> It seems to me the best approach is to establish that we are
> motorcyclists with organic engines and we similarly have a right and
> need to manage our lane space.
>
"Bicyclists are motorcyclists with organic engines".
Slight variation: "Bicycles are motorcycles with organic engines".
I love it! Did you just think of it? Adding to my favorite quotes in
facebook right now!
Serge
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