What American Cities are Missing: Bikes by the Thousands

"Bolwerk" wrote in message
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In article , Bolwerk
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From what I understand, cycling is better on your joints than most
other forms of exercise.


Unless done on a sufficiently soft surface, jogging is horrible on feet
and leg joints. Yet, there are people I see jogging on the sidewalks
every day.

Should we ban jogging on the sidewalks? Or should we convert all our
sidewalks to barkdust, which is a much less damaging surface to walk or
jog on?

The debate raging right now is whether "abusive" things, including
"self-abuse," should all be banned.

George says yes. He wants to ban carpentry, automobile mechanics, ditch
digging, sewer cleaning, NASCAR, and anything else that might have a mild
occupational hazard.

Ballet, pro football, mining, sewing...

"Bolwerk" wrote in message
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wrote:
In article , Bolwerk
wrote:

From what I understand, cycling is better on your joints than most
other forms of exercise.


Unless done on a sufficiently soft surface, jogging is horrible on feet
and leg joints. Yet, there are people I see jogging on the sidewalks
every day.

Should we ban jogging on the sidewalks? Or should we convert all our
sidewalks to barkdust, which is a much less damaging surface to walk or
jog on?

The debate raging right now is whether "abusive" things, including
"self-abuse," should all be banned.

George says yes. He wants to ban carpentry, automobile mechanics, ditch
digging, sewer cleaning, NASCAR, and anything else that might have a mild
occupational hazard.


You have just made all this up out of your hatred for real people. Why
do you enjoy being so stupid?

george conklin wrote:
"Bolwerk" wrote in message
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wrote:
In article , Bolwerk
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From what I understand, cycling is better on your joints than most
other forms of exercise.

Unless done on a sufficiently soft surface, jogging is horrible on feet
and leg joints. Yet, there are people I see jogging on the sidewalks
every day.

Should we ban jogging on the sidewalks? Or should we convert all our
sidewalks to barkdust, which is a much less damaging surface to walk or
jog on?
The debate raging right now is whether "abusive" things, including
"self-abuse," should all be banned.

George says yes. He wants to ban carpentry, automobile mechanics, ditch
digging, sewer cleaning, NASCAR, and anything else that might have a mild
occupational hazard.


You have just made all this up out of your hatred for real people. Why
do you enjoy being so stupid?

I didn't make it up. You implied abusive stuff should be banned. I'm a
fake person? Oh, I get it. I must be posting to Dan Quayle.

"It's rural America. It's where I came from. We always refer to
ourselves as real America. Rural America, real America, real, real,
America."

"Bolwerk" wrote in message
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george conklin wrote:
"Bolwerk" wrote in message
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wrote:
In article , Bolwerk
wrote:

From what I understand, cycling is better on your joints than most
other forms of exercise.

Unless done on a sufficiently soft surface, jogging is horrible on feet
and leg joints. Yet, there are people I see jogging on the sidewalks
every day.

Should we ban jogging on the sidewalks? Or should we convert all our
sidewalks to barkdust, which is a much less damaging surface to walk or
jog on?
The debate raging right now is whether "abusive" things, including
"self-abuse," should all be banned.

George says yes. He wants to ban carpentry, automobile mechanics, ditch
digging, sewer cleaning, NASCAR, and anything else that might have a
mild occupational hazard.


You have just made all this up out of your hatred for real people.
Why do you enjoy being so stupid?

I didn't make it up. You implied abusive stuff should be banned. I'm a
fake person? Oh, I get it. I must be posting to Dan Quayle.

"It's rural America. It's where I came from. We always refer to ourselves
as real America. Rural America, real America, real, real, America."

You are the only one who spoke of banning carpentry, mechanics and whatever
else you rant about. Sad person, you are.

george conklin wrote:
"Bolwerk" wrote in message
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george conklin wrote:
"Bolwerk" wrote in message
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wrote:
In article , Bolwerk
wrote:

From what I understand, cycling is better on your joints than most
other forms of exercise.
Unless done on a sufficiently soft surface, jogging is horrible on feet
and leg joints. Yet, there are people I see jogging on the sidewalks
every day.

Should we ban jogging on the sidewalks? Or should we convert all our
sidewalks to barkdust, which is a much less damaging surface to walk or
jog on?
The debate raging right now is whether "abusive" things, including
"self-abuse," should all be banned.

George says yes. He wants to ban carpentry, automobile mechanics, ditch
digging, sewer cleaning, NASCAR, and anything else that might have a
mild occupational hazard.

You have just made all this up out of your hatred for real people.
Why do you enjoy being so stupid?
I didn't make it up. You implied abusive stuff should be banned. I'm a
fake person? Oh, I get it. I must be posting to Dan Quayle.

"It's rural America. It's where I came from. We always refer to ourselves
as real America. Rural America, real America, real, real, America."

