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You know, I think the people who participate in Critical Mass are complete ninnies. By taking over a major city's CBD in the middle of peak hour, they inconvenience all other road users. And for what, to be able to say, "Hey, we're road users too?". Well, road users, all of them, should abide by the law - stopping at red lights, giving way etc.

Nevertheless, this cyclist did nothing to deserve what happened to him. Absolutely shameful behaviour from an officer of the law. He faces four years in jail if found guilty of assault and other charges - and rightly so. Police officers should set the example, not be the lowest common denominator. The scary part is that had he not been caught on tape (and you-tubed, no less), he would never have been caught, questioned, or ultimately sacked.