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$500 may be a significant amount, but within the context of visiting a hospital (as is the case) and bike repairs, it is not a great financial burden. Either the bike wasn't damaged greatly or it was a relatively cheap bike. $500 is likely the cost of the visit to the hospital and a single Advil that cost $35. The comments that mentioned the expense were framed. It's not a matter of being part of the 1%, not valuing a dollar or a sign of worth.

On the other hand, I think Falls Church's stance is disturbing and doesn't address any of the problems that were presented in the scenario and frankly that is something that is seen too often in these discussions. At the root of many of these issues are a lack of education on both sides. Lawsuits for attention and to rally like minded people won't help relations or improve education more than they will divide people into "right" and "wrong" and potentially separate traffic and inconvenience both "sides" more.

Commenting on this site can be very frustrating when there are some who like to make a point of arguing instead of making a point.

Why does a car driver need to communicate with a cyclist beyond eye contact and a wave?

MLD, I never even said anything about verbal or any other type of audible communication.

by selxic on Jun 7, 2012 5:05 pm • link • report