Comments for Michael Forbes

Comment on Updates to the Rehabilitation Page by Noel Royeca

Noel Royeca — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:26:29 +0000

You are truly inspiring Michael! You and your family do inspire us!!!

“That’s Ashley’s daddy!!!” – Andrea

Comment on Bayside Council Ruling Last Night by robert jackson

robert jackson — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:08:58 +0000

Gordon,

I kind of agree with you, ROADS are for CARS. That is, for CARS to drive, freeways, highways and main roads, are not CARPARKS, side roads, driveways and garages are for parking cars.

If I understand correctly “Michael was involved in a traffic accident on 28 June 2008. He was struck by a passing truck and ricocheted into the back of a parked four-wheel-drive”

Get rid of CARPARKING on main roads,
Licence cyclists and police them like motor vehicles to make cyclists as accountable as drivers,
BUT ease up with the attitude, nobody should be suffer such a horrific accident when not breaking any laws.

Rob

Comment on My First Hate Mail! by Dad and Mum

Dad and Mum — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 06:41:27 +0000

Good to hear the latest bug setback has been and gone. Wonderful to hear from you today and to know that Ash continues to enjoy big school and has made it through the first full week after having a month of Wednesdays at home.
Hope your ride went well this morning. See you soon. Can’t wait
Love Mum

Comment on Bayside Council Ruling Last Night by Pete

Pete — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:41:31 +0000

Mike,

I refuse to acknowledge Gordon’s reply. I took the time to read about the ruling from the council (http://www.bayside.vic.gov.au/council_9DBADEA59ADC4E298E549E835B139665.htm). It seems like a great deal of bureaucracy to investigate what may or may not happen in a corridor strategy! The council’s inaction really disappoints me, and seems like a great waste of council and VicRoad funds. There is a 3-word phrase that I think applies to this matter, and aligns to why you have come so far – ACTION PRECEDES CLARITY. I don’t hold much confidence in the study, other than wasting money in a corridor strategy.

Pete

Comment on My First Hate Mail! by Marg (Wyong Cousin)

Marg (Wyong Cousin) — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 06:16:23 +0000

Treat them with the contempt they deserve. Like the new site

Comment on My First Hate Mail! by ross

ross — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 05:12:52 +0000

Nice conservative reply to your first hate mail Mike.
That guy certainly has a problem! I wonder if he drives a truck along beach rd? New web site looks great well done Lorian and Pete.
Watching your progress
Love from BEV &ROSS

Comment on Bayside Council Ruling Last Night by Alistair Murray

Alistair Murray — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 22:21:47 +0000

Dear Michael,
You are even more of a hero by not dignifying Melville’s vitriol with a response.
If I was you though I might just have been tempted to reply with “You poor man. I feel more sorry fo you than I do for myself.”
Looking forward to seeing you Wednesday and hearing your ideas for cycling safety.
Alistair

Comment on Bayside Council Ruling Last Night by Dennise Sorensen

Dennise Sorensen — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 09:51:00 +0000

Oh my God! What a sick sick man you are Gordon. Seriously, you need help. Good luck Michael I have been following your website since the accident and am humbled by your courage. Sadly I believe there is nothing we can do about the Gordons in this world but to hope we never have to come in contact with them.

Comment on Bayside Council Ruling Last Night by Ray Martin

Ray Martin — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 04:39:52 +0000

Gordon’s comment reminds us that with cycling, we are not dealing with rational people.
Unfortunately, society is made up of people like Gordon who are clearly of lower intelligence, and who have only a tenuous control of their emotions.
Rightly or wrongly, society gives such people the right to be in posession of lethal weapons (cars).

Let’s highlight the fact that people like Gordon exist in significant numbers, and are in posession of lethal weapons which they are prepared to aim at cyclists.
Cyclist Hatred is completely irrational. We won’t solve it through rational debate. It is an example of road rage. It should be labelled as such, and should be clearly forbidden by authorities as being ugly, deadly, and unacceptable, at all times.

Comment on Bayside Council Ruling Last Night by Lucky

Lucky — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 04:24:05 +0000

Geez Gordon you need to get out more. Even the most rabid opposition supporter at an AFL game would not wish a serious injury on an opposition player.
BTW if you believe in Karma I’d advise you to find a safe spot and never emerge. God only knows what might happen to you…