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Ezekiel 25:17. The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides by the inequities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men. Blessed is he who, in the name of charity and good will, shepherds the weak through the valley of the darkness. For he is truly his brother's keeper and the finder of lost children. And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who attempt to poison and destroy my brothers. And you will know I am the Lord when I lay my vengeance upon you.
^ people need to learn not to fuck with cars when they're pedestrians. If that's a diplomatic car, then I'm sure it's driven by their security, who are probably told to protect their employer ahead of anyone else's safety. If they were secret service and Obama was in that car, that thing would be spraying gatling gun rounds in all directions first.
Car stopped, people started gathering around it, whoever's inside has to fear for their safety.
Yes, it sucks for the people that were run over down the street that were protesting and not taking any action against the van but at the same time, when you go outside in a situation like the one in Egypt at that time, any danger that you get into is your own damned fault.
the thing about that van is it looks like he had a clear path but wen out of his way to hit people. THATS fucked.
As for Hastings, doesnt the city have the old barriers with the 10 foot high chain link fence kicking around somewhere from when we used to host the Molson Indy?? Line the road with that at least we the drivers would know where to expect them
This is retarded, the solution should be raising the fine for jaywalking. The majority of the time, It's not the drivers fault for some random person thinking its OK to run across the road out of no where. This new speed limit is just as stupid as the bike lanes.
do u think a junky will pay a jay walking ticket? cops dont even bother handing them out because its a complete waste of time.
and that article posting is a little misleading saying that hastings section is most dangerous in city. when pedestrians get hit in this area its not an accident. its because the "pedestrian" is higher than the cost of living and because of this they run across the road thinking they are invincible. how come ppl on robson aren't getting ran over? oh ya cuz they cross the road properly like a sober person.
reducing the speed limit does what? allowed junkies to dodge cars better. makes them prob walk even slower across the street. allows them also not to be severely injured, but just sustain minor injuries when getting struck. these are all great things. because they are j walking so much we have to suffer lol.
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do u think a junky will pay a jay walking ticket? cops dont even bother handing them out because its a complete waste of time.
and that article posting is a little misleading saying that hastings section is most dangerous in city. when pedestrians get hit in this area its not an accident. its because the "pedestrian" is higher than the cost of living and because of this they run across the road thinking they are invincible. how come ppl on robson aren't getting ran over? oh ya cuz they cross the road properly like a sober person.
Thats how vancouver does it. Instead of getting to the root of the problem, they make it someone elses Posted via RS Mobile
One night I was going east on Hastings out of DT. I was doing the speed limit while there were at least 5-10 bums jaywalking across the street as I was approaching the intersection of Main n Hastings.
All of a sudden a jaywalking bum came running towards my car and did a Jet Li jump kick, trying to kick my car because I didn't slow down and let them through; the light was green. I had to steer my car into uncoming traffic to avoid him.
The mayor should take a ride through that area on his bike at night
The mayor should take a ride through that area on his bike at night
good idea!
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One night I was going east on Hastings out of DT. I was doing the speed limit while there were at least 5-10 bums jaywalking across the street as I was approaching the intersection of Main n Hastings.
All of a sudden a jaywalking bum came running towards my car and did a Jet Li jump kick, trying to kick my car because I didn't slow down and let them through; the light was green. I had to steer my car into uncoming traffic to avoid him.
You should have turned this on full and ran them all over
my plan to deal with junkies/homeless if i was premier...
- physical test all homeless/junkies
- get them to do odd jobs around the city/province for min wage
- if they do not want to work, they will be cut off from social services
- cover shortfall from rent / food / clothing by means of social assistance
- to address jay walking in DTES: Junkies who are injured as a result of jaywalking will not receive medical treatment. simple as that. it will cost 1-2 lives but the example will be made for the greater good.
that is the coles notes version.
off topic but needed: get the cyclist to pay for using the roads!! A license fee of $120/yr + permits for bikes. riders can be ticketed just like drivers..
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OMFG
I was just coming from downtown, driving along pender and at the intersection with main st some fucking drugger all dressed in white is just thug walking along when it's my green light. Goddamn twig has the balls to stop infront of my bumper and stare me down, the first thing I was thinking is if he tries anything I have all of my tools in my back seat. My claw hammer ready to cleave his face in half and my pliers to pull the rest of him apart.
Can we just kill them, please? /rant.
Now it has me thinking if he were to pull a gun out, how would I react. Would I run him over or just sit there?
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you guys sound like you think increasing speeds or charging the homeless/addicts/etc would make them stop jaywalking..... are you retarded? they're either high or they're crazy or both you think they even understand what's going on? most of them don't
and most of you bitching probably dont even drive through there and when/if you do go through the area its probably during the rush hour anyways where speeds are slower than 30km/h anyways
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good idea!
