I disagree. I think it is a perfect use of this list.
Candi
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From: obra-bounces@list.obra.org [mailto:obra-bounces@list.obra.org] On
Behalf Of joec@aracnet.com
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 2:45 PM
To: Joseph Leineweber; obra@list.obra.org
Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] HB 2228
Umm, ok. I/we get it. You dont like this bill. FIne.
There is no frigging need to spam the entire OBRA group with your email
to Sen Greenlick!
On Thu, 13 Jan 2011 14:39:32 -0800, Joseph Leineweber
wrote:
> Mr Greenlick,
>
> I have recently read your statement on HB 2228 regarding your
> motivations for introducing the safety bill. In that statement you
> cite an OHSU study that finds that nearly 1/3 of the bicycle commuting
> community suffers traumatic injury each year. As an avid cyclist it
> leads me to question why are we not addressing the root problem
> instead of chasing an issue that you admit to have no data on at all?
> While some trauma is self inflicted, I know from many "close
> encounters" the biggest threat to a cyclist commuting is automotive.
>
>
> I am pleased to see your concern with the safety of children and
> cyclist, but I encourage you to rethink your approach and address the
> larger issues. Issues that you do have empirical data on, if you need
> help collecting further data I am sure the bicycle transportation
> alliance would be more than willing to assist you and even help you
> with your efforts to serve the cycling community.
>
> Respectfully,
>
> Joseph Leineweber
> Portland, OR
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