The focus should be on the drivers
      This letter is in response to The Acorn's articles of June 7 and June 14 relating to the recent pedestrian and bicycle accidents in the area. As a result of your reportings, one is left with the distinct impression that it was solely the pedestrian's or bicyclist's fault for being hit.
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Brain drain
      As a bicyclist who rides regularly thru Agoura, I can testify that a small minority of drivers have no brain activity due to cyclists or any thing else for that matter. Too many drivers either operate via their subconcious or are distracted by cell phones, fiddling with their music sources, or whatever. Drivers need to pay attention to their driving!
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Visibly upset
      In reference to The Acorn article of June 14, "Bicyclist in Agoura hit by motorist, Lack of visibility cited," did we really need a police detective from the Lost Hills Sheriff's Station to tell us the obvious? "Lack of visibility?" Was the bicyclist negligent? Was he wearing all-black clothing or riding a bicycle without reflectors?
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Don't blame the pedestrians and bicyclists
      "Blame the victim" seems to be the not-so-subtle subtext in The Acorn articles on car versus pedestrian and cyclist accidents in recent weeks. Two weeks ago we read of Mr. Zhang in Westlake Village, whose life was ended by the driver of a 5,500pound SUV.
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Road awareness
      The way this article about the killed bicyclist was written, Det. Richard Curry assumed that the cyclist was struck because he was not sufficiently noticeable to the motorist who struck him. While this may very well have been the case, it is at least equally possible that the motorist was inattentive, distracted, or a plain bad driver.
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Two Chambers of Commerce
      My name is Doug Ridley and I am a partner in an Agoura Hills law firm. My firm is a member of both the Agoura Hills Chamber of Commerce and the Calabasas Chamber of Commerce. I am also on the board of directors for the Calabasas Chamber of Commerce and I will serve as the chairman of that Chamber in 2008.
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The Wellness Community says thank you
      Legions of volunteers have made The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura and our free programs of support, education and hope a reality since we first opened our doors 16 years ago. "Celebration of Life" included several events in commemoration of National Cancer Survivors Day, including the Celebration of Life 16th anniversary Gala.
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