Role Model

As a cyclist, I am much more comfortable riding around the streets of Montreal where the drivers are fast, but good. I would be more reticent to ride around the streets of Toronto, not only because of the dearth of bike lanes and paths, but also because the drivers are not as reliable or predictable.

Now, there is another reason to avoid the streets of the Queen City. The mayor of Toronto, Rob Ford, was photographed recently reading a document while driving his vehicle. His response when questioned about his risky behaviour was to dismiss the question with the retort, "I'm a busy man."

I'm sure such a role model will be held in high esteem by all texting teens and cell phone addicts who are equally as busy as the mayor.

There is a saying that mariners often use in this age of technology; "Nothing replaces looking out the f-ing window!"