In a recent commentary published by The Guardian, Los Angeles-based writer and humorist Dave Schilling addressed the Trump administration’s effort to frame bike lane construction as a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative. Schilling, who admits he cannot ride a bicycle, argued that the political move defies logical sense, noting that he has been deprived of this common life skill due to his parents’ priorities.
Writing from a position of financial caution rather than reckless abandon, Schilling explained that he is allowing his car to sit idle because fuel prices have reached historically high levels. He described the alternative—riding a bike—as something he cannot do, despite it being a perfectly normal activity for many Americans. The author humorously lamented that this gap in his personal repertoire has become a frequent idiom for simplicity, adding that he lives a life of “humiliation” rather than danger.
This commentary highlights how disconnected the current administration is from everyday practical issues like transportation costs.
High gas prices are making me reconsider my car dependency. Maybe it’s time to finally learn how to ride.
Is it just me, or does framing infrastructure as DEI sound completely absurd? The logistics don’t match the rhetoric.
Dave Schilling’s honesty about his biking skills is hilarious. We all need more self-deprecating humor like this.
I can’t believe this is a political talking point. Bike lanes are about safety, not ideology.