Denial on two levels

Posted on September 15, 2025 by jsallen

In the crude “it just sort of happened” narrative, the driver bears no responsibility, and in the cosmic New Age narrative, the driver bears no responsibility. Got it.

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About jsallen

John S. Allen is the author or co-author of numerous publications about bicycling including Bicycling Street Smarts, which has been adopted as the bicycle driver's manual in several US states. He has been active with the Massachusetts Bicycle Coalition since 1978 and served as a member of the board of Directors of the League of American Bicyclists from 2003 through 2009.
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