Kill cyclist, stay out of jail
05-16-14, 03:11 PM
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+1 to finding a way to reduce/eliminate hit and runs. In this case, I fail to see how the medical condition that caused dizziness justifies the hit and run, and if it indeed does then the driver needs to be institutionalized as a threat to herself and others. But in reality, the attorney was mostly just working with what he had, basically nothing.
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05-16-14, 04:14 PM
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No. I did offer a legal opinion, I offered my opinion.There is a difference in my world view.
05-16-14, 09:06 PM
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Oh well, I guess some are true believers in 'do as I say, not as I do'.
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05-17-14, 01:11 AM
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Ok So put me on ignore CB, Not really of any concern to me. BTW, I mistyped, I was trying to deny offering a legal opinion. Anyway, I will keep on posting as I see appropriate, you can keep on badgering, will not affect me in any way. Other forum members will regard or disregard as they see fit.
05-17-14, 01:47 AM
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You know what's worst? A cop killing a fellow motorist by running a red light without her emergency lights on. The only thing this cop lost was her job. I don't remember if she was charged with a crime or not.
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You are absolutely right. There are irresponsible people that dont pay attention, and then someone gets hurt. It was not an "accident".
You are absolutely right. There are irresponsible people that dont pay attention, and then someone gets hurt. It was not an "accident".
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Similarly, other people may be driving home exhausted after a long day at the office, be recovering from an illness, tormented by a family/relationship/financial problem, be distracted by quarreling children, etc.
If everyone chose to stay home when they are feeling less-than-razor-sharp, the highways would be pretty empty.
"Irresponsible" is just a very convenient assignment that applies to everyone else. When it's your family member or friend or yourself in question, there's almost always some other valid reason.
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