Adrienne Johnson over at Change Your Life, Ride a Bike posted a great post from a quote ("Men of England") on a sort of call to arms for taking back our lives from the tyranny of the car. Here's my version:
People of this planet
you have traded your birthright
for a lie
"Speed, Sex, Freedom, Power can be YOURS" they claim
all the while covering up the pollution, obesity, ill health, congestion, and dependence that mark
the Rule of the Car
Carism must be denounced
but you must
wake up to do it!
Belief that a car is the "only way"
kills our women, men, children, pets, and planet.
People of this planet
Get in your saddle and claim your birthright-
a world not ruled by machines and fear.
Reclaim your power to be physically and mentally strong
independent
without destroying those in far away lands who can't see us
but feel our impact
Reclaim your power to be self-sufficient,
to make corporations shudder
and tremble at the sight of two wheels and
fast, fit, brazen, and whole people
riding on.
excellent
ReplyDeleteHi,
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to give you a heads-up on an exciting new biking article in Sierra Magazine.
Although mostly known as a hiking club, we are also tackling some of the most important environmental issues we face – including cleaning up transportation, one of the main sources of climate change pollution.
In our current issue (March/April) of our Magazine, we feature a compelling story about innovative cycling infrastructure. This story is a must-read for committed bikers looking for ways to make their communities more livable and sustainable. And it will be read by hundred of thousands of non-cyclists who will learn just how important cycling is in the battle against climate change.
Here's a link to the article: http://www.sierraclub.org/sierra/201003/nocar.aspx
Would you be interested in writing about this story?
Best,
Sarah
Sierra Club Media Assistant
85 Second Street, Second Floor
San Francisco, CA 94105
media.assistant@sierraclub.org
Rachel,
ReplyDeleteStill loving your blog. I really admire and am inspired by your dedication to blogging and biking. Wanted to share a quick additional note to your post. I read this statitic somewhere recently, can't remember where unfortunately.
Car accidents have killed more Americans than all the wars since our county's founding...this includes the Revolutionary War, The Spanish-American War, the Civil War, World Wars I and II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and both 'Desert' Wars to name a few....no one's mad about this, why?
Best, Gina