We are bad for the environment, according to a Republican from Washington state . . .

No kiddin': Republican Claims Bicycling Is Bad For The Environment.

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Permalink Reply by Fran Kondorf on March 4, 2013 at 4:51pm

Politicians generate far more hot air than do cyclists.

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Permalink Reply by Jose Zayas on March 4, 2013 at 4:52pm

Thank you for posting, but this made me cry a little inside. How is this man in office?!?

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Permalink Reply by spencewine on March 4, 2013 at 5:09pm

The ridiculous comment about bicycling being bad for the environment is not at all that surprising...but a Republican that actually wants to raise taxes? I THINK HELL HAS FROZEN OVER. Obama better get in touch with this guy.

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Permalink Reply by Anne B. on March 4, 2013 at 5:14pm

He apologized...sorta...ehh...

http://bikeportland.org/2013/03/04/rep-ed-orcutt-responds-apologize...

http://blogs.seattletimes.com/politicsnorthwest/2013/03/04/lawmaker...

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Permalink Reply by yai danche on March 4, 2013 at 8:02pm

Yeah, he was forced to revise his statement. Despite his ridiculous e-mail, I am impressed that he e-mailed a constituent back!

Yes, I understand that putting in bike lanes cost money, but I honestly think putting an extra tax on bicycle purchase to pay for it would not work at all. Let's face it, many many many more people drive than cycle. And considering most people ride their bike into the ground, maybe buy a new bike every 5/10/NEVER years, how much could they possibly raise that way??