On Tue, 23 Jun 2020 07:38:05 -0500, AMuzi wrote:

https://cyclingindustry.news/details...cher-released/

What could go wrong? Will it be an efficient and necessary
use of tax revenues, unlike every other ****hole program in
the past? Hope springs eternal.

Sounds like a good idea. However, the road to bureaucracy is paved
with the wreckage of good intentions. My guess(tm) is that most of
the revenue derived from the program will go towards:

1. A newly created Ministry of Personal Transportation, the primary
purpose of which is to expand its oversight into adjacent areas. For
example, a skateboard repair program that includes mandatory
registration, a shiny new license plate, and a requirement to purchase
useless accessories, such as skateboard running lights.

2. A program to inspect and certify recipients of the bicycle
vouchers for unsafe habits, such as doing their own repairs and
purchasing bicycle parts on Amazon and eBay. Only approved parts may
be used.

3. A 30 year research project on the effectiveness of the repair
voucher program to determine if the program is worthwhile. The
conclusion of the program is predictable and pre-determined, but 30
years of research should be able to support a few entrenched insiders.

4. The creation of cast in stone standards for what constitutes
proper bicycle repair. This should help standardize products from
contributing manufacturers and ban unsafe products from those who fail
to contribute. Extra revenue will come from indpendent licensed
inspectors and testing labs assisting in the standardization program.

Perhaps I should stop here before my imagination gives me a headache?


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