Re:Cars took over because the legal system helped squeezed o...
by justinator on Wednesday July 10, 2019 @11:55AM
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There's some major PTSD that happens when you get hit by a multi-ton metal object with a fairly unempathetic operator.
If you ask a person on the street why they don't exchange a quick car ride with riding a bike or walking, they may tell you that they're scared of getting hit by a car - and this is probably before getting hit by a car.
I can't really quantify the emotional stress riding bikes costs me now each, and every time a car almost hits me (which is a regular basis), but it's something I have to now live with. And I friggin' love riding bikes.
Re:Cars took over because the legal system helped squeezed o...
by briandear on Wednesday July 10, 2019 @10:32AM
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So if someone hits someone in a car and they are just minor injuries we should’t involve the legal system? The method of injury ought not matter: car, bike, scooter, whatever — breaking road laws should be enforced and injuries should result in further charges.
Be aware though that this is not always the case. For instance if you are driving next to a playing field you are expected to watch out and brake for children who can always show up on the road and not doing so has consequences.