You can prevent this by writing your representative. Here is evidence that writing works. And, the format I use is HERE. It takes less time to write a note to your rep than it does to make a tumblr post. You can do it! Eric Cantor hates people who ride bikes, apparently The government spends billions on cars each year. That takes many forms, including interstate highways and subsidies to oil and gas companies. You’d think House Majority Leader Eric Cantor would be happy with people being willing to ride bikes a little more often. But nooooooo — this jerk wants to ditch bikeshare programs. As part of his YouCut program, he made one of the three options municipal bikeshares. These programs are popular in their communities — you should see how many people ride them in DC — and discourage people from driving cars, which in the long run is cheaper and better for the environment. Watch your back, Cantor: Some angry cyclist might try to hit you with a Schwinn. (photo via MedillDC on Flickr) source Follow ShortFormBlog HIGH RES

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Eric Cantor hates people who ride bikes, apparently

The government spends billions on cars each year. That takes many forms, including interstate highways and subsidies to oil and gas companies. You’d think House Majority Leader Eric Cantor would be happy with people being willing to ride bikes a little more often. But nooooooo — this jerk wants to ditch bikeshare programs. As part of his YouCut program, he made one of the three options municipal bikeshares. These programs are popular in their communities — you should see how many people ride them in DC — and discourage people from driving cars, which in the long run is cheaper and better for the environment. Watch your back, Cantor: Some angry cyclist might try to hit you with a Schwinn. (photo via MedillDC on Flickr) source

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∞  08/29/11 at 11:22am via shortformblog
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    Where’s the spot where we can cut Eric Cantor’s salary and his health benefits? That’s what I want to cut.
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    If I ever see this guy while riding my bike I’ll do more than hit him with a Schwinn. My bike is built to last, son. Yo...
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    I cannot express how much I would love to punch this guy in the fucking face. however, I am a pretty relaxed and non...
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    people lack logic. Anyways, great point
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    “Prominent politician is against government welfare” = “Prominent politician hates poor people” “is against government...
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    the other hand, if...had said “People who use BikeShare should learn how
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    You can prevent this by writing your representative. Here is evidence that writing works. And, the format I use is HERE....
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    economy will accrue if bikesharing