A friend of mine was hurt in a vehicle crash in Fairbanks, AK a couple of days ago. He's in an Anchorage hospital recovering, last I heard he's off the breathing machine. Mutual friend in TX sends me a link to the news release in Fairbanks. I made the serious mistake of reading the comments.
Article: http://newsminer.com/view/full_story...omment_9893201
I posted this:
"At least one of the men is someone I know. I get sent here by a mutual friend of ours, and what do I see? Politics. Arguments over vehicle type. I'll say it...that is sad. So, so sad.
If alcohol did indeed contribute to the crash, then so be it. If they were not wearing seatbelts, so be it. They're grown adults and will be held responsible for their actions.
But everything else is a MOOT POINT. Vehicle control matters, no matter WHAT vehicle you drive, WHERE you drive it. You are entitled to your opinions on that subject, but here, the argument is unnecessary. Personal choice allows them to own and operate whatever vehicle they choose.
What does a utopian car-less vision of yours have to do with the fact that two men are in the hospital due to a car accident and that friends all over the world are worried about them? NOTHING. That's what. "Broad social issues" are great for when you're debating them. For this, it's highly inappropriate. You want to run for an office? You want to preach your agenda? Then go run for an office.
Thank you to those who have them in your prayers. Please continue to pray for them.."
I'm sitting here seething....what the f**k is wrong with people?!!
Article: http://newsminer.com/view/full_story...omment_9893201
I posted this:
"At least one of the men is someone I know. I get sent here by a mutual friend of ours, and what do I see? Politics. Arguments over vehicle type. I'll say it...that is sad. So, so sad.
If alcohol did indeed contribute to the crash, then so be it. If they were not wearing seatbelts, so be it. They're grown adults and will be held responsible for their actions.
But everything else is a MOOT POINT. Vehicle control matters, no matter WHAT vehicle you drive, WHERE you drive it. You are entitled to your opinions on that subject, but here, the argument is unnecessary. Personal choice allows them to own and operate whatever vehicle they choose.
What does a utopian car-less vision of yours have to do with the fact that two men are in the hospital due to a car accident and that friends all over the world are worried about them? NOTHING. That's what. "Broad social issues" are great for when you're debating them. For this, it's highly inappropriate. You want to run for an office? You want to preach your agenda? Then go run for an office.
Thank you to those who have them in your prayers. Please continue to pray for them.."
I'm sitting here seething....what the f**k is wrong with people?!!
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