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That man just wanted to die.
There are whole countries where motorcycles are the primary mode of transportation and outnumber cars… you get used to it. You don’t have to drive like an idiot or too fast. It’s a phenomenal way to get up and down rough terrain in mountainous areas. >

Pretty much what I was gonna say. Versatility, especially in a congested urban environment like mine, is a godsend. Really is a case of “the bad apples spoil the bunch” because there are millions and millions of people who drive their bike safely (without lane filtering) and don’t have loud pipes. >

lane filtering is unsafe? >

No it’s actually safer in most cases if done correctly. >

I've known two people killed in motorcycle accidents and one who suffered irreparable brain damage.  None of them were at fault in these accident, just other drivers not paying attention. >

Other drivers is one of the biggest reasons I wouldn't get a motorcycle (the other being Michigan weather).
My car was totaled last year when I got rear-ended while waiting for a traffic light to change.  I had been stopped for a bit so it wasn't like I slammed on my brakes and the guy behind me couldn't stop in time.  He was just looking at his phone or something instead of looking at the road.
Luckily, I was only sore for a couple days with no major injuries.  If I had been on a motorcycle, I'm pretty sure I'd have at least broken something if not worse. >

If your car was totaled, you would have been too.
From what I understand, most motorcycle fatalities are from exactly what you describe. Not entirely sure tho. >

There would have been a pretty good chance of being squished between two vehicles.  My car did get pushed into the car in front of me.
The repair estimate was over $6k so they considered it totaled and paid out about $8.5k. >

That's why you're taught not to pull up directly behind a car when riding a motorcycle.  You pull off to the side so that you can possibly scoot by the car if needed, or if you do get hit from behind it will push you past the car in front of you and not into it. >

I’ve seen many, many more idiotic car drivers than motorcycle riders. >

Exactly.. That’s why they’re dangerous. And that’s why people that drive them are idiots. Being a responsible motorcycle driver doesn’t change your safety. Some.. But not much. >

They're not dangerous, people not caring about other's safety are the real danger. I don't care about motorcycles but there are good reasons for a lot of people owning them, specially in certain cities. They're cheaper, the insurance is also cheaper, typically they're cheaper to fix, the overall gas consumption is less than a car, you can easily maneuver and park in tight spots. Where I'm from, there's a lot of older people that end up buying "low end" motorcycles cause it makes their lives easier. We shouldn't blame or call someone an idiot for owning a vehicle that's been around for ages now. >

I respectfully disagree. They are dangerous. Accidents can happen to anyone, even the best drivers and even with no other vehicles involved.
And if something does happen, there is nothing to protect you or stop you from becoming a human catapult >

Sounds like you're talking about one specific group of people, which is exacerbated by the fact that only hard-core people drive motorcycles due to their inherent danger caused by cars. >

I have never seen a person on a motorcycle text while driving, which is nice. >

I have. Got stuck behind a guy on a motorcycle who kept wavering throughout the lane while he one-fingered texted on his phone. 
Kept freaking me out every time he slammed the breaks. I could not get out from behind him faster.