Wow, this has taken a life of its own. The group that I originally wrote about wasn't even in a line. They were clumped up and riding aimlessly back and forth around the stop sign at a somewhat dangerous (poor sight lines) and busy intersection. Picture a narrow country road that has houses, lots of curves, and a hill. The intersection is at the top of the hill, a bit after the crest. It would have been easier to try and pass a whole long line of riders than to figure out what these guys were doing.
Strangley, I got an email from my group this morning, stating they have been working on a policy that covers a lot of the issues discussed here. I gave my comments in an email and now I wonder if they will use my name .