tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810099708146569685.post1629563777439916976..comments2024-02-20T00:55:18.782-08:00Comments on Change Your Life. Ride A Bike!: Police StateAdrienne Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16658593098911314756noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810099708146569685.post-35774876478324798742011-01-07T09:14:55.579-08:002011-01-07T09:14:55.579-08:00How can you comment-makers know if she is telling ...How can you comment-makers know if she is telling the truth or not? You think police always stick to the law, tell the truth and never threaten or use violence in a criminal manner? LOL. You are either deluded, have your own agenda (perhaps you ARE police officers) or are trolling.<br /><br />There is absolutely no way you could know if you weren't there. I KNOW there are police officers who break the law. As well as being on the receiving end of unreported, extra-judicial violence; I've even broken the law with one of them years ago (albeit it was only a bit of drug taking).<br /><br />Not all police are bad, but there are definitely police out there who do far worse things than what is described here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810099708146569685.post-79476956257844600122010-08-16T00:44:00.185-07:002010-08-16T00:44:00.185-07:00hmm interesting article
http://www.sfgate.com/c...hmm interesting article<br /><br /><br /> http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/08/11/BANE1ESGBU.DTL<br /><br />You are right these guys are bad....pleaase...... get a life!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810099708146569685.post-55549221625773634942010-06-07T07:33:45.435-07:002010-06-07T07:33:45.435-07:00hihiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810099708146569685.post-86804028092702763862010-05-27T16:55:48.146-07:002010-05-27T16:55:48.146-07:00Adrienne, Don’t let these Haters get you down!.......Adrienne, Don’t let these Haters get you down!....I bet you are a terrific Mother who just had an off day. But just some good advice especially when your child is present, it probably was a good thing they were allegedly Cops, in this day and age it’s better to ignore a person then to put you and your family in a confrontationally situation. <br />I was horrified to hear of such an incident, why would a Cop would do such a thing, I have been cut off by motorist many times too and I know how angry you probably were. Although some of these people posting do bring up valid concerns.<br />It’s just strange that in your previous blog you stated “there is little alliance between Law Enforcement and us”. Then coincidently you have this alleged encounter and photo to go with it. <br />I do have a few questions though, if this really did happen can you post those pictures of them swerving and trying to run you off the road? The one posted on SFGate merely shows a blue car and a woman riding next it, no one in the photo is even looking at each other?<br />Also in SFGate you stated “I thought I heard him call me a bitch” but in your blog you embellish a bit and you say he said “shut your F#@King mouth bitch or I’ll knock you off your bike” so which is it? I’m not saying you have a credibility issue I’m just stating facts.<br />Anyway I bet in most situations you are a better parent, keep posting we need your help!<br /><br />Remeber the whole world is watching!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810099708146569685.post-29181910969382307662010-05-20T14:25:38.677-07:002010-05-20T14:25:38.677-07:00This appears to be a total fabrication, it’s prett...This appears to be a total fabrication, it’s pretty obvious Mrs. J has an agenda here, first she writes a blog about Police and bike rider’s conflicts and then coincidently she allegedly has an encounter with the DARKSIDE of the law just in time for her next blog.<br /> Mr. and Mrs. J are both pieces of work. The Mother obviously shows allot of class when she doesn’t get her way. And Mr. J is a not exactly a prime example of a good husband. if a real man was witness to his wife being threatened, he would intervene to protect her, not pull out his camera phone and take a snap shot of the incident. “Hey look sonny Daddy got a picture of Mommy getting run over”. <br />These no helmet wearing, traffic violating, vulgar and obscene gesturing, confrontational, poor examples of manhood teaching people are not good parents please……<br /><br />The Cops in SF have dropped the crime rate by facing criminals and danger in the face. I agree with "Candlovin" this woman is wrong ...but let's waste more of our tax payers money investigating BS!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810099708146569685.post-17404860026790287282010-05-18T18:42:07.991-07:002010-05-18T18:42:07.991-07:00There are some interesting "opinions" ou...There are some interesting "opinions" out there, deep : ) Electronic media seems to bring it out.<br /><br />Thanks for the kind thoughts! : )Adrienne Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16658593098911314756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810099708146569685.post-49021245474278516042010-05-18T17:17:49.172-07:002010-05-18T17:17:49.172-07:00Adrienne -
