Okay, I can second that, but for every abuse I've seen cyclists make,
I can easily count at least 5 potentially lethal moves by motorists. I
get cut off a regular basis. I've been hit 4 times; fortunately, I was
only 'gravely' injured once. I've been knocked off my bike twice by side
mirrors even though I hug the gutter for dear life. On a 3rd, I smashed
into the side of a car that pulled out right in front of me without looking.
Both drivers that hit me with their mirrors drove off blissfully unaware
I was down. The 4th very nearly killed me, running late for work &
putting on her makeup in the mirror. It would take too long to describe
the extent of my injuries.
I don't have the statistics, but I'll wager the number of those fatally
struck by bicycles is somewhat lower than those killed by cars. Here in
the U.S. there just too damn many cars. Most people wouldn't even
consider public transit. One has to be a gladiator to ride a bike or
motorcycle.