Tolerance at it's best. I don't understand the animosity between different users of the same space - examples where it works well are:
- Motorists on Cyclists: Cyclists should have registration plates and insurance for when they scratch my car. They're a danger to themselves and other road users. AND they don't pay road tax.
- Cyclists on Motorists: Motorists should be more considerate and give cyclists loads of space - in case one falls off. They cause loads of pollution as well.
- Power Boaters on Sailors: Don't understand why you'd want to sail - 5 knots max and you can't even go in a straight line. Also they make life difficult for me in harbours - constantly requiring me to give way.
- Sailors on Power Boaters: What's the attraction of power boats - just a car on water. Noisy, smelly, polluting. Most of them don't understand how a boat works and show no skill at handling one or knowledge of nautical laws.
Although I haven't been in a glider for a couple of years I (along with many others) have heard the argument from both sides. The sky is big enough for everyone to share - given a little consideration on both sides.
Personally I think Balloonists should be banned
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