attempted murder on cyclist

Discussion in 'Rider Down' started by Aviatrix, Apr 24, 2013.

  1. Varaxis

    Varaxis Trail Ninja

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    People need to learn karate or something, so at least their little grudge matches are entertaining for others. I'd feel pity for the BMW, the bike, and the dumpster. Actually, that dumpster deserves a medal.

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    I'm going to assume the punch was justified. Even if the punch was unjustified, and although people have the right to defend themselves, it has to be reasonable. Attempting to kill a bicyclist by running him over with your car after he punched you is not reasonable. Having lived in Chicago and only owning a bike, I definitely had my run-ins with cars. Only once did I retaliate by taking my u-lock and slamming it into a cab after the driver bumped/swiped into me not once, not twice, not even three times, but FOUR times. And yes, they were all intentional. So I'm siding with the bike guy here.
     
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    Personally, it's irrelevant the cyclist assaulted the driver first. Because he lost his cool he unnecessarily put himself in a dangerous position. But I hope they catch the idiot in the BMW.

     
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    Too much drakkar noir can invite a kiss with a fist....
     

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