist that I am not a leader - because I don't do anything
except ride when I can. My opinion is formed from experience with the
ride - and I am aware of how difficult it is to lead CM beyond a loose
gathering of individuals moving through the streets.</DIV>
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<DIV>Okay, so it may be perceived by some as advocacy - but be prepared for
disappointment when it doesn't do what YOU want. I am merely trying to
get you to that point of understanding. Over time, you will realize that
without substantial leadership CM will only achieve so much. Often it
brings the plight of bicyclists down a notch as that motorist wipes the
spittle from her windshield.</DIV>
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<DIV>I am eager to see what the 'royal' you are going to assign to it.
If nothing else, you can try and prevent riders from entering buildings.
(which for me fits well with the party-on-wheels definition) You may be
able to succeed at that, but unfortunately announcing it on this list doesn't
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