tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3090991993980511979.post2907706702019433893..comments2023-08-23T22:06:29.354+10:00Comments on Freedom Cyclist (ad-free advocacy): A Dominant Paradigm - let's shift itFreedom Cyclisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11187400454555241935noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3090991993980511979.post-62303116537934863372009-12-02T23:40:13.730+11:002009-12-02T23:40:13.730+11:00thanks, Herve, for your comments - very relevant a...thanks, Herve, for your comments - very relevant and spot on!Freedom Cyclisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11187400454555241935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3090991993980511979.post-4131089727207859032009-12-01T12:38:52.099+11:002009-12-01T12:38:52.099+11:00"overrepresented in road casualty statistics&..."overrepresented in road casualty statistics"<br />is standard government speak to justify additional restrictions on cyclist.<br /><br />What they don't tell you is that countries like Holland that have built bicycle paths have much less bicycle injuries than us... with no helmets.<br /><br />What we're in Australia doing is not working, but that's not stopping theses people.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00392867419470949320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3090991993980511979.post-60296001565590200892009-12-01T12:28:29.213+11:002009-12-01T12:28:29.213+11:00"Helmets saves lives?" That's a lie..."Helmets saves lives?" That's a lie!<br /><br />Bicycle deaths & injuries have increased since the helmet law. That is what a poster has shown here, with some data to back it up.<br />http://www.copenhagenize.com/2009/11/sue-mr-rubbo-and-australian-bixis.html<br /><br />It has been known for a while, but the government is doing its best to hide the truth. It keeps repeating the same lies. Few people question them.<br /><br />How stupid is this regulation 256! When a law is shown to be ineffective, why not make it worse? If this had anything to do with safety, why would paying a fare let you out of it? This is ridiculous. Have you ever seen the bicycle taxis in the sydney CBD? They are forced to wear a helmet too! Ludicrous considering their riding position. This little change was probably designed to avoid putting them out of business.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00392867419470949320noreply@blogger.com