Motorbike Warning from MP

Works for me - I'd say Mr Clark was fairly clear in his rebuttal, without resorting to the emotive language of Mr Sheerman. May still be worth writing to him all the same though, if you live in his patch, and point out the error of his ways.

MP stands for massive pri*ck

Originally Posted by thulfi

MP stands for massive pri*ck

Comments like that make me wonder if they will ever get public respect...

Respect is earnt, not just a title.

[Bri w]

Originally Posted by thulfi

MP stands for massive pri*ck

Not all are that bad but I do understand why their rep is so bad.

But equally its like saying all bikers are ........... pick a typical non-biker response.

yeeh yeeh obviously not generalising, but in regards to this thread, and this MP, I believe sir, that it is a fitting comment!

"Michael Fabricant (Lichfield) (Con): Often, it is the drivers of four-wheeled vehicles who cause the harm. But, what steps is the Minister taking to try to stop ordinary pedal cyclists going through red lights, cycling the wrong way and endangering pedestrians"

I like this dude already which party and where can i vote for him!!!

On a side note my parents (well my dad) doesnt like my bike but he respects my choice to ride and now looks for bikers where he didnt before. Should I have kids (lord help us no) i'll let them choose if they wish to be bikers or not, as for anything else (assuming its not illegal!)

My parents do not approve. They didn't before my off, they extra don't after, though my father disapproves more than my mother (who is a closet petrolhead)

Having recovered from the fit I had when I read the article in the first place I would like to point out what I feel to be the solution and it has probably suggested before.

1) It should be compulsory for all car drivers before they can even attempt a car test to have undertaken at least the CBT for motorbikes so that they can gain an appreciation of road sense on two wheels and the world from the two wheeled perspective.
2) All car drivers under the age of 21 should, in the same way as bikers, be restricted to cars which have a certain brake horse power and power to weight ratio. The concept and reality of 17 year old child getting behind the wheel of a powerful car seems somewhat akin to watching an African Child soldier handle an RPG7 Rocket launcher
3) All new drivers should have to display a mandatory sign on the vehicle to indicate to other road users that they are within 12 months of passing a test

Int his way at least we all gain some respect for the dangers of the roads that we all face daily (Thanks for the pot holes Kirklees) and for the other road users all around us.

I took my bike test late in my life having been interested all my life and it has made me a better, more alert driver to everything on the roads around me.

[Messie]

To the OP. A person (OK an MP) says he doesn't recommend males riding motorbikes

It's OK to hunt Chavs then?

Someone will recommend hunting bikers next - good grief!