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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Calm down everyone.  I'm pretty sure the Range Rover comment was a joke.

Between cars and pedestrians, a car will always win.  Therefore, pedestrians should be more careful since they have a lot more to lose.  Not giving drivers an excuse to do what they want but would you rather be flattened (and right) or alive (and still able to comment on DCUM)?
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Nope. Pedestrians are dangers only to themselves. Drivers are dangers to themselves and others. Therefore, drivers should be more careful because they can harm others as well as themselves.

Also, driving is a privilege; walking is a right.[/quote]

Realistically, everyone’s primary instinct is to protect themselves. The biggest danger to drivers is other cars, so they will always be focused primarily on other cars. It is suicidal for pedestrians (and cyclists) to think that this basic human instinct can be changed. Drivers need to actively stay aware of this but in high stress situations it’s always going to be unpredictable. If things go wrong who is going to end up in the hospital (or worse)?[/quote]

Thank you for making the case for adopting policies to reduce driving.   DC should adopt a congestion charge, we should eliminate parking minimums on new development (and implement parking maximums!)  and adopt road diets.

If that doesn't work - BAN CARS! [/quote]

My pleasure! And in the meantime I will preemptively nominate you guys for a Darwin Award. [/quote]

Eh? I have multiple lights, and lots of Hi Viz clothing.

I can still call out jerks. And work for change.  For the latter, you inspire me! 
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