Critical Mass to celebrate 10 years of defiance

Civil disobedience on wheels will role this Friday in San Francisco celebrating 10 years of rides. While many motorists still get upset over bikes on the road, and about this monthly event, it has helped make many positive changes in the area. Bike lanes have been built and San Francisco has become more bike and pedestrian friendly.

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Keith Olbermann wants to know why the sports media is shocked by violent fans.

Well, yes I want to know why they are shocked also. Not for the lame reason's Olbermann gives, however. We frequently see star athletes assault wives, fans and coaches without any consequence. They are rarely held accountable for their actions and laugh at the justice system. Shouldn't we expect fans to emulate their favorite players? Shouldn't they expect the same treatment even if they are not stars? Aren't all people supposed to be equal in America?

Randy Moss, the $75 million dollar idiot, pushed a city traffic official down the street with his car. After half a block he accelerated and knocked her down. Anybody else does this they are looking at serious legal troubles. Randy waltzes out of jail whistling, berates a female reporter, and then complains about his ride not being there. He will not miss a game, and have to pay only a 'pocket change' fine. Why should anybody else now expect anything different. Disclaimer here: Your results may vary if you are not a 'star!'

County prosecutor Amy Klobuchar said Randy got the lesser charges because they could to prove that Moss intended to hurt the traffic official. When you drive your car into anybody, no matter the speed, could that not be considered 'trying to hurt them?'

Now when fans leave a game, and do not want to follow the directions given by the traffic officials, do not be surprised if they 'gently push' the person down the street.

Pop Quiz

Which activity is considered more egregious in Atlanta?

(a) Spousal abuse / simple battery during a domestic dispute.

(b) Verbally insulting somebody.

The answer? Well you figure it out. Bobby Cox was charged with simple battery after a dispute with his wife. Nothing has ever really been said about it since, and Bobby is considered a hero. John Rocker ran his mouth, and was later run out of Atlanta, and is considered a villain. Are you thinking the answer should be (a).

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