On our way to town this morning we had the "pleasure" of following a couple of you out enjoying the day on your motorcycles. The road was windy and wet with lot's of traffic, but that didn't stop you from weaving through the traffic and playing other motorcycle games. I felt myself growing tense with anger regarding your recklessness and the fear you were going to dump that piece of metal and I was going to have to use evasive measures to miss your broken body on the pavement as well as go through the trauma of attempting to render aid.
You choose to ride that wimpy, unprotected vehicle, while I choose to surround myself with medal and airbags. You wanted your pink fleshy body out in the open while it is hurling at 60 mph, among other vehicles that weigh much more, and provide their drivers with all sorts of safety equipment.
YOUR Choice, and I only wish I didn't have to watch it. Your odds of being involved in an accident are higher, because your vehicle is harder to see. Your odds of being critically injured in that accident are also much higher. So, Just No, don't post shit on Facebook asking me to "pay attention" because you made that decision. Of course I pay attention, I never want to hurt anyone in an accident. I look over my shoulder before I change lanes, but to error is human and we all know accidents happen each and every day.
I feel rage when I see these little signs. YOU save a life, BUY A CAR MADE OF MEDAL and Safety Equipment. People make driving mistakes.
In modern times, I can't let my dog ride in the back of my truck, but it is okay for you to drive your motorcycle through semi-trucks and speeding cars, because you like to feel wind.. (and bugs) on your face? I am not going to take more responsibility for your life than you do. All motorcycles should be banned immediately, because I have uncomfortable feelings when I watch you ride.
As I stated, I know my feelings on Motorcycle riders are unreasonable and unfair, and I don't really want to ban them. I do get annoyed and restless watching them. My family history includes two separate and life changing motorcycle accidents. While I know I am unreasonable it IS the feeling state I get in when I have to follow motorcycle riders.
Do you ever have unreasonable reactions to things? What "triggers" you?
This rant was meant to inspire conversation and I have no real desire to outlaw bikes. :)
