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Cali Coug · 06-03-2008, 05:59 PM

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/0..._n_104852.html

Very sad.

Archaea · 06-03-2008, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Cali Coug

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/0..._n_104852.html

Very sad.

I'm waiting for Tex to post how the families of the deceased and injured should forgive the drunken idiot and not request that charges be pursued.

Tex · 06-03-2008, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Archaea

I'm waiting for Tex to post how the families of the deceased and injured should forgive the drunken idiot and not request that charges be pursued.

If there is a more tasteless response to this tragedy than this one, I can't think of it.

Cali Coug · 06-03-2008, 07:47 PM

What is crazy is that someone got the picture when they did. Unreal. It really captures the devastation and tragedy of the whole affair. I will say, it is a bit disconcerting that there was a policecar right next to the riders. I would imagine that the police car was the escort for the riders. It makes you wonder if the drunk swerved to miss the police car and hit the riders instead (defeating the purpose of the escort). I imagine the policeman is feeling pretty miserable today (not blaming him, just noting that I would guess he is second-guessing his actions).

Also, if you look at the picture, the speed limit is 60 (kph I guess) on that road, so the drunk was probably moving very quickly in the opposite direction of bikers who were also likely traveling very quickly. It is amazing only one has died so far.

So very sad. I can't believe people drink and then get behind the wheel of a car. Utter irresponsibility.

Archaea · 06-03-2008, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Tex

If there is a more tasteless response to this tragedy than this one, I can't think of it.

That was your exact response to a similar episode in California. So it was tasteful when you made it, but tasteless when I refer to it?

Tex · 06-03-2008, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Archaea

That was your exact response to a similar episode in California. So it was tasteful when you made it, but tasteless when I refer to it?

It was not my "exact" response. But it's instructive to know you'd prefer to use a tragedy to pick a fight, unprovoked.

Archaea · 06-03-2008, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Tex

It was not my "exact" response. But it's instructive to know you'd prefer to use a tragedy to pick a fight, unprovoked.

Of course, unless I used your exact words, you will bicker. I found your response as offensive then as I do now.

Tex · 06-03-2008, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Archaea

Of course, unless I used your exact words, you will bicker. I found your response as offensive then as I do now.

Fine. Go be offended. Doesn't mean you have to be a jerk every time a tragedy like this happens.

Archaea · 06-03-2008, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Tex

Fine. Go be offended. Doesn't mean you have to be a jerk every time a tragedy like this happens.

If you don't wish for others to be jerky about your jerk responses, then stop the initial jerk responses. That will settle it.

Tex · 06-03-2008, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Archaea

If you don't wish for others to be jerky about your jerk responses, then stop the initial jerk responses. That will settle it.

Hey friend, you called me out.

06-03-2008, 05:59 PM	#1
Cali Coug Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 5,996	I don't post here much, but WOW. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/0..._n_104852.html Very sad.

06-03-2008, 07:47 PM	#4
Cali Coug Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 5,996	What is crazy is that someone got the picture when they did. Unreal. It really captures the devastation and tragedy of the whole affair. I will say, it is a bit disconcerting that there was a policecar right next to the riders. I would imagine that the police car was the escort for the riders. It makes you wonder if the drunk swerved to miss the police car and hit the riders instead (defeating the purpose of the escort). I imagine the policeman is feeling pretty miserable today (not blaming him, just noting that I would guess he is second-guessing his actions). Also, if you look at the picture, the speed limit is 60 (kph I guess) on that road, so the drunk was probably moving very quickly in the opposite direction of bikers who were also likely traveling very quickly. It is amazing only one has died so far. So very sad. I can't believe people drink and then get behind the wheel of a car. Utter irresponsibility.