tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3034991754692855646.post5835166532771658452..comments2023-06-17T03:14:04.495-04:00Comments on Carless Columbus: Rick's Open Letter To A Hummer DriverJamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05040231681301411948noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3034991754692855646.post-42145937109610446502008-04-09T17:40:00.000-04:002008-04-09T17:40:00.000-04:00In 2003, former Miss America Heather French was bl...In 2003, former Miss America Heather French was blinded by the sun as she piloted her Lincoln Navigator through an intersection, killing 44 year old Karola Stede as she cycled across the intersection. The wife of the Kentucky Lt Governor was reportedly very upset that she had to go through the ordeal. No charges were filed in this "accident."<BR/><BR/><B> IF YOU CAN'T SEE WHERE YOU'RE GOING, SLOW DOWN OR STOP.</B> It's not that difficult.Yokota Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04808661100114872654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3034991754692855646.post-77594126586601881952008-04-09T16:46:00.000-04:002008-04-09T16:46:00.000-04:00That's my whole point, though, Krystal - if they c...That's my whole point, though, Krystal - if they can't see cyclists, then they're not looking hard enough. If they look around completely before moving, then they'll see the cyclists. The same goes for cyclists who hit pedestrians - if they are looking around and riding defensively, they'll see the pedestrians no matter what they're wearing. And cars should be even MORE careful given their vastly greater ability to hurt people.Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05040231681301411948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3034991754692855646.post-51933448346579347132008-04-02T16:23:00.000-04:002008-04-02T16:23:00.000-04:00I think people should remember that sometimes cars...I think people should remember that sometimes cars really can't see cyclists, especially if they're not properly dressed. Usually I agree with you, saying I didn't see you is a cop-out, but sometimes it's appropriate.Krystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09478929367733687681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3034991754692855646.post-43436039620641917042008-03-06T10:32:00.000-05:002008-03-06T10:32:00.000-05:00That's interesting, Rick - even the LAW says that'...That's interesting, Rick - even the LAW says that's not the case. <BR/><BR/>That's one of the reasons I think we need to adopt the 5th Motorist Directive like the EU has, as I paraphrased in my response to SiouxGeonz.Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05040231681301411948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3034991754692855646.post-74758918374024335822008-03-06T10:30:00.000-05:002008-03-06T10:30:00.000-05:00I've been on both sides of this situation. When I...I've been on both sides of this situation. When I'm the driver, I ALWAYS stop to apologize, and when I'm the cyclist, I try my hardest to at least make the person aware that they almost hit me.<BR/><BR/>Sadly, some acquaintances still have the "cars rule the road" mentality and won't wait for pedestrians in a crosswalk or even yield the right-of-way to pedestrians crossing the road.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01638743505446600068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3034991754692855646.post-383747380929157942008-03-06T10:29:00.000-05:002008-03-06T10:29:00.000-05:00What would that really do, ruzicho2000? Open him ...What would that really do, ruzicho2000? Open him up to abuse by other people? I think Rick did exactly the right thing. He confronted the driver and told him about what he did, acting courteously and as a good ambassador for cycling in town. That's going to have more positive impact than starting a smear campaign against the guy, especially since Rick seems to live in the same neighborhood as Jack.Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05040231681301411948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3034991754692855646.post-59869059907339763332008-03-06T09:14:00.000-05:002008-03-06T09:14:00.000-05:00I have to disagree, SiouxGeonz. If it's done on p...I have to disagree, SiouxGeonz. <BR/><BR/>If it's done on purpose, it's reckless endangerment. If it's not done on purpose, it's negligence. All drivers should be aware that their vehicle can injure or kill if they let down their guard. <BR/><BR/>The European Union wisely and legally puts the onus on the drivers of cars and larger vehicles for the safety of everyone around them. We should be doing that here, too. That would be a great way to get drivers to pay attention and drive more safely.Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05040231681301411948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3034991754692855646.post-21066948126201963452008-03-05T21:48:00.000-05:002008-03-05T21:48:00.000-05:00Not seeing is a little like not remembering. IT's...Not seeing is a little like not remembering. IT's generally not done on purpose. <BR/> Not to relieve *anybody* of responsibility for learning ot pay attention - however, it is important IMHO to figure out the real root of the problem.SiouxGeonzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14852040976080951492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3034991754692855646.post-10735324213190076452008-03-05T20:36:00.000-05:002008-03-05T20:36:00.000-05:00Thanks. I talked to Jack today. It was weird, bu...Thanks. I talked to Jack today. It was weird, but I think I got the point across.Rick Loguehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03889705521560958806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3034991754692855646.post-86399143596485722202008-03-05T19:30:00.000-05:002008-03-05T19:30:00.000-05:00I yelled at a guy who pulled a left cross in front...I yelled at a guy who pulled a left cross in front of me. He actually stopped and rolled his window down! I yelled at him some more, paused to take a breath and then.... he apologized!<BR/><BR/>Made me feel like a creep.Yokota Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04808661100114872654noreply@blogger.com