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PostPosted: Wed Apr 19, 2006 19:52 
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Actually the immediate cause is not the cyclist, but the idiot's inability to drive properly with due consideration for others. The cyclists is no more of a cause than the fact that there is a road there.


To be fair, I don't believe Paul is using the word 'cause' to attatch culpability to the cyclist.
The motorist moved out 'because' the cyclist was there, the fact that he did so was the blameworthy action.


I did have my tongue slightly in my cheek, however I believe it was worth making my post as there is but a hair's breadth between the words that Paul used and a victim blaming (assuming the cyclist had become a victim)


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PostPosted: Sat Apr 29, 2006 10:31 
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Rigpig wrote:
B cyclist wrote:
Actually the immediate cause is not the cyclist, but the idiot's inability to drive properly with due consideration for others. The cyclists is no more of a cause than the fact that there is a road there.


To be fair, I don't believe Paul is using the word 'cause' to attatch culpability to the cyclist.
The motorist moved out 'because' the cyclist was there, the fact that he did so was the blameworthy action.


Yep Rigs - the driver should have waited for a safer overtaking opportunity. After all - unless there was a blind bend or a hump - also a nono for an overtake in any case - then he should have seen ferg in his car.

Cyclists? Too many appear nervous of adopting a primary position. Why I would most certainly recommend anyone who returns to cycling for pleasure, commutes or both to consider spending a pleasant two hours or so with a trained Cycling Instructor.

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