There are very few situations in normal society where you are expected to look out for the incompetence of others and if someone else gets it wrong you are responsible for the result.
The victim is usually a very normal person going about his lawful business, cruelly interrupted by the inconvenience of killing, maiming or injuring a cyclist. After all cycling is an outdated mode of transport,…
This is important – the victim blaming must stop. I was outraged at the coverage on Midlands Today last night. I got out with big lights, body actions and am an assertive, confident cyclist. But against people who can’t, won’t or are too distracted to see me, I stand no chance, whatever measures I take to protect myself from the stupidity of others.
How about the cops nick some of these buggers on mobiles for a change?
Cheers, Aiden – very well said.
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