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Old 06-29-2011, 06:08 PM
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Just when you think you've heard (or read) it all... up pops an asshat with his version of an improved society. Just goes to show what passes as journalism these days...

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Un!@#$%ing believable.
 
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Recently had the same conversation from a former ER nurse. So I ask her, "how come we don't see any public service announcements concerning vehicle drivers to be more alert for motorcycles on the roads and especially the dreaded left turns?" The answer was the typical "duh" look. This tactic is one of those that is being used to ban firearms.
 
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Just another one of the liberal do gooders that wants everyone to live his/her idea of a good life. Too bad he isn't smart enough to really examine the statistics but then again, if he was smart he probably wouldn't be a journalist.
 
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He got what he wanted:

Article 1 stirred us up which lead to:

Article 2 showing us that he really is a reasonable guy who can (in his wisdom) show us how we can keep our motorcycles by educating the world about us.....

And of course how damn smart he is....

Yawn....
 
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Three type of lies. Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics. What a Clown.
 
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72 out of every 100,000 riders end in a fatlity? i really like my odds...
 
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72 out of every 100,000 riders end in a fatlity? i really like my odds...
those odds sure beats the hell out of our odds flying helicopters in Vietnam. I'll take the bike, please.
 
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Originally Posted by princeaz
Three type of lies. Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics.
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72 out of every 100,000 riders end in a fatlity? i really like my odds...
I thought it was 100% of people die.
 



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