masessa@charter.net
Rick,
That is a really positive, constructive outlook. I think you are right and this could be a good reward for someone correcting a mistake and doing the right thing.
Dave
---- Rick C Johnson wrote:
> Has anyone else considered that Bradford might need a bike? While we
> don't have much information about his situation a couple things are
> clear from his actions:
>
> a) Something motivated him to take the ghost bike in the first place
> b) He has a conscience, an awareness and a respect for others
> c) He displayed courage and sacrifice in his return of the bike
>
> Therefore I suggest we consider helping get him a bike of his own.
> Oftentimes when people are at a tipping point in their lives all it
> takes is the smallest action to change their course for the better.
> Perhaps this is one such case.
>
> I feel I should also point out that as a group we, the cycling
> community, are quick to rise up in anger and indignation when one of our
> own is wronged. It might be good to display selflessness, charity and
> forgiveness sometimes as well.
>
> Just something to think about.
>
> Rick
>
>
> >Corey Just called me and read the text of the note the bike thief left, which I just left in a comment to Jonathan's story (updated with news of the reappearance)
> >
> >http://bikeportland.org/2008/02/14/ghost-bike-gone-missing-theft-likely/
> >_______________________________________________
> >
>
>
> Jonathan Maus wrote:
>
> >http://tinyurl.com/38o2e8
> >
> >(links to BikePortland.org)
> >
> >
> >--Jonathan
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