Whew, I didn't expect (naively) this much controversy. While I agree that the majority of US drivers are selfish, ignorant, morons, especially compared to drivers in other countries, I also think they can be taught. More of that naivety I suppose. As many have stated, I really just want to get to the front of the line at stoplights and pass through stopped traffic. A small public relations campaign by the AMA or similar could point out that letting motorcycles through allows the line to be shorter for the cars also. Of course there will be a small majority who feel they should try to cause harm to someone who is "getting ahead". I think the transition period from some confusion to public acceptance would be one riding season at the most.
I also detest growing the control of the federal government, but it's already expanded beyond control, and this is actually increasing our freedoms.
I have to admit to lane splitting on a few occasions at a stoplight when the cars are widely spaced and someone stops too far back, allowing me plenty of room to move to the front of the line. If that pisses someone off, too bad. They'll never see me again as I will soon be far down the road ahead of them.
