http://www.woj.com.au/2007/10/31/brisbane-he-died-with-a-metal-storm-slug-in-his-head/ Sat, 11 Feb 2012 23:12:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://www.woj.com.au/2007/10/31/brisbane-he-died-with-a-metal-storm-slug-in-his-head/comment-page-1/#comment-225266 Speedlinking 16 November 2007 » Treadly and Me Fri, 16 Nov 2007 05:16:37 +0000 http://www.woj.com.au/2007/10/31/brisbane-he-died-with-a-metal-storm-slug-in-his-head/#comment-225266 [...] After sloshing through this bilge (that apparently passes for informed opinion), it’s interesting to see how a similar outburst was handled in the USA. First, the nasty little hatchet job and then the apology by the editor. As Voltaire might have said (but actually didn’t)… [...] [...] After sloshing through this bilge (that apparently passes for informed opinion), it’s interesting to see how a similar outburst was handled in the USA. First, the nasty little hatchet job and then the apology by the editor. As Voltaire might have said (but actually didn’t)… [...]

]]> http://www.woj.com.au/2007/10/31/brisbane-he-died-with-a-metal-storm-slug-in-his-head/comment-page-1/#comment-224203 Luciana Battel Thu, 15 Nov 2007 06:05:57 +0000 http://www.woj.com.au/2007/10/31/brisbane-he-died-with-a-metal-storm-slug-in-his-head/#comment-224203 A national campaigne similar to the alcohol awareness campagne in schools needs to be addressed, as children are the ones who can impress upon adults the importance of taking care of people who ride bicycles, cyclists are real and not just a non descript object. We are some ones child, brother, sister, mother, father, out having fun, exercising racing etc. Education of the road rules to all is required. Even before driving age the rules should be readily learnt. We must share the road in this age of governments encouraging us to use less fuels, less pollution, a more healthful society and live a better longer life.If people knew the rules the government wouln't need to spend money on finishing bike lanes, we wouldn't have to watch our backs all the time as the driver would watch out for our safety as the rules state to all vehicle operators, including cyclists. Keep riding and enjoy the freedom. A national campaigne similar to the alcohol awareness campagne in schools needs to be addressed, as children are the ones who can impress upon adults the importance of taking care of people who ride bicycles, cyclists are real and not just a non descript object. We are some ones child, brother, sister, mother, father, out having fun, exercising racing etc. Education of the road rules to all is required. Even before driving age the rules should be readily learnt. We must share the road in this age of governments encouraging us to use less fuels, less pollution, a more healthful society and live a better longer life.If people knew the rules the government wouln’t need to spend money on finishing bike lanes, we wouldn’t have to watch our backs all the time as the driver would watch out for our safety as the rules state to all vehicle operators, including cyclists. Keep riding and enjoy the freedom.

]]> http://www.woj.com.au/2007/10/31/brisbane-he-died-with-a-metal-storm-slug-in-his-head/comment-page-1/#comment-220749 Sydney: Helmet Cam Captures Road Rage Against Cyclist : Wheels of Justice Tue, 06 Nov 2007 10:44:23 +0000 http://www.woj.com.au/2007/10/31/brisbane-he-died-with-a-metal-storm-slug-in-his-head/#comment-220749 [...] The media must also bare the blame for inciting road rage with repeated articles stirring up driver hatred of cyclists and sometimes encouraging road rage attacks. The Wheels of Justice continues to highlight examples of poor journalistic practice and incitement of road rage, the most recent piece by columnist John Birmingham in the Brisbane Times expressing a wish that he had a ‘Metal Storm’ weapon fitted to his car to deal with cyclists. (Brisbane: He Died with a Metal Storm Slug in His Head - WOJ 31/10/07) [...] [...] The media must also bare the blame for inciting road rage with repeated articles stirring up driver hatred of cyclists and sometimes encouraging road rage attacks. The Wheels of Justice continues to highlight examples of poor journalistic practice and incitement of road rage, the most recent piece by columnist John Birmingham in the Brisbane Times expressing a wish that he had a ‘Metal Storm’ weapon fitted to his car to deal with cyclists. (Brisbane: He Died with a Metal Storm Slug in His Head – WOJ 31/10/07) [...]

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