Ugh! What a horrible tale, and what a...Adrienne -<br /><br />Ugh! What a horrible tale, and what asinine comments these last few have been. rest assured that not everyone thinks that "just because you flipped off an aggressive driver they had a right to threaten your life." That is a breathtakingly stupid assertion, and the fact that some of these commenters feel that you should be excoriated for this episode is even more breathtaking.<br /><br />And since your parenting is being brought up, I just want to say that I have watched you with your family many times now & I *always* think - "wow if I ever have kids, I hope they have a Mom like that." I mean it.<br /><br />Much love & don't let the haters get you down.<br />'deepAmandeep ('Deep)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16739983231782428857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810099708146569685.post-14187531773654888492010-04-19T01:38:51.634-07:002010-04-19T01:38:51.634-07:00Adrienne my daughter (age 12 yrs) stumbled across ...Adrienne my daughter (age 12 yrs) stumbled across your story today and I to was shocked to hear of such an allegation involving an Officer. I was even more appalled to hear that a Mother would exhibit such indecent behavior in front of her own child. I really don’t think bragging about the fact that you have “one helluva Irish temper” helps your case. Unless flying off the handle is something you are proud of. <br />You should have a Parental Advisory on the top of you page and a Rated “R” for Raunchy, I really don’t think my child should have to read such obscene language, was it really necessary to post that without a warning, what will you do next release a Rap CD! There is a reason the newspaper and the media are not allowed to use that type of language ….“our children may read or hear it”. <br />But apparently you don’t care who you flip off or offend, If you truly want to show you are sorry for what you did, then apologize to the Cop. What are you teaching your kid, don’t you think his friends are reading this; you really need to take a step back and look at this from the outside. <br />I teach my children to avoid confrontations, not to use foul language verbal or in print, don’t flip people off and respect others. Adrienne it’s not a good idea to portray oneself as a martyr unless you have done something admirable. From what I have read you have done nothing but to offend everyone including those that risk their lives to protect us. And at least teach your kid to wear a helmet!Candylovinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07454051832410875492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810099708146569685.post-27546062027069091362010-04-18T21:38:21.691-07:002010-04-18T21:38:21.691-07:00There is probabbley more to this story than we kno...There is probabbley more to this story than we know. Before all is said and done we may find out race is the real issue here. She keeps refering to "the dark side of Law enforcement" hmmmmm something is up. I could be wrong but we will see!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810099708146569685.post-16088099610931500262010-04-18T17:46:21.918-07:002010-04-18T17:46:21.918-07:00Anon- I find it interesting that not only you, but...Anon- I find it interesting that not only you, but others as well, chose to focus on what you perceive to be my behavior. There is a lot of assumption going on here- I ran a light, I did not have the right of way, my husband endangering our son.... without anywhere near enough information to make those determinations while completely ignoring the real issue- police misconduct. I have taken responsibility for my part in this in my post and do not feel a need to do so further. <br /><br />What is it that makes people comfortable enough with police misconduct that they are willing to completely ignore it? My guess is that these are people who have not seen the dark side of law enforcement which is out there no matter how many truly wonderful and dedicated police officers there are.<br /><br />As to my showing class, let me say that I am not anonymously posting insulting comments about anyone's parenting/riding/living and am instead airing my experiences publicly to allow others to learn from this experience.<br /><br />I hope you find something here at the blog that is to your liking. If not, have a nice day and safe riding.Adrienne Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16658593098911314756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810099708146569685.post-29504310132993644732010-04-18T17:33:06.697-07:002010-04-18T17:33:06.697-07:00Mrs. Johnson how polite were you when you flipped ...Mrs. Johnson how polite were you when you flipped off the people in that car. How good of an example was your husband when he also violated the law. You see Mrs. Johnson you and yours do not represent the rest of the law abiding bicyclist of this great city. In fact you are why many of those that ride in cars instead of on two wheels hate people on bikes. With all due respect Mrs. Johnson show a little class, if not on the street at least in your postings. And please take your son aside and explain you handled this situation wrong. Like Mike said delete if you wish but at least try to be a good person moving forward.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810099708146569685.post-81924523743386467792010-04-18T16:53:47.598-07:002010-04-18T16:53:47.598-07:00Again, polite disagreement is welcome here at the ...Again, polite disagreement is welcome here at the blog. People have varying opinions about all subjects. Insulting/abusive/targeted comments are not not only not necessary here, they are not welcome.<br /><br />Should you, Mike, or anyone else chose to cross that line, then you will not be welcome here- not because of your differing opinion, which is welcome, but because of your delivery. It is that simple.Adrienne Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16658593098911314756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810099708146569685.post-26107462092337146302010-04-18T16:38:49.040-07:002010-04-18T16:38:49.040-07:00I'm shocked that a Mother would act like this....I'm shocked that a Mother would act like this. I have three children and I would never want them to think it's OK to violate the law and then use abusive language and flip someone off especially a Cop. The Father is just as bad using his cell phone while riding "isn't that illegal". Thank you for wasting my Tax dollars you should be ashammed of yourself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810099708146569685.post-38137958412613093002010-04-18T13:00:43.768-07:002010-04-18T13:00:43.768-07:00Oh I'm so sorry if the truth hurts!
