We'll have to disagree about our opinions on the quotes I posted.

I have no problem with the subject of the original thread but I do disagree with the suggestion that licensing cyclists is a sensible response to the problem. Especially with the idea that it would be easy to set up, maintain, police and that it'd deal with the problem. But I'm happy to debate it: What would licensing cyclists be in response to (bearing in mind that licensing of this form is done to protect against the significant risk of serious consequence)? And what benefit do you see it bringing in response to cycling on the pavement?