dilligaf Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 All those commenting on whether the sentence is right or wrong need to remember that unless you were sat in court for the whole case, you haven't heard all the evidence and therefore are basing your views based on the limited information carried by the media. Why would you think that that is the only information people have. It's a small Island and most of us know a Policeman, a Medic, a Lawyer etc. Don't kid yourself that people don't know more than you do. Let's also not forget that this forum small Island is a hotbed of scurrilous gossip, chinese whispers and people who have an urgent tendency to make up what they don't know ... Na, you're getting mixed up with facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spook Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Spook whilst I understand you believe you know everything and enjoy telling us so, you do not know the full facts of this case. May I suggest you stick to commenting on matters you know about. Sometimes a thing, and this is one, can be reduced to the bare essentials and everything else is irrelevant when it comes to what should happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the stinking enigma Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 i actually do think dilli genuinely knows more about this case than what has been reported... cant say i blame him for only alluding to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastie Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 it seems that u could go away with killing someone without any problems lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quilp Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 it seems that u could go away with killing someone without any problems lately. Meaningless tittle-tattle... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hissingsid Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 The way some cyclists behave, no reference to the lady who was killed, it is a wonder that there are not more accidents, pavements, lights, not applicable to them and riding in packs or two abreast, they do themselves no favours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizo Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 The way some cyclists behave, no reference to the lady who was killed, it is a wonder that there are not more accidents, pavements, lights, not applicable to them and riding in packs or two abreast, they do themselves no favours. nothing better than bringing out the old classic excuses for cyclists....get yourself out there and give it a go and see for yourself. Then you'll really understand..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sick Moon Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 I cycle on the pavement all the time. It's stupid not to really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeachBoy Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 The way some cyclists behave, no reference to the lady who was killed, it is a wonder that there are not more accidents, pavements, lights, not applicable to them and riding in packs or two abreast, they do themselves no favours. Honestly officer, they were riding two abreast, and although I saw them clearly and in plenty of time, they were going to slow me down, therefore I had no option but to run them over, although I admit the one on the pavement was a bit harder to hit. They do themselves no favours, and they involved me in this accident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaipyr Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 It's not been explained why she was driving erratically before she killed the poor cyclist, it's just stated as a matter of fact. Why? I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbie Bobster Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Sometimes a thing, and this is one, can be reduced to the bare essentials and everything else is irrelevant when it comes to what should happen.See, there's your whole problem, right there spook, in one easily quotable sentence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Surfer Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Roads are dangerous places. Cars at least offer an element of protection to their drivers, and an element of visibility to other drivers. Motorbikes less so, but they are at least able to keep up with traffic and so create less of a problem for most road users in terms of traffic speed and flow. Bicycles are the worst of all worlds for all of the reasons above. They should not be allowed on the roads both for their own protection and for the protection of other road users. It is irresponsible of the Government to allow cyclists to put themselves, and others, in harms way by allowing them to freely mix with bigger, faster and more dangerous traffic. And talk of a 'passing' law of 1,5m distance is simply nonsense on an Island where the majority of our roads are barely big enough to accommodate two way traffic. What's needed is a network of cycle lanes, and a mandatory requirement for cyclists to remain on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sick Moon Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Bicycles are the worst of all worlds for all of the reasons above. They should not be allowed on the roads both for their own protection and for the protection of other road users. It is irresponsible of the Government to allow cyclists to put themselves, and others, in harms way by allowing them to freely mix with bigger, faster and more dangerous traffic. Oh don't be so silly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeliX Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Roads are dangerous places. Cars at least offer an element of protection to their drivers, and an element of visibility to other drivers. Motorbikes less so, but they are at least able to keep up with traffic and so create less of a problem for most road users in terms of traffic speed and flow. Bicycles are the worst of all worlds for all of the reasons above. They should not be allowed on the roads both for their own protection and for the protection of other road users. It is irresponsible of the Government to allow cyclists to put themselves, and others, in harms way by allowing them to freely mix with bigger, faster and more dangerous traffic. And talk of a 'passing' law of 1,5m distance is simply nonsense on an Island where the majority of our roads are barely big enough to accommodate two way traffic. What's needed is a network of cycle lanes, and a mandatory requirement for cyclists to remain on them. I think you'll find horses are the worst of all worlds. Oh and you're a crackpot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spook Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Sometimes a thing, and this is one, can be reduced to the bare essentials and everything else is irrelevant when it comes to what should happen.See, there's your whole problem, right there spook, in one easily quotable sentence. In what way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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