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[–] 26 points 2 months ago (8 children)

the risk is born by the rider instead of the public.

This is some bullshit. A motorcycle may be smaller than a car comparatively but one being hurled at you at highway speeds is still lethal. Both pedestrians and people in cars die to speeding motorcycles every day.

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  • [–] -5 points 2 months ago* (3 children)

    Compared to a fucking truck or SUV at highway speeds? No shot.

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  • [–] 14 points 2 months ago* (2 children)

    How is the comparison even relevant?
    Last time I checked SUVs are required to adhere to speed limits too.

    I wasn't arguing about cars vs motorcycles, I was arguing that

    the risk is born by the rider instead of the public.

    is complete horseshit.

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  • [+] -8 points 2 months ago (3 children)

    people in cars die to speeding motorcycles every day.

    No, they fucking don't. It's phenomenally rare. It's utterly unheard of in one-way, divided traffic.

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  • [–] 4 points 2 months ago (2 children)

    which is why the personal injury law firm i consult with from time to time has absolutely no business. none.

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