Run in today with irate, gun wielding guy.

[Knobgoblin]

I'm taking 3 big steps back, AK Kitsap.
This societal implosion stuff is real. Hope you're a little ways out of town, because this kind of thing is probably going on in cities daily.

 

[patrikky]

If it happened as described he was absolutely in the wrong. He should have used his garden hose because you alley riders are complete arseholes.

 

[RVTECH]

The bar just keeps getting lower and lower. Eventually it will hit the ground and anything goes.

As civil disobedience increases it is going to influence potentially 'borderline' law breakers (and younger as well) into doing things such as this.

They may not see it as necessarily illegal at the time but pretty soon they branch out into 'simple' crimes and then it spirals out of control.

Ever been to any European countries and had to deal with the thieving little brats on Vespas and other motorcycles?

Difference being here in the U.S. the chance of a homeowner eventually shooting one is a certainty.

 

[Dr Prepper]

For some reason I keep hearing Arlo Guthrie and his "Motorcycle Song"...

Admittedly that song may be a bit to mellow for some...Just trying to inject some humor here....
Andy

Thats funny... I keep hearing Alice's restaurant. "I wanna kill, kill, kill!"

 

[wired]

Did he "shoot them"as you stated? No he pointed a gun at them. BIG difference. If it was the railroad security guy it would have been warranted and expected imo.

Its like evil begets evil. and stupid is, is stupid does etc.

Competing visions of firearms use. One says never point a gun at something you dont want to destroy.

The other side says point a gun at a nuisance you want to go away through fear and intimidation.

Advocates of the first view are horrified at the the second view. Doesnt mean the second view doesnt work.

 

[ma96782]

I'm afraid I'll spell it wrong and learn all about clown zucchini love so no.

Ok..... check the spelling.

"Bosozoku"


Then....the newest version....

The Lambosozoku


Aloha, Mark

 

[Knobgoblin]

Thats funny... I keep hesring Alice's restaurant. "I wanna kill, kill, kill!"

..I don't want a pickle.

 

[Dr Prepper]

As civil disobedience increases it is going to influence potentially 'borderline' law breakers (and younger as well) into doing things such as this.

They may not see it as necessarily illegal at the time but pretty soon they branch out into 'simple' crimes and then it spirals out of control.

Ever been to any European countries and had to deal with the thieving little brats on Vespas and other motorcycles?

Difference being here in the U.S. the chance of a homeowner eventually shooting one is a certainty.

100% agreed. And this is what kinda makes me lean heavily towards the arm everyone philosophy.

Its funny how you ALWAYS meet the NICEST people at the gun ranges or gravel pits where every single person is armed. "Just you know.. Sort of funny"-Dr. Strangelove.
People usually get all sorts of polite when they know guns are around.

 

[Dirty Cary]

 

[AK0perator47]

I'm taking 3 big steps back, AK Kitsap.
This societal implosion stuff is real. Hope you're a little ways out of town, because this kind of thing is probably going on in cities daily.

Easiest way to be able to implement martial law because people have forgotten how to be civil, resolve issues, respecting others viewpoints, willing to try on the other person's shoes and leaving ego out of the situation

 

[Dr Prepper]

..I don't want a pickle.

Yeah you do..

 

[oremike]

Living proof that two wrongs don't make a right, but three lefts do.

 

[Knobgoblin]

Tin foil firmly in place.

This isn't a movie, nobody's going to cut the red wire with one second left on the detonator. bubblegumes going to blow.

 

[ilikegunspdx]

I think if these guys continue these "rides" it's only a matter of time until they hit upon a resident/other person who is mentally off at that moment such as from forgetting their meds, something bad in their life recently, etc. and they will react violently.

Something bad will happen whether with a knife, rock, baseball bat, wire accross the alley, whatever. If they keep provoking ppl into a reaction they will eventually get a reaction. That's where this is headed eventually imo. The riders need to have some common sense, and some respect for others wouldn't hurt either.

 

[Darren Summers]

A little consideration and respect can go a long way in preventing unfortunate incidents. This being said threatening someone with a deadly weapon can only be justified ( in my mind) to reduce or eliminate a threat. I do not take deadly force lightly I've seen it..it's
Permanent...

 

[RVTECH]

This isn't a movie, nobody's going to cut the red wire with one second left on the detonator. bubblegumes going to blow.

One shot and the rest would scream off to all points on the compass.

The riders need to have some common sense.

Well, common sense seems to be in short supply with these types.

 

[SrMachoSolo]

So........ did the "crazy gun wielding" guy's plan work? Will you think twice about being crazy motorcycle riders annoying people in their place of residence?

-Robert

 

[RVTECH]

So........ did the "crazy gun wielding" guy's plan work?

I am sure it was laughed off as a joke by this group.

Until it becomes 'real' and the rest see one of their friends on the ground it will not have an effect.

 

[Certaindeaf]

For some reason I keep hearing Arlo Guthrie and his "Motorcycle Song"...

Admittedly that song may be a bit too mellow for some...Just trying to inject some humor here....
Andy

I have no sense of hummer so I whistle.

 

[AK0perator47]

I have no sense of hummer so I whistle.

Well I sure ain't whistling Dixie!