Top Politican Kills Bicyclist

[Neil]

That's shitty.  He gets attacked by a dangerous antisocial lunatic, and loses his job because of it.

Society is fucked up sometimes.

Yeah, and then you get people like Jacob who think it's a good thing that he loses his job.

Jacob's a bit of an ass, but he's the sort that just goes with the flow.  He's easily seduced by the idea of some evil corporate exec mowing down the poor, visible minority bike rider.

[dps]

Yeah, and then you get people like Jacob who think it's a good thing that he loses his job.

I didn't realize you'd joined the retard brigade.  When did that happen?

It seems to me that this guy has a very plausible defense--he was attacked by the cyclist after an accident, and was in fear for his life, and tried to get away.  Now, I don't know that that's how it went down, but from what's been posted in this thread, it certainly seems possible.  IF that is what happened, and he's found innocent at trial, I don't see why he should lose his job.

If you think that's a retarded position, well, you're entitled to your opinion.  Of course, I almost certainly didn't make it clear where I was coming from with my previous comment.

[Barrister]

Put up the BB signal, we need a conviction!   

Trust me - the judges don't convict just because I'm on the case.

[crazy canuck]

Trust me - the judges don't convict just because I'm on the case.

You are too modest.

[dps]

Put up the BB signal, we need a conviction!   

Trust me - the judges don't convict just because I'm on the case.

What is your record now?   0-962?   

[Jacob]

It seems to me that this guy has a very plausible defense--he was attacked by the cyclist after an accident, and was in fear for his life, and tried to get away.  Now, I don't know that that's how it went down, but from what's been posted in this thread, it certainly seems possible.  IF that is what happened, and he's found innocent at trial, I don't see why he should lose his job.

I agree, that if he is cleared of any wrong he should be reinstated.  I just subscribe to the idea that highly placed public officials should resign if under any sort of shadow, which this qualifies as.

If you think that's a retarded position, well, you're entitled to your opinion.  Of course, I almost certainly didn't make it clear where I was coming from with my previous comment.

No, it's not a retarded position though it is one I don't agree with.  When I referred to the retard-brigade I meant the group of posters who miss no opportunity to parade their glib one-dimensional (two-dimensional at best) misanthropic faux-superior wit at any news.

[garbon]

Any sort of shadow? So should all officials be in danger at the slightest rumor?

[citizen k]

Wisconsin State Lawmaker hitting Cyclist
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hPB9t1qCas

[Martinus]

Bicyclists are the scum of earth. The more get hit by cars the better.

[Slargos]

It seems to me that this guy has a very plausible defense--he was attacked by the cyclist after an accident, and was in fear for his life, and tried to get away.  Now, I don't know that that's how it went down, but from what's been posted in this thread, it certainly seems possible.  IF that is what happened, and he's found innocent at trial, I don't see why he should lose his job.

I agree, that if he is cleared of any wrong he should be reinstated.  I just subscribe to the idea that highly placed public officials should resign if under any sort of shadow, which this qualifies as.

If you think that's a retarded position, well, you're entitled to your opinion.  Of course, I almost certainly didn't make it clear where I was coming from with my previous comment.

No, it's not a retarded position though it is one I don't agree with.  When I referred to the retard-brigade I meant the group of posters who miss no opportunity to parade their glib one-dimensional (two-dimensional at best) misanthropic faux-superior wit at any news.

The problem with this attitude is that we'd be running out of people to run things pretty quickly.

Especially if the described version of events is correct, I think the biggest tragedy here is if Toronto is out a competent exec simply because a rabid bike messenger decided to take out his bad day on a motorist.

[saskganesh]

That's shitty.  He gets attacked by a dangerous antisocial lunatic, and loses his job because of it.

Society is fucked up sometimes.

Yeah, and then you get people like Jacob who think it's a good thing that he loses his job.

of course, his job was with the City of Toronto, which has a pro bike agenda.

it's politics. the optics would be terrible.

[Neil]

That's shitty.  He gets attacked by a dangerous antisocial lunatic, and loses his job because of it.

Society is fucked up sometimes.

Yeah, and then you get people like Jacob who think it's a good thing that he loses his job.

of course, his job was with the City of Toronto, which has a pro bike agenda.

it's politics. the optics would be terrible.

How can Toronto have a pro-bike agenda when it's impassable to bikes for half the year?

[Josephus]

How can Toronto have a pro-bike agenda when it's impassable to bikes for half the year?

Try telling that to bike couriers.

[Ed Anger]

Wisconsin State Lawmaker hitting Cyclist
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hPB9t1qCas

I had to do it:

http://james.nerdiphythesoul.com/bennyhillifier/?id=4hPB9t1qCas

[Slargos]

Wisconsin State Lawmaker hitting Cyclist
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hPB9t1qCas

I had to do it:

http://james.nerdiphythesoul.com/bennyhillifier/?id=4hPB9t1qCas

Sublime.

You're going to hell for that alone.