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werewolfmanjack t1_jdcd9mf wrote

Reply to comment by Gretchen0719 in VIDEO: ATVs Blitz Providence on Tuesday by Previous_Floor

It’s not sad at all - its a completely logical outcome.

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WittyCliche t1_jdcewuv wrote

"Patalano said the driver of the dirt bike and his passenger were rushed to Rhode Island Hospital where both were later pronounced dead. "

FAFO

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Gretchen0719 t1_jdcmvlo wrote

Maybe a logical outcome…but to me, it’s still sad when a person dies. Stupid actions or not. These are usually younger ppl on these ATV’s

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Previous_Floor OP t1_jdcod70 wrote

I completely agree. I strongly disapprove of their behavior, but I don't want them to die.

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FIFAFanboy2023 t1_jdcyu8z wrote

Them dying will actually probably be what slows it down some. I know they have their adrenaline seeking issues, but a couple of their homies checking out because they were doing dickhead things can absolutely unravel their cockiness.

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degggendorf t1_jdh9vu3 wrote

>I strongly disapprove of their behavior, but I don't want them to die.

I completely agree too. The callousness in these threads is shocking. Of course the riders are completely wrong in several ways, but that doesn't mean their death should be enjoyed.

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Proof-Variation7005 t1_jdcr8p0 wrote

yeah, same. I definitely root for them to eat shit and get some bruises or a broken arm or something. I don't really feel good that a couple of families now have to plan funerals.

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Hash_Is_Good_For_You t1_jddrhbd wrote

Right? It's sick people feel otherwise. I disagree with the whole subculture with every fiber of my being but my god we're all still human right?

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Hash_Is_Good_For_You t1_jddr080 wrote

Logical but still sad, they are not mutually exclusive. I can't stand the ATV's and dirt bikes but I hate to see anyone lose their life, especially doing something so reckless and dumb. I'd love nothing more than to see them go away, but yes it is still sad lives were lost.

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JuciestDingleBerry t1_jddtxn9 wrote

Doesn't make it not sad. But if you wanna be a stoic douche then you have succeeded. Congrats!

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werewolfmanjack t1_jdes3qc wrote

Are you sad when a free climber / parkour person falls? The consequences of excessive and willful personal risk doesn’t garner much sympathy imo. I’m sad for the family - I’m sad for the people they’ve now hurt - not sad for them. I’ve seen people on dirt bikes on sidewalks, weaving against traffic and blowing through stops, the fact that they only hurt themselves this time is a miracle.

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JuciestDingleBerry t1_jdesdw4 wrote

Actually yes I am, it is sad even if it isn't surprising. The fact that you asked your question like that was some sort of "gotcha" question is kind of scary. It's called empathy, it usually isn't circumstantial. I'm sorry that you seem to lack that

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