I don't think I would be flattered if I keep blaming pedestrian deaths on speed limits, without ever advocating safety steps that need to be taking by those at risk, i.e. bicyclist and pedestrians.  To not do so, is nothing to be flattered about, or to pat-yourself-on-the- back for.  Maybe its time to take-off the blinders, get real about safety, and stop all the posturing and constant blaming of roads and drivers.