And I'm with Brother Stark. I used to give people the the benefit of the doubt and acknowledge thier opinions. Used to do that whole "I'm sorry you feel that way" thing.
I still do, as long as people are polite. It's more than okay that we agree to disagree respectfully; and I'm all for an intellectual debate. But when people bring it in my face like they did to you, I'll usually just give a flippant remark of embarrasing ridicule and walk away. I've come to value every second I have on this earth, and won't waste them (nor precious oxygen) talking with close-minded morons who think thier philosophy on life is the only acceptable one. Damn fascists.
Nice! That rules... I think many people who complain about how dangerous bikes are etc. are just jealous that they don't have the courage or skill to learn to ride
I think you chose the best way possible to tell this guy what's up. I think doing what you did is much more pregressive and mature than ignoring him or being a dick back to him.
earwig wrote:Nice! That rules... I think many people who complain about how dangerous bikes are etc. are just jealous that they don't have the courage or skill to learn to ride
Oh so true, because I used to be one. Once I was educated on it, I realized what a moron I was. I deal with this alot especially since I just began riding. Many people at work have told me "You're crazy, you have kids, how irresponsible, i've seen horrible motorcycle accidents" My responce was similar to storysunfolding's, I've also seen really bad car accidents and pedestriand getting hit, and im still driving a car and walking outside!
my ama mag gives 116 reasonsmotorcycles are great hear is 11 reasons mc are the best vehicles
$10,000 of mc will outperform $70,000 of car
you can usaully fill up for $10 or less
you almost never walk away from your car backwards
you can identify most bikes at a glance or by sound alone
parking is fun
you do not see scenery you are part of it
if you are careful you can fit 6 in 1 garage
there are as many ways to make your own bike as there are people
you are the most manuverable thing in traffic
and my favorite
DOWNSHIFT, THROTTLE-BUGH-BYE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sounds like he is still mad that his Mom won't let him have a bike and his girlfriend probabley commented on how cool your bike looked and that set him off.
