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Originally posted by Griff
Democracies often fail to protect minority groups.
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I agree with most of what you're saying, but this statement makes it sound like bicyclists have an inherent right to ride on the streets and have their own special bike lanes. That is not the case. Providing such amenities to bicyclists isn't one of those instances of protecting minority groups that the government has an obligation to fulfill.
Let's say some city decided to completely ban bicycles. Yes, this would be a grossly unfair act, and I'm sure people would rightly be in an uproar. But that city isn't trampling on anyone's rights. Having paved roads on which to ride your bicycle isn't a right; it's a privelege that is bestowed by the government when the majority of people think it's a good idea.
Look at Greece's decision to ban all electronic games. Of course it's a glaring example of an out-of-touch legislature passing an ignorant law that has people up in arms and most likely won't last long. But is that law trampling anyone's rights? Do people have an inherent right to play PlayStation? Of course not. Even though it's a ridiculous law, they indeed had the right to pass it.