Today, I witnessed death. - Page 2
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nttea
Sweden4353 Posts
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Grobyc
Canada18410 Posts
Like druj said, I can't imagine how guilty he is going to feel his whole life. | ||
Nitrogen
United States5345 Posts
and dont ride harleys. they suck. | ||
adamisuber
Canada35 Posts
I did flip my car 2 weeks ago and almost died (landed in coming traffic), but for some reason I'm pretty disaffected from fear or worry. Apathy is a beautiful thing | ||
konadora
Singapore66063 Posts
Why don't they learn that speeding kills | ||
Warrior Madness
Canada3791 Posts
On January 25 2010 14:19 DoctorHelvetica wrote: He is. He overreacted. But if he didn't do something, my crazy idiot aunt would have ran out of the car and fucked everything up and gotten in the way of the accident. He didn't need to be so aggressive, especially in front of the children, but he did the right thing in the end. Agreed here. Also, DoctorHelvetica, I don't know I'm just having reading problems or something but it sounds like you're trying to justify your aunt beating Omar the infant with the fact that the other girl had temper tantrums. That is several layers of fucked up right there. I don't know if I read that correctly. It's 3am right now. Sorry that you had to see something like that. Seeing a girl's head split open like a watermelon... Jesus Christ. This is why, when I get my scooter I will 100% of the time insist that my passengers wear a full face helmet and that I instruct them on how to put it on correctly. I always cringe when I see people with pretty much hats on their heads in place of a real full face helmet. It doesn't matter if you're just going going around the corner to buy something.... Do people really think death will strike them only if their commute is greater than 1km? That must've been soul killing for the BF. | ||
intrigue
Washington, D.C9933 Posts
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alffla
Hong Kong20321 Posts
maybe im just an inexperienced driver but there's all this crap to look out for all the time especially in HK, its not wide open roads everywhere like america. crazy story dude | ||
XinRan
United States530 Posts
On January 25 2010 17:11 intrigue wrote: i am incredible scared of cars, it's almost a phobia but they're just so mandatory. probably a bit irrational yeah, but i've never gotten over the fact that everyone is going so fast in tons of metal, with the only thing keeping it all together is other drivers not messing up and some yellow/white lines I don't think you're being irrational at all. Head on collision at 40 mph, an average speed for a straight, two-lane local road, is like instant death. And that situation only requires one person to fuck up. I think car accidents are the number one cause of death in the US that's not medical related (eg cancer, heart disease). | ||
Nebula
England780 Posts
On January 25 2010 17:11 intrigue wrote: i am incredible scared of cars, it's almost a phobia but they're just so mandatory. probably a bit irrational yeah, but i've never gotten over the fact that everyone is going so fast in tons of metal, with the only thing keeping it all together is other drivers not messing up and some yellow/white lines Yeh i feel exactly the same. I don't ever intend to drive myself and everytime i get into a car with someone else im basically entrusting my life to them and when they start to do things like fiddle whilst driving etc i get really nervous and whine at them. I've never been in a car accident and i intend to keep it that way. | ||
eNoq
Netherlands502 Posts
Her head hit the pavement and burst open like a watermelon. . ouch, that must have been a nasty view. | ||
LordWeird
United States3411 Posts
let's go back to walking and horses, for real, fuck this | ||
DivinO
United States4796 Posts
On January 25 2010 14:34 DoctorHelvetica wrote: I was actually more upset with the arguing than the death itself. I guess I had no time to really think about it because I spent the entire time trying to ignore my aunt and uncle arguing and keep the kids calm for the rest of the day. You're right. There's really no point in arguing at a point like that. And if there is any arguing it shouldn't be about going out. | ||
RandomAccount#49059
United States2140 Posts
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Draconizard
628 Posts
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meeple
Canada10211 Posts
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DoctorHelvetica
United States15034 Posts
On January 25 2010 17:11 Warrior Madness wrote: Agreed here. Also, DoctorHelvetica, I don't know I'm just having reading problems or something but it sounds like you're trying to justify your aunt beating Omar the infant with the fact that the other girl had temper tantrums. That is several layers of fucked up right there. I don't know if I read that correctly. It's 3am right now. Sorry that you had to see something like that. Seeing a girl's head split open like a watermelon... Jesus Christ. This is why, when I get my scooter I will 100% of the time insist that my passengers wear a full face helmet and that I instruct them on how to put it on correctly. I always cringe when I see people with pretty much hats on their heads in place of a real full face helmet. It doesn't matter if you're just going going around the corner to buy something.... Do people really think death will strike them only if their commute is greater than 1km? That must've been soul killing for the BF. No. The girl witht he temper tantrums beat up Omar the infant. She bit him in his crib and such. | ||
EchOne
United States2906 Posts
On January 26 2010 01:25 Draconizard wrote: Bleh, I never saw the appeal in motorcycles. The dramatic decrease in safety tends to overshadow just about any of its advantages. Motorcycles' fuel efficiency advantage over cars is pretty significant, but I personally would not risk my own life for that. I have a couple friends who are interested in getting motorcycles in the future for this. If I were religious I'd pray for them in the case that they do. I also agree with people who are wary of cars in general. I've already almost killed myself on the highway twice, and I've only been driving for about 4 years. Honestly they were both my mistakes, and that makes the issue even more harrowing: you can't trust yourself to be a good driver; that'll only invite complacency. Anyways mad props to DH for staying calm with the children. I'm against lying, but I'm sure you had good reasons. Not to be a dick, but try not to stress too much about this. There are too many tragedies for them all to be mourned. | ||
Warrior Madness
Canada3791 Posts
On January 26 2010 03:47 DoctorHelvetica wrote: No. The girl witht he temper tantrums beat up Omar the infant. She bit him in his crib and such. I thought so.... Reading comprehension problems :D | ||
Mystlord
United States10264 Posts
My thoughts exactly. I hope that's an exaggeration O_O. | ||
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