On Feb 3, 10:14 pm, "burtthebike"
wrote:
"Sir Jeremy" wrote in message

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On 3 Feb, 15:33, Nick wrote:

Nuxx Bar wrote:
On Feb 3, 12:19 am, "Pete Biggs"
p...@pomegranateremovehighlyimpracticalfruitbiggs .tc wrote:

I think militant cyclist make drivers more aware of cyclists which makes
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You don't get it.

Militant cyclist **** people off and turn all cyclists into objects of
hate

Which says much more about you than the cyclists you hate.

But it's not just him, it's lots of people. It's human nature to an
extent. Rather than telling people that they shouldn't react in such
a way to militant cyclists, wouldn't it be easier just to get rid of
the militant cyclists (who are after all in the minority)? They don't
help anyone, even other cyclists; they just cause danger, irritation
and resentment all round. It seems obvious to me that the best
solution is to nip the militancy in the bud. That way we're dealing
with the cause (the militant cyclists) rather than one of the many
symptoms (the way that some people react to them). Surely the only
people who would object to such a strategy are the militants
themselves, and their misguided supporters. You can oppose the
militants and still be every bit a "proper cyclist"; in fact, by
opposing the militants, you are helping rather than betraying your
fellow cyclists.

And please learn to quote properly. It's not that difficult.