Re: Purpose of this group

I couldn't agree more.  If I had to pick the most relevant forum in America
right now, I would consider our looming problems with the end of the oil
age, our deepening health crisis with obesity, skyrocketing costs of
supporting motorists instead of citizens, how long commutes and being sealed
inside cars is dissolving the fabric of our society, and the overall
physical condition of our cities and communities and our increasing
isolation and incivility.

Taking this into account, I would look at the most efficient form of
transportation on the planet, one that improves your health, relies on
renewable fuel, and is essentially non-polluting - the bicycle.  I would
look at the torrent of subsidies going to the automobile at the expense of
the bike.

Then I look at rec.bicycles.soc; the forum that has the opportunity to
become the molecule of steel at the tip of the spear for positive change, so
to speak - and I'm proud - because I manage not to weep openly.



"Steve" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> I give up.  I joined this group to read and learn about bicycle related
> information.  Over the past month, I have seen nothing but flaming and
> irresponsible use of this group.  If flaming is your flavor, then go some
> place else.  All others need to block these folks and stop
responding!!!!!!
> PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE STOP.  Let's discuss biking or get out and ride.
>
> Steve
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