> Going over the speed limit is not even close to as reckless as completely ignoring stoplights which I see bikes do every day.

True, it's not even close because going over the speed limit in a car is a lot more dangerous to others.

Blowing through stoplights on a bike is very stupid, of course, but 99% of the danger is directed towards the cyclist themselves, at least.

Note that the Idaho stop, though, is quite safe.