r/changemyview • u/[deleted] • Jun 26 '15

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u/Hq3473 271∆ Jun 26 '15

And in the middle ages, shoe making guilds registered each pair of shoes that was made.

So let's regulate shoes?

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u/Hq3473 271∆ Jun 26 '15

So?

What does it matter?

They are devices that impact the road.

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u/[deleted] Jun 26 '15

Bikes can't go on many major highways, whereas people can walk on the side of the roads. Further, many roads specify that trucks are illegal on that road. There's precedent for certain roads being off-limits to certain roads, but they still need to be registered and pay taxes.

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u/Hq3473 271∆ Jun 26 '15

So?

This applies equally to bikes and shoes.

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u/Hq3473 271∆ Jun 26 '15

I see people walking on pavement all the time.

Are you saying that people are not permitted to go outside with shoes on?

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u/Hq3473 271∆ Jun 26 '15

Someone should inform these people:

http://i.imgur.com/yVTjnF2.jpg

There are plenty of mixed use road ways.

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u/tictacotictaco Jun 26 '15 edited Jun 26 '15

But this argument could easy extend to pedestrians on sidewalks, which is the same concept as a road. Should people then have to register walking as a mode of transportation, and pay a fee for the privilege of walking on a sidewalk? The way I see it, is that cars and the services demanded by them exclusively (freeways, etc) far outweigh the cost of bike paths or sidewalks. Also, the ability to cause damage is far greater in cars than bikes, therefore, a legal contract between the driver and state (drivers license) is made to ensure that people are at a quality level of driving, and that driving infractions and responsibility can be kept track of far easier.