Hey Ken,
So sorry that you feel the annual need to rant about cyclists, a major scourge in your eyes, no doubt. I'm sure it's really frustrating when you see us between lanes, riding faster than cross-town traffic, endangering really no one but ourselves.
Unfortunately, your rant is not based on any real statistics, just the astute observations you seem to be able to make from behind your windshield, from within your air-conditioned personal space. I have a little bit of advice for you... an ounce of tolerance goes a long way, both for your health, and the safety of others. Next time you cut off a cyclist (or even another CAR, yes they DO that to EACH OTHER even... and they don't get tickets for it....), and I'm sure at some point in your illustrious and privileged driving career you have, be glad nobody is chasing you down and running you off the road (as happens to cyclists even when we OBEY the rules).
I hope the boys and girls in Iraq appreciate your cynicism, because really you're the guy they're risking their lives for. Drive on.
Sincerely,