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So the police and state must suddenly take on this effort? At what cost? Where do the police resources come from? Even then, what if the cyclist still can't aff

So the police and state must suddenly take on this effort? At what cost? Where do the police resources come from? Even then, what if the cyclist still can't afford it? They have to walk? Do they need insurance if they are late and have to run, maybe jay-walk a couple times? A working bicycle can be found for under $50 in even the most expensive cities, have $0 in operating costs, and will last for decades. There are likely no other personal transportation options which offer that. Get out of our bubble. Some people have $0 and literally can't afford anything in their budget or to plan more than a few weeks ahead... They can't account for unknown events, and frankly don't need to worry about going bankrupt because of an accident. Poverty is fucked up.

korzun 12y ago
> Some people have $0 and literally can't afford anything Did you just find that out? Congratulations. Most of cyclists in NYC are probably making more than you. Save your tears. If you really cared and understood the dynamics of the 'poor' you would realize that stuff like this is there to protect them. Rich person can afford the expense of two broken legs. Poor person? Not so much.
- hack_edu 12y ago
  You sincerely think that most cyclists in NYC make more than even the average HN reader? You must tip really well! ;) Stay in that bubble, and tell me more about the rich and entitled bicyclists that slow down your Uber.