Originally Posted by tadawdy
"sadly, i will probably be badly injured someday while riding in
traffic. i'd prefer not to die, thank you."

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Well, it's like the say, "THAT'S A BIG IF."

But whenever you ride a bike you MUST ACCEPT that possibility, even
when others are to blame. In a way A CYCLIST IS A SITTING DUCK for all
kinds of STUPID DRIVERS (say those on the phone) or AGGRESSIVE DRIVERS
(those who think they own the road and can push the slow and weak
around).

The goal of such a campaign is NOT to produce martyrs, but to draw
attention to the issue of INSECURITY FOR CYCLISTS. And if they hit
you, they must know they must pay a hefty price. Chances are though,
that the minute they see an ORGANIZED WAY to resist those abuses,
they'll stay away from you.