Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Latest Breaking News

(6,801 posts)

18. Terrible tragedy

Mon Jul 23, 2012, 02:49 PM

Jul 2012

and yet I'm not seeing anyone blaming the AAA or automotive industry or seeking a ban on trucks (even automatic ones).

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

27 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

At least 11 killed in single truck crash in Texas [View all] Poll_Blind Jul 2012 OP

I-69 is by no means a "done deal" Bucky Jul 2012 #13

I never meant to imply that I-69 was a done deal. TexasTowelie Jul 2012 #26

See? Almost as many as Holmes killed despite drivers' licenses. aquart Jul 2012 #2

Transporting 25 People in the Back of a Pickup Truck is Already Illegal AndyTiedye Jul 2012 #4

So is shooting people TheCruces Jul 2012 #9

It Does, And We Are AndyTiedye Jul 2012 #17

HEY KIDS, HERE'S AN EXCELLENT EXAMPLE drynberg Jul 2012 #11

LOL ...dude ...it's called sarcasm with out the tag. L0oniX Jul 2012 #15

Wow WilliamPitt Jul 2012 #16

Good sarcasm... awoke_in_2003 Jul 2012 #23

Forget something? KamaAina Jul 2012 #19

Additional information from the local newspaper: TexasTowelie Jul 2012 #5

Crashes with numerous fatalities are overloaded vehicles. Manifestor_of_Light Jul 2012 #6

TV Coverage. Warning: graphic photos. TexasTowelie Jul 2012 #7

How do you even get 21 people in the back of a pickup? jmowreader Jul 2012 #8

Here's what an F-250 looks like Bucky Jul 2012 #12

Terrible tragedy 4th law of robotics Jul 2012 #18

Trucks aren't made to kill people Kingofalldems Jul 2012 #22

A huge consolation to the victims I'm sure 4th law of robotics Jul 2012 #27

Kick! n/t Tx4obama Jul 2012 #20

More Local News report on the accident, including photos happyslug Jul 2012 #21

I've been reading reports that the overloaded truck was The Northerner Jul 2012 #24

The death count has increased to 14. TexasTowelie Jul 2012 #25