1) Not wea...Oh I'm so sorry if the truth hurts!<br />1) Not wearing a helmet (again poor example)<br />2) Do not start confrontations (actually it was a good thing these were allegedly cops)<br />3) Flipping of people in front of a child, with all the gang problems going on in the Mission,I hope your son doesn’t do the same with the wrong person one day.<br />4) Passing on the right “Illegal” bike must follow all the rules of the road<br />5) Posting a blog on the internet “Free” …..censoring comments of opposing views “Priceless” <br />6) As for you facing the Cop, that will only happen if you and the Officer agree to an OCC arbitration otherwise it will be out of your control and left up to the OCC investigators.<br />7) Re: SFGate it would appear no one agrees with you, but I guess you can’t intimidate and censor them can you! <br />8) (Feel free to delete my comments) you might as well have told me “To shut up or I’ll knock you off my Blog”…. I will not stop posting it will take a hell of a lot more then this to shut me up. Being a Bike Messenger "I know we break the law but I don't blam the Cops"BikeMikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15514628738071937665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810099708146569685.post-14543406926313432222010-04-18T10:18:03.025-07:002010-04-18T10:18:03.025-07:00Mike- Aside from the fact that I was in a bike lin...Mike- Aside from the fact that I was in a bike line and right next to the car when the Officer decided to turn into me means that I was not breaking a law.<br /><br />This is irrelevant. No officer is allowed to threaten or intimidate a citizen in any situation. I will not debate this point.<br /><br />I will not debate my parenting. <br /><br />I will not allow rude, abusive or LOUD discourse on this blog. Please feel free to disagree with me, but do so calmly and politely. If you wish to do otherwise, I direct you to SF Gate where the Chronicle allows people to say all kinds of horrid things about me freely.<br /><br />We keep posting here open so that others can speak to one another without delay, but I will delete any comments that are abusive. Period.<br /><br />Keep riding!Adrienne Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16658593098911314756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810099708146569685.post-51985611399802718272010-04-18T04:19:51.080-07:002010-04-18T04:19:51.080-07:00Oh and what do you think is worst what the Cops al...Oh and what do you think is worst what the Cops allegedly did or what you did. Good move lady teaching your son that even when you are in the wrong, start a confrontation and flip people off. Good parenting ..."My Mommy showed me how to flip people off".... Class act lady!!!BikeMikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15514628738071937665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810099708146569685.post-81797667852386176362010-04-18T03:08:28.914-07:002010-04-18T03:08:28.914-07:00Make sure you bring your picture with you to OCC. ...Make sure you bring your picture with you to OCC. And print out your blog where you admit "the sidewalk and Bikelane were eaten up by construction". Because you see when there is no bike lane "YOU ARE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW THE SAME LAWS AS ALL AUTOMOBILES ON THE ROAD".So you are not allowed to PASS ON THE RIGHT, which is what you were doing when you claimed the Officers CUT YOU OFF. If you were in an accident it would have been your fault. Not to many ladies flip people off but I guess you already know that. The Cops in the Mission have to protect us and they do a GREAT job. But now another cop has to waste his time defending himself against a BS complaint. Because as you told the reporter for SFGate you said "I think I heard him call me a B*tch". But I guess your Blog would not be as interesting if you told the truth. This was all your fault!BikeMikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15514628738071937665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810099708146569685.post-24803850369437364052010-04-13T17:32:32.069-07:002010-04-13T17:32:32.069-07:00Nothing wrong with flipping him off. Freaky story....Nothing wrong with flipping him off. Freaky story.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810099708146569685.post-70831406842409902372010-04-13T15:20:03.162-07:002010-04-13T15:20:03.162-07:00Reading the comments here it seems most people hav...Reading the comments here it seems most people haven't encountered the SFPD much! I've been hassled by cops in SF a couple times while on my bike. I was arrested during the anti war protests..caught up in a sweep and wasn't even a protestor...the cops threw my bike into the air for the hell of it. I was chanrged and all the charges later dropped, but they are still on my (only) arrest record.<br /><br />Another time, when I WAS protesting I had a cop wave a shotgun at me and others. I filed a formal complaint to the Office of Citizens Complaints and they said it was "normal" police work. I think the OCC is a complete joke, in league with the SFPD.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810099708146569685.post-49857432166262018972010-04-10T21:37:13.455-07:002010-04-10T21:37:13.455-07:00I think the worst possible thing we as cyclists ca...I think the worst possible thing we as cyclists can do is to lash out at motorists. YES, they cut us off, fail to signal, speed by way too closely, and open their car doors in our face. And yes, sometimes we are so angry we can't help it. <br /><br />But flipping them off, smacking a window, hitting the trunk, or slamming a u-lock into their windshield (it's happened) won't make them care that they've put you in danger. It may startle or even scare them, but they will most likely think you and other cyclists are jerks with a bad tempers, and in turn feel they're the victim because you disrespected their property.<br /><br />If the driver you're dealing is just careless and not aggressive, I've found it can be effective to look them in the eye and tell them what they've done to put you in danger. I think it's good to let them know they've scared you. If the car's window is down and you're not in a big hurry, take a moment to look at the driver and say, 'hey, be careful!' or 'you cut me off, use your signal'. Or, to whoever opened their door in your path, 'I can't stop that fast, please try to look next time'. Not aggressively, but firmly, and nicely, if you can. Express your frustration without getting angry. (But if they're aggressive, just get out of the way and let it go)<br /><br />Although there's definitely not always time for this, letting a motorist see your face definitely help them to view cyclists as people and not just two wheels that are in their way. <br /><br />I've been cycling in SF every day for 4 years, and I'm not saying I haven't lost my temper or flipped off a motorist. I have gotten a lot of apologies by handling things like this.magentapretzelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810099708146569685.post-76528514582772859562010-04-06T05:23:53.664-07:002010-04-06T05:23:53.664-07:00That really sucks!
