Blaming the human victim of the machines

Biking Rules has failed. Accepting the blame for the danger in the streets to our own lives has given the supporters of the auto/oil status-quo the fuel they need to deny cyclists safe infrastructure. Accepting token "shared use" pathways as bike commuting options has let politicians wash themselves "green" while putting anyone who doesn't use a car in danger.

Police and politicians stand in the way at every turn.

"No criminality" is the mantra of the NYPD with regard to reckless drivers.

What can we do? Who brought us here?

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