The slobs shall inherit the earth! This week many cities around the nation are promoting a "bike to work" week to raise awareness about reducing fossil fuel emissions. Most people, not keen on getting up an hour earlier than they already do, are going about business as usual. But the most environmentally responsible folks from communities are riding their bike to work.
Unfortunately, the morning rush has led to a dramatic increase in deaths among those role models for the community. Some statistics show bicycle related accidents this week at nearly 500 times the average rate! And not all drivers are apologetic about their road rudeness. In Roseland, Indiana, one driver being held for vehicular manslaughter said, "I was in a rush to not be late to work for the third day in a row this week. So you can imagine my frustration when every few blocks the same stupid $#@% kept passing traffic stopped at lights and then holding it up to a crawl when we caught up. I'm not sure how wrong it was that I didn't give him any room but the officer didn't see it that way."
So if you are one of the ones making a sacrifice and riding your bike to work, Pfft, Science! commends you. Unless you are in our lane and make us 5 minutes late to work.
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