Good on you for reporting him. ...That really sucks!<br />Good on you for reporting him. I agree totally with the idea that while advocating for cyclist rights we must find ourselves advocating for respectful treatment of all (Of course even amongst cycling advocates there are those who don't care much for the rights of others...)<br />I believe maritime law favours wind powered yachts (sail boats) over motorized small craft. <br />Give way to the vulnerable, respect human life etc... <br /><br />I've read some cycling books from the 1930s or 40s that talk about Roadmanship as a kind of code of ethics for road users that, once upon a time people would pride them selves for having. <br /><br />Somewhere along the way we've changed.David Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06041580123414270092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810099708146569685.post-21675614785778333382010-04-03T17:42:13.435-07:002010-04-03T17:42:13.435-07:00Adrienne, I'm so sorry you had that experience...Adrienne, I'm so sorry you had that experience and agree the incident had nothing to do with you personally or bicycles. This officer may very well behave this way whenever he feels inconvenienced and challenged. It's frustrating when we encounter people like this regardless of their job but especially so when they are in positions of power. I've worked with a lot of cops in both my careers and found that most of them find behavior like from their fellow officers highly enbarrassing and unprofessional. Filing a report a report is a risk but I am certain this guy has coworkers who are glad you did.She Rides a Bikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10269615938898501712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810099708146569685.post-44196040513840905572010-04-03T13:54:05.175-07:002010-04-03T13:54:05.175-07:00I Tweeted this with the comment that the closest I...I Tweeted this with the comment that the closest I've ever been passed by a car while biking was by a local police cruiser. On a four lane road no less. It's scary that the people who are supposed to serve and protect use intimidation to scare people from doing perfectly legal things they personally don't like.brax4444https://www.blogger.com/profile/03363710465959788709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810099708146569685.post-40698007583960324062010-04-03T00:13:32.426-07:002010-04-03T00:13:32.426-07:00Anon 10:52- It is always a toss up when you leave ...Anon 10:52- It is always a toss up when you leave the house, bike or no. My Granddad used to say "It's amazing what you see when you leave your house without your gun" : ) May I suggest a less physical approach to the double parkers who park under the "No Stopping In Bike Lane" sign? I use my Crane Bell liberally. That thing can really crank out some sound and they know exactly for whom the bell tolls : )<br /><br />localbiker- Have you filed a complaint? If you do not have a specific incident to complain about, you can lodge a complaint through 311 about general conditions. It all goes into the official record and those complaints add up and make a difference. I will admit it is a frustrating slow way of doing things, but it is the way we have in front of us.<br /><br />Sam- I wished, for once : ), that SF was more like LA when that <a href="http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2010/02/in-a-first-lapd-chief-vows-to-better-protect-cyclists-train-officers-on-biker-rights.html" rel="nofollow">story</a> came out. One can hope!<br /><br />Kit & Alan- It will be interesting to see where this takes us all. With the scandals at the drug lab and the brewhawhaw with the Islamic community I fear we will be pushed to the side once more. I will work hard for that to not be so, but we shall see!Adrienne Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16658593098911314756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810099708146569685.post-39428007052492188402010-04-02T18:32:49.715-07:002010-04-02T18:32:49.715-07:00Adrienne,
So sorry to hear about this. Good for y...Adrienne,<br /><br />So sorry to hear about this. Good for you for following up and demanding accountability. Best of luck navigating through the process.<br /><br />All the best-<br />Alan@EcoVeloUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03996678031031006749noreply@blogger.com