Scared of other drivers, not motorcycle

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April 23, 2006

Anonymous The Meridian Star Sun Apr 23, 2006, 11:09 PM CDT

In response to Dave Mathena’s letter regarding motorcycles and safety (“If safety is the objective, outlaw motorcycles,” Thursday, April 6), as a rider myself I am terrified in some situations when riding — not because I am riding a motorcycle but because the other drivers on the road have no respect for motorcyclists.

The thought of outlawing motorcycles is what is ludicrous. That is saying that drinking and driving kills, so let’s outlaw any and all alcohol products nationwide. Let’s see how far that goes. Falls from heights kill people as well. Are we going to outlaw ladders? I think not.

The way to make it safer for motorcyclists is for the other drivers on the road to give us the respect we need and deserve. I am happy to say that I am a motorcyclist and proud to be a member of the Southern Cruisers, a riding club that has done and will continue to do a lot for our communities.

So let’s get our priorities in order — not outlawing motorcycles but paying attention when we drive.

John Bishop

Booneville

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