Anything but building good cycling infrastructure

Here is the definition of the classes from the article:

Class 1 e-bikes use pedal assist up to 20 mph (32 km/h), Class 2 e-bikes can also use a throttle up to 20 mph (32 km/h), and Class 3 e-bikes can provide motor assistance up to 25 mph (40 km/h)

Class 3 does sound more like a motorcycle to me and not like a bike.

I got an e bike for my long commute (~25 miles each way and some tough grade) and could only find class 3s with the range and power I was looking for. It's heavy as shit and I've only gotten it above 20 mph on some long downhills and never go above 8mph on sidewalks.

I get the need for regulation, but It'd suck if my commuter gets banned and I have to go back to car commuting full time. Couldn't we just get more dedicated bike trails/lanes? Or programs where I can trade in for a class 2 with good range and power that may come out?

These ebike laws are a mess. I went through the hassle of getting mine registered with a license "plate" as required, but I have yet to see any other bikes in my area with the plates. To make things worse, the registration only last one year. :(

Class 3 ebikes are only allowed in cities with more than 1 million people in ny state. NYC is the only city in the state above 1 million people and they already limit the speed of class 3 bikes. Also ebikes aren't legal in the state of NY on streets above 30 mph. Also it's illegal to ride an ebike on the sidewalk unless there's a local statute. It's alright to have a car that'll go 150 mph or faster though, with over 500 hp, but we're going to limit commuters or delivery people on ebikes from going the legal speed limit that other vehicles can go making them a hindrance to traffic. More political bs.

The three classes of ebike in the USA already makes sense and seems sensible and reasonable.

The problems arise from inconsiderate people, not the ebikes... people that mod their bikes and then ride them dangerously. I've also seen acoustic bike cyclists ride in a rude or dangerous fashion.

The laws we have already are enough. Just enforce them and encourage people to be considerate whether they are in a car, on an ebike, an acoustic bike, or on foot.

Adding more draconian laws that end up not being enforced (just like the existing laws) won't fix a single thing.

During an oil crisis no less. Free the Ebikes!

I'm fine with class 3 as long as they aren't allowed in the bike lane. You want an electric motorcycle that's cool, just don't come in the bike lane as it scares less experienced cyclists which makes it harder to grow. You can handle the streets.

Can you still get a motorcycle license and use the bike?