Recently, I had a bit of a row with one of our neighbors. He was displeased with the amount of room that I allowed him and his cycling friends when passing them on the road. Since they were taking up most of the road, it was either that or tumble off the edge of a precipice. I jest, but that's the general truth. He rebutted with 'If I get hit, it's always the driver's fault.' Au contraire. He seemed shocked to learn that he is required by law to operate his bike in a safe, predicatable manner.

So, I gave him this extreme example: If he was drunk and riding his bike and ran it up under the front wheel of a vehicle, not only would he get a DUI, but his insurance would be required to fix his mangled legs and the other vehicle's repair costs. His response was "Homina homina homina."

I told him that I we should make a deal. If he and all of his friends would obey the law, I would give them as much of the road as they wanted. Apparently, they have not kept up their end of the bargain. For you see, I heard from a local cyclist (who agrees with everything I say, by the way), and he told me that his cronies have gotten numerous traffic tickets for running stop signs in my neighborhood! Huzzah to the local authorities!

In an area where there are clearly no minimum fitness requirements for our local law enforcement, it's nice to see them getting their rightful revenge on all you toned, riding Adonises. It's clear they are just jealous.

P.S.
My original 'I hate cyclists' has become a bit of a sore spot on the internet. It has jumped to the number one Google search entry for 'I hate cyclists'. Who knew that they spent so much time surfing the internet for people who hate them.