You are the only one who spoke of banning carpentry, mechanics and whatever
else you rant about. Sad person, you are.

Me? I don't really believe in banning things, unless you're talking
about over-the-counter sales of cyanide or something. I was just taking
your reasoning to its logical conclusion.

"Bolwerk" wrote in message
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You are the only one who spoke of banning carpentry, mechanics and
whatever else you rant about. Sad person, you are.

Me? I don't really believe in banning things, unless you're talking about
over-the-counter sales of cyanide or something. I was just taking your
reasoning to its logical conclusion.

I wouldn't expend a whole lot of effort on getting him to understand this
point. Clearly he would not have many of the beliefs he espouses if he were
able to carry them to their logical conclusion. Hence, you can logically
conclude that the ability to analyze the validity of his beliefs by taking
them to their logical conclusion is something George flat doesn't possess.

Amy Blankenship wrote:
"Bolwerk" wrote in message
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You are the only one who spoke of banning carpentry, mechanics and
whatever else you rant about. Sad person, you are.
Me? I don't really believe in banning things, unless you're talking about
over-the-counter sales of cyanide or something. I was just taking your
reasoning to its logical conclusion.

I wouldn't expend a whole lot of effort on getting him to understand this
point. Clearly he would not have many of the beliefs he espouses if he were
able to carry them to their logical conclusion. Hence, you can logically
conclude that the ability to analyze the validity of his beliefs by taking
them to their logical conclusion is something George flat doesn't possess.

Oh, my dear, it didn't take much effort. Frankly, the only reason I
brought it up is it's funny as hell. If you want me to be
*charitable*, I can be: I really should just assume that George is a
troll, but somehow I think he's actually serious.

(It would be better for George's credibility if he was a troll.)

"Bolwerk" wrote in message
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george conklin wrote:
"Bolwerk" wrote in message
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george conklin wrote:
"Bolwerk" wrote in message
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wrote:
In article , Bolwerk
wrote:

From what I understand, cycling is better on your joints than most
other forms of exercise.
Unless done on a sufficiently soft surface, jogging is horrible on
feet
and leg joints. Yet, there are people I see jogging on the sidewalks
every day.

Should we ban jogging on the sidewalks? Or should we convert all our
sidewalks to barkdust, which is a much less damaging surface to walk
or
jog on?
The debate raging right now is whether "abusive" things, including
"self-abuse," should all be banned.

George says yes. He wants to ban carpentry, automobile mechanics,
ditch digging, sewer cleaning, NASCAR, and anything else that might
have a mild occupational hazard.

You have just made all this up out of your hatred for real people.
Why do you enjoy being so stupid?
I didn't make it up. You implied abusive stuff should be banned. I'm a
fake person? Oh, I get it. I must be posting to Dan Quayle.

"It's rural America. It's where I came from. We always refer to
ourselves as real America. Rural America, real America, real, real,
America."

You are the only one who spoke of banning carpentry, mechanics and
whatever else you rant about. Sad person, you are.

Me? I don't really believe in banning things, unless you're talking about
over-the-counter sales of cyanide or something. I was just taking your
reasoning to its logical conclusion.

Nonsense.

Cycle-rickshaw pullers are among the most vulnerable section of the urban
poor
The work is very arduous and debilitating. Though the daily earning of the
puller would be about Rs 100-150 ($ 2-3), they are typically addicted to
gutka (tobacco), alcohol and gambling. That is the culture of the
profession. It is a tough and violent life. The puller's wife would
typically be a maid-servant in a middle-class home, washing utensils and
clothes, sweeping and mopping.

"Amy Blankenship" wrote in message
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"Bolwerk" wrote in message
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You are the only one who spoke of banning carpentry, mechanics and
whatever else you rant about. Sad person, you are.

Me? I don't really believe in banning things, unless you're talking
about over-the-counter sales of cyanide or something. I was just taking
your reasoning to its logical conclusion.

I wouldn't expend a whole lot of effort on getting him to understand this
point.

Pedicabs exploit the workers, and there is no point in comparing them to
carpenters or joggers.

"george conklin" wrote in message
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Me? I don't really believe in banning things, unless you're talking
about over-the-counter sales of cyanide or something. I was just taking
your reasoning to its logical conclusion.

Nonsense.

Cycle-rickshaw pullers are among the most vulnerable section of the urban
poor
The work is very arduous and debilitating. Though the daily earning of the
puller would be about Rs 100-150 ($ 2-3),

We're talking about New York!

they are typically addicted to gutka (tobacco), alcohol and gambling. That
is the culture of the profession. It is a tough and violent life.

Not in New York.

The puller's wife would typically be a maid-servant in a middle-class
home, washing utensils and clothes, sweeping and mopping.

How do you manage to tie your shoes? Really.