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vkkv

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49. Speed is the leading cause of automobile deaths by a LONG shot
Tue Apr 25, 2017, 12:13 PM
Apr 2017

- and since there are 40k traffic deaths every year and that speeding is the #1 killer in traffic deaths
= speeding can be a criminal act.
Crazy:40-60 kids?! JudyM Apr 2017 #1
Happens in Philly and at malls from time to time HoneyBadger Apr 2017 #8
At least at the mall, you have a fighting chance to escape. EL34x4 Apr 2017 #9
Bored kids acting out HoneyBadger Apr 2017 #12
Fight... Baconator Apr 2017 #58
Nothing new in Philly HoneyBadger Apr 2017 #13
Minors? MINORS?!?!?! They're fucking train-robbers!!! Iggo Apr 2017 #2
I think they'll need protection from their parents, once the parents find out. NT mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2017 #3
My guess is Dad's absent, and Mom may have other priorities. nt appal_jack Apr 2017 #29
But they're just children. MicaelS Apr 2017 #10
Their brains are still developing Egnever Apr 2017 #39
If violence was involved then yes, they should be treated as adults. hack89 Apr 2017 #48
Trump could not have said it better. PdxSean Apr 2017 #52
Then lock up young violent offenders in dedicated facilities hack89 Apr 2017 #56
If my brother or I were involved in something like this I would want to be in jail. redstatebluegirl Apr 2017 #53
Legally there might be a distinction for a young teen... Baconator Apr 2017 #59
My first reaction as simple; that's really fucked up. vkkv Apr 2017 #4
My first reaction was... EL34x4 Apr 2017 #5
As pointed out, sarisataka Apr 2017 #27
Head of nail greeted by hammer. pablo_marmol Apr 2017 #43
Dunno about 4. This is exactly the kind of scenario CCW advocates put out there geek tragedy Apr 2017 #7
Nothing will happen, Oakland won't pay for it and the DA will refuse to prosecute ansible Apr 2017 #18
Come on, "their own people"?? So the train was full of criminals? No, NOT their people. 7962 Apr 2017 #22
By "their own people' - clearly I meant friends' families, locals, workers who commute on BART vkkv Apr 2017 #33
No, THEY are criminals, so their people, being like them, would also be criminals 7962 Apr 2017 #37
My mistake, from experience I should know there is no reasoning with vkkv Apr 2017 #41
YOU "go away" with the weak comparisons. You equate a speeder & a strong arm thief? 7962 Apr 2017 #47
Speed is the leading cause of automobile deaths by a LONG shot vkkv Apr 2017 #49
Actually alcohol is the leading cause in traffic fatalities. EX500rider Apr 2017 #57
That's not logical. Every "people" has treestar Apr 2017 #60
Their own people? exboyfil Apr 2017 #51
put their faces out there, the public has a right to know who these violent predators are geek tragedy Apr 2017 #6
more like cya (avoiding lawy suits) salin Apr 2017 #11
I'm suprised we've not heard from the CWP crowd. Dyedinthewoolliberal Apr 2017 #14
It's illegal in California ansible Apr 2017 #15
Good. Iggo Apr 2017 #16
Yeah, sure worked out well here... appal_jack Apr 2017 #30
Nobody got shot. Nobody died. Iggo Apr 2017 #36
I wouldn't expect to see this sort of group mayhem occur in a state that grants the right of defense pablo_marmol Apr 2017 #46
Actually, that is not correct. vkkv Apr 2017 #34
CCW's in CA are frequently granted in rural areas. pablo_marmol Apr 2017 #44
Plenty of videos out there show thats exactly what happens most of the time 7962 Apr 2017 #38
Truth. pablo_marmol Apr 2017 #45
Were they all wearing Raiders gear? Baclava Apr 2017 #17
What is wrong with the Raiders? HoneyBadger Apr 2017 #19
Show us the videos and I won't have to speculate. Baclava Apr 2017 #20
Decoys?? How much does a decent surveillance camera cost? DorothyG Apr 2017 #21
And now EVERYONE knows it. genius nt 7962 Apr 2017 #23
Well, there's still Youtube, surely the perps posted them on there by now Baclava Apr 2017 #25
I see you're unfamiliar with the Raider Nation archetype. nt Codeine Apr 2017 #24
As a Steelers fan I take my shots when I get them n/t Baclava Apr 2017 #26
Ouch Egnever Apr 2017 #40
And yet ... Raiders actual team is the only one in the league w/zero arrests last 3 years ... mr_lebowski Apr 2017 #55
PUre scum nt Lucky Luciano Apr 2017 #28
Wtf? Not releasing video cause they "appear" to be minors? Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2017 #31
Exactly... Baconator Apr 2017 #64
No sympathy for these punks Vogon_Glory Apr 2017 #32
40-60??? Pfft ! try 200-300 here. Although this was a few years ago and wilding in the streets lunasun Apr 2017 #35
NYC copycat? HoneyBadger Apr 2017 #42
So what would happen if 2-3 got shot during the crime? oneshooter Apr 2017 #50
A city like San Fran isn't going to let just ANYONE christx30 Apr 2017 #54
That's why there's a growing push for a national CCW law. EL34x4 Apr 2017 #61
...or the wealthy and connected. Baconator Apr 2017 #63
San Francisco has no choice in whether or not to hoinor CCW permits ripcord Apr 2017 #67
Here's the Jury Instruction hardluck Apr 2017 #62
They said they would circulate the video to the schools, etc. So they aren't withholding it entirely Yo_Mama Apr 2017 #65
What a crock... These "youths" commandeered a train, beat and robbed passengers... EL34x4 Apr 2017 #66
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