12-21-2012, 11:51 AM | #67 |
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Sad article about increase in traffic deaths this year:
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12-21-2012, 05:37 PM | #70 | |
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As an aside, looking at the intentional homicide statistics at the UNODC shows that yes, the US does have more murders than most of Europe, but less than much of South and Central America, Africa, and central Asia. However, that isn't the reason for our prison population explosion. What I'm more interested in exploring, however, is the reason for this prison population explosion, the negative impact it has on our country, and steps we should be taking to slow down the growth rate: |
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12-21-2012, 05:44 PM | #71 | |
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Yes, our crime rates are lower than Africa and Central Asia. I guess you missed that part where I said first world countries, how convenient. Also, I've never talked about number of people locked up. I'm talking cold, hard, crimes committed, regardless of whether or not perp was caught/locked up. |
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12-21-2012, 06:47 PM | #72 |
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Holy shit this thread is totally assanine. How they hell do you argue that it's OK to drive faster because you're an awesome driver, your car is safe and any other BS excuse you come up with? It's an F-ing law. It's not a suggestion. It's not optional. It's the damn law. Break the law, suffer consequences.
Here's the rub - the bigger issue (on US roads) is the speed differential. You may be a spectacular driver, but you have no clue what's going on behind the wheels of all of those other cars around you. You'll quickly learn the limits of your skills, your tires' adhesion and physics if they do something you didn't anticipate. The reason this isn't an issue in Germany is the fact that everyone in Germany actually earned their licenses and the actually, wait for it, follow the rules. No BS egocentric crap like closing the gap so cars can't merge, no passing on the right, no brake checks. They do it right. They know how things need to be done and they do it. You CAN have big speed differentials because the drivers all know to be aware of what's going on around them. Americans are too self-absorbed to ever be capable of this sort of thing. Because, you know, they're above following the rules... Now, do I drive the speed limit all the time? Rarely. Do I stay right, pass left, yield the right of away every time I should - you're damn right I do. Be safe. Use your head. Don't be a dick feeding the elitest prick stereotype BMW drivers have to live with. |
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But I do think the biggest difference between US and EU drivers is the fact that a lot of Americans don't focus on the actual driving of the car but text, call people, eat... |
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12-26-2012, 05:19 AM | #77 |
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Anyone else with me that speed limits need to be changed? The furthest left lanes should be for passing only and have a higher speed limit. Car pool lanes should also have a minimum higher speed limit. Cant stand those guys in the carpool lane driving slower than those who arent.
And cant stand the guy in the first lane causing traffic. Speed up or get the hell out of the way. Imo these changes would make traffic less severe. I need to run for office just to get these things changes. That would be success! |
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In CA. Drivers who pass 100mhp+ will get two points and a huge fine with ard $1000+. Cops wouldn't lock you up unless they ticket you for a rackless driving.
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12-26-2012, 09:08 PM | #84 | ||
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Are all shop lifters dangerous? NO. Dont tell me you are scared of every single one of these people. Ive had my door knocked down by law enforecement for a search and seize and faced 15 years for five counts of various felonies. I was able to beat it. Does that make me dangerous? Should you be scared of me? No. Please dont generalize addicts as those who eat ppls face off because of an incident in Florida. Thats like saying computer programmers are murderers (McAfee) - just plain dumb. I see your other posts and you come across very knowledgeable in many things and to see this post from you I am amazed. |
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12-26-2012, 09:18 PM | #85 | |
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If you've faced 5 counts of various felonies, then maybe you should consider a lifestyle change yourself, rather than advocating laxer laws. |
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12-26-2012, 09:34 PM | #86 | ||
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Who the hell are you to tell me to make a lifestyle change? Im in financial planning and analysis for a major corporation in the US - does my past make up who I am today? You are judging without even knowing me. I think I just made my point. So ignorant. That would make you a potential hazard to the community if youve ever driven over 65mph. How do we know you wont turn into a reckless driver who will drive under the influence in the future? The only point im trying to make is you shouldnt generalize certain ppl no matter what. There are a bunch of chicken shit bitch made pussies out there that are locked up hence another members points on that he wouldnt mind half of those said ppl in jail to be dropped off into his neighborhood. And ppl change too. Im scared of myself when i think about my ways many years ago. Please excuse the language. |
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People aren't locked up in prison because they "might" do something in the future. They're locked up because they've already broken a law. Do I think certain laws and regulations are outdated or ridiculous? Yes. But I will never condone a lax attitude towards theft, DUI, or hard drugs (and no, people don't get locked up for having a baggie of weed, I'm talking trying to move a kilo of cocaine). I don't care who you are or what you do, if you get caught driving while completely drunk, or decide it's right to steal from someone else, then you deserve the punishment. |
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