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It would have been just as "exciting" without the strong dust references, but the guy was providing a detailed account. I didn't read it as bringing race in to it anywhere. Just as disturbing, perhaps, is that you think it does?
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Skatboarding is illegal on sidewalks in most of california. I would have hit him twice. Im ridding a skateboard right this second.
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I'm 51, how dare he label someone young! I'm disturbed. Why did he have to mention the guy was "young".
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Here here Gareth...I didn't give that a second glance until ejm brought it up - and I just don't see how stating a fact is anything other than just that unless you are trying to MAKE it more than it is.
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Here here Bill BUT, this non-issue has kept us from the real issue. This is serious! How did Segsby walk to the pharmacy and ride Herbie home? Was Herbie waiting at the pharmacy? How did Herbie get to the pharmacy? Was Herbie alone? Did Herbie conspire with this alleged young, alleged black, alleged male? Last edited by Worm; 03-28-2007 at 08:42 PM.. |
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During the long glide, we talked about this at one point. The idea I came up with was to glide backwards (with the CS behind) with a short fence seperating the two segways from colliding. Ideally people would have a large face mask covering their face, neck and part of their chest. In one hand would be a nerf-like lance and in the other hand would be a shield. Obviously "steering" is optional.
Due to the speed limiter when going in reverse, the motors might have to be reverse wired (or reversed) to allow for a full 12 MPH in reverse. OPTA - Forget stun guns...I always carry my polo mallet with me. No one messes with someone who has a 7 foot reach and a good swing. 8^) 8^) 8^) And if asked (say by the authorities) what that is hanging from my handlebars, I just respond with, "Oh...that's my cane." 8^) 8^) 8^) ps - I'd think a suit of some sort would be required where it ensures that the lance doesn't get caught in any joint. It may be soft, but a poke at 25 MPH could cause problems. Last edited by polo_pro; 03-28-2007 at 11:50 PM.. Reason: polo tangent added as requested |
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I was simply blocking his potential fall into my leensteer, which would probably have spun the machine to the right and thrown me off the platform at 12 mph.
That's something I really don't want to have to experience... My gut reaction was a fist seemed safer if he was going to hit, and after the fact, was a more satisfying position to be in after he rammed the side of Herbie. And yes, I rememeber Tim recounting how a kid deliberately rolled a skateboard out in front of him and his machine crushed it without flinching. I also recall this kid's friends laughing at the loss of his skateboard. Same area, just more North of me. SEGsby Quote:
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If he was WHITE, LATINO or a FRENCH MIME, I would have put that detail in there, too. But that wasn't part of the unfortunate events of that evening...
If I knew more about them, I would have added it. But that's all I have; Age, Race and Gender. And that's what's in the post, which is the same information the police got-- just the facts. If you experienced discomfort while reading a detailed account of a Battery against a Segway and it's owner, just because the perp's race was mentioned, then you might might need to spend some time contemplating why you felt this way. And thanks for the complements on my writing. I try to be at least a little entertaining to help balance the controversy of my participation. SEGsby |
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