Don't mistake me. As a slight bike snob, I am not in *favor* of recumbant bikes for most people. But you don't make fun of a handicapped person because they're using crutches or a cane or a walker. Jingus said he CANNOT use a traditional bike, so he would need something with more stability. Anyone who mocks him on that is a dick, plain and simple.
This whole "grow up" mindset is laughable, considering you all are the ones refusing to face the consequences of your choices. Car culture is not better, its not even even, it's worse than bikes. It makes you fat, lazy, and polluted.
As for living someplace where 20º is warm, I agree you cannot use a bike for that. So don't bike in the winter!!