Cyclist knocks over child ON THE PAVEMENT...
Discussion
Finlandia said:
Vipers said:
You know it, I know it, bet a lot of cyclists have never seen the HC let alone read it. Very interesting reading the other side of the story.
Why not run a few educational adds on TV and on billboards across the country, it wouldn't hurt.Vipers said:
You know it, I know it, bet a lot of cyclists have never seen the HC let alone read it. Very interesting reading the other side of the story.
I must admit it made me laugh that (paraphrased) his father just happened to be passing immediately after the accident, they both chucked the bike in papa's car and departed. Then didn't visit plod until the next day...Guy's a knob, that being said he doesn't deserve the veritable st-storm that's about to come his way thanks to the vigilantes on ttbook etc
Finlandia said:
Why not run a few educational adds on TV and on billboards across the country, it wouldn't hurt.
There needs to be more for all road users on all aspects of using the roads and or pavements depending on your preferred mode of transport. Most ads re road safety concentrate on speed and drink driving and not much else. funkyrobot said:
JensenA said:
Not on a friggin pavement outside your house you don't !! But you're right about planning for idiots, we just didn't think you'd prove yourself right by posting on here.
I forgot that a bit of pavement outside your house is different to pavement everywhere else.
JensenA said:
funkyrobot said:
JensenA said:
Not on a friggin pavement outside your house you don't !! But you're right about planning for idiots, we just didn't think you'd prove yourself right by posting on here.
I forgot that a bit of pavement outside your house is different to pavement everywhere else.
Nothing farther north than Hertfordshire for my bunch...
frisbee said:
budgie smuggler said:
You do realise they probably interviewed him for about 20 minutes then took about two sentences from it so they can rile up their readers and get lots of shares on their website?
Ssshh don't derail the thread with common sense. Serving the country has been mentioned so its building up to something good.Even if true he still uttered the words "ruined my life" which would be the last thing on most people's minds.
The well being of a toddler due to my silly actions would be foremost. It would even spring into my head to say those words.
And I damn well would have stayed around until I made sure the girl was at least being looked after properly. The parents would never be able to claim I ran. I'd have called an ambulance too just to be sure no head injury
Pesty said:
Even if true he still uttered the words "ruined my life" which would be the last thing on most people's minds.
Those who believe they have done nothing wrong will often talk about how their actions have negatively effected their life, those who have true remorse for what they have done will focus on the negative impact there actions have had on others.Regardless of how the daily mail have spun it, his 1st thought is of himself, and the negative impact its had on his life.
He would have been better of saying nothing and allowed the storm to pass, rather then try and garner sympathy for himself.
funkyrobot said:
JensenA said:
Not on a friggin pavement outside your house you don't !! But you're right about planning for idiots, we just didn't think you'd prove yourself right by posting on here.
I forgot that a bit of pavement outside your house is different to pavement everywhere else.
Please engage brain before you attempt any more arguments. Or better still just admit the cyclist was a schmuck!
Pesty said:
Note the word probably.
Even if true he still uttered the words "ruined my life" which would be the last thing on most people's minds.
The well being of a toddler due to my silly actions would be foremost. It would even spring into my head to say those words.
And I damn well would have stayed around until I made sure the girl was at least being looked after properly. The parents would never be able to claim I ran. I'd have called an ambulance too just to be sure no head injury
Actually a lot of vehicle drivers who have hit and killed someone say something very similar. So this guy is fairly typical of humanity.Even if true he still uttered the words "ruined my life" which would be the last thing on most people's minds.
The well being of a toddler due to my silly actions would be foremost. It would even spring into my head to say those words.
And I damn well would have stayed around until I made sure the girl was at least being looked after properly. The parents would never be able to claim I ran. I'd have called an ambulance too just to be sure no head injury
Vipers said:
Finlandia said:
Vipers said:
You know it, I know it, bet a lot of cyclists have never seen the HC let alone read it. Very interesting reading the other side of the story.
Why not run a few educational adds on TV and on billboards across the country, it wouldn't hurt.frisbee said:
Actually a lot of vehicle drivers who have hit and killed someone say something very similar. So this guy is fairly typical of humanity.
that's a pretty big leap talking about killing . What do motorists say when they cause bumps and bruises ? You can imaging the guilt of killing somebody effecting the killer so in that case it isn't too bad as long as they show remorse .But it's completely apples and oranges and I belive ph's favourite phrase " straw man" but I could be wrong there.The very next day when somebody kills somebody in a car a lot of vehicle drivers say it's ruined their life. I'm not sure where you get that from. It might be true but I suspect you are just saying that to make it fit your utterly indefensible defence of this guy.
It's not an objective yard stick, is it? Who knows how he feels.
He's at fault and has committed a couple of cycling offences, but from one relatively minor mistake, he's had two articles in the Mail, been identified and likely receiving a grossly disproportional amount of negative attention than he otherwise would. I imagine it's a bit of a shock to deal with, and since we're rather short-term considering creatures, he may well feel as if his life is ruined at the moment. Especially as he's likely never experienced anything like this.
He's at fault and has committed a couple of cycling offences, but from one relatively minor mistake, he's had two articles in the Mail, been identified and likely receiving a grossly disproportional amount of negative attention than he otherwise would. I imagine it's a bit of a shock to deal with, and since we're rather short-term considering creatures, he may well feel as if his life is ruined at the moment. Especially as he's likely never experienced anything like this.
Pesty said:
that's a pretty big leap talking about killing . What do motorists say when they cause bumps and bruises ? You can imaging the guilt of killing somebody effecting the killer so in that case it isn't too bad as long as they show remorse .But it's completely apples and oranges and I belive ph's favourite phrase " straw man" but I could be wrong there.
The very next day when somebody kills somebody in a car a lot of vehicle drivers say it's ruined their life. I'm not sure where you get that from. It might be true but I suspect you are just saying that to make it fit your utterly indefensible defence of this guy.
Please stop defending this cyclist, I find it really offensive.The very next day when somebody kills somebody in a car a lot of vehicle drivers say it's ruined their life. I'm not sure where you get that from. It might be true but I suspect you are just saying that to make it fit your utterly indefensible defence of this guy.
Oh look, I'm incapable of reading posts as well!
Vipers said:
matchmaker said:
"Think once, think twice, think BIKE" was the TV ad I remember.
That it was, wasn't there a bit with a hammer and a piece of fruit being smashed? Or am I making that up.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiVuHEv2VZ4
JensenA said:
funkyrobot said:
JensenA said:
Not on a friggin pavement outside your house you don't !! But you're right about planning for idiots, we just didn't think you'd prove yourself right by posting on here.
I forgot that a bit of pavement outside your house is different to pavement everywhere else.
I love the reference to 'we' that you made. It's like some internet bully boy gang reference. Just look at me and my flock of internet friends. We all think the same so we'll all try to gang up on a motoring forum and make out someone is childish because they make a point I don't agree with. Yes, I'll use the 'we' reference so I'll fit in with my like-minded chums and gain some virtual browny points.
Hilarious! Have a few more:
Grumfutock said:
What a pathetic argument! The road network through out the UK is immensely diverse as are the corresponding pavements. Is a pavement in a cul-de-sac not much safer than one on an A road?
Please engage brain before you attempt any more arguments. Or better still just admit the cyclist was a schmuck!
Hi lover. Please engage brain before you attempt any more arguments. Or better still just admit the cyclist was a schmuck!
How are the hostile environments these days?
Anyone tried to undercut you yet?
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