Encouraging dangerous behaviour

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Encouraging dangerous behaviour

Postby Phil H » Tue Aug 21, 2012 2:31 pm

(Via BikeRadar)

[url=http://www.theargus.co.uk/yourargus/letters/9880780.Cycle_danger_/]This woman[/url] seems distressed that, after seeing lots of cyclists in Brighton, her kids want bikes. I certainly hope that nobody riding through the area would have given the impression that cycling is fun for adults and kids alike.
[quote]While none of them broke the law,

That's a refreshing observation in a newspaper letter.
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Re: Encouraging dangerous behaviour

Postby Nicolas » Wed Aug 22, 2012 2:25 pm

Brilliant! Ironic her name is... Brownlee!
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Re: Encouraging dangerous behaviour

Postby Amy » Wed Aug 22, 2012 7:53 pm

It reads just like a wind-up - when was it written/published? 1st April :?: :shock:
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Re: Encouraging dangerous behaviour

Postby Elliot M » Thu Aug 23, 2012 2:26 pm

Trolling is older than the internet. And papers making up letters may be even older...
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