Long time reader, first time writer. I really wanted my first post to be something profound or thoughtful, not ugly. I apologize in advance for this:
Dear Madam,
I was riding my bicycle in Uptown/Rogers Park this evening when I did a rolling stop through a stop sign performing a left-hand turn from Magnolia Ave to Rosemont Ave. I was following the traffic that had already stopped and proceeded through the intersection. At this time I did not see your vehicle.
I will admit, I was in the wrong and made a mistake rolling through the intersection. My transgressions, however, does not give you the right to drive aggressively behind me, passing me at high speed at less than one foot’s distance and swerving into my path. This was extremely aggressive driving on your part and not only jeopardized my safety, but the safety of you, the motoring public and other pedestrians.
At the intersection of Devon and Glenwood when you attempted to steer into me to clear your way into the intersection was unfounded and in poor form. I’ll admit, I sprinted ahead of you out of spite, but your continued aggressive behavior – the revving of the engine on a narrow street with heavy oncoming traffic – and the close flowing distance was tremendously unsafe and put many souls – including your own – at risk.
When I confronted you at the stoplight at Morse and Sheridan I simply intended to alert you of your poor attitude toward the cycling public. While following you, not once did you perform a complete stop when one was required. The argument you used (“you never see a cop come to a complete stop”) is totally unacceptable.
A whole different issue is the fact that you resorted to a racial slur. “Chinaman” is not an appropriate name and it is rather bold and brazen of you to use this language considering the neighborhood we were in. I was fearful for your safety while we chatted at the stoplight. If you have to resort to the use of underhanded and derogatory names I pity you and the trite life that you must lead. For your information, I was born in South Korea. You were close, but ultimately incorrect.
Tonight I witnessed a poor example of human dignity and respect. I apologize for not following the rules of the road and sprinting ahead of you in the intersection. I ask that you please accept my most genuine apology.
Sincerely yours,
Christian Nissen
6966 N Sheridan Rd Apt 1A
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