Having just perused bicycle fatality statistics*, (one third happen at intersections) I was thinking of them as I crossed to the north of a busy intersection. Once across, I waited at the curb to go west. As I was waiting a man in a pick up started swearing at me. I couldn&#39;t quite figure out what he was saying, but I sure got the idea he didn&#39;t like something I had done. .I did hear, &quot;It&#39;s people like you that raise our taxes!&quot; Looking at him bewildered I pondered: did I cross wrong, not wear a helmet or bright clothing, get in someone&#39;s way? Did he know I advocated for the Braid trail? Then as he started off down Millhopper road he shouted, &quot;You crazy people vote for niggers!&quot;  Oh, yes I hadn&#39;t removed the campaign sticker on the back of my jacket! <div>
<br></div><div><br></div><div>* 70 percent die from head injuries in ninety percent of all accidents the person is not wearing a helmet (I thought this was because of crazy college kids who ride a lot in a crazy manner and don&#39;t wear helmets- but to my surprise in that year- the lowest death rate in cycle accidents (other than the very old or very young) was in college age folks. The peak years for deaths is age 13 and 45- mostly male and most often between 6 and 9pm. </div>