Rational Thought
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 2,094
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by Prosecutor
To the original poster...never underestimate the satisfaction and comfort that comes from pure unmitigated retribution. Because of the type of work I have done in the past, I have a real hatred for those that go through life with little regard for the persons or property around them. They literally send me into a rage.
Maybe this is sad, but I believe that a significant number of people are just a waste of space...thieving, vandalizing, wife battering pieces of crap. These people are not making "mistakes"; rather, they are defective in some material respect. They are fundamentally bad people...not people that happen to do bad things. A mistake is when a person accidently picks up the wrong umbrella because it looks like theirs as you leave a restaurant...intentionally harming anothers person or property because they don't care or consider it wrong (especially when this is frequent behavior or the offender is an adult) is a sign of being a complete waste of space. These people need to be dealt with harshly. I believe they are fair game for whatever I feel like dealing out, and I consider it a public service.
In my professional life I had to deal with criminals within the confines of the law...in my personal life I am not nearly as forgiving. One of the most frustrating things about being the victim of crime is a feeling of losing control. This feeling makes the "event" seem significant for a long time. It would bother me for quite some time if I did nothing to the offender...it would really eat at me. I would rather get even. If not at that exact moment, I would wait until some later time when revenge might be more practical. I would want the offender to know what is happening to him and why it is happening...without being able to prove who did it.
People, this is something most don't want to admit. Punishment, retribution and revenge has been around forever and it is not a bad thing. Just be smart about it. I am not saying that I recommend murder or serious bodily injury for vandalism...but there is no limit to the things you can do to make someone wish they didn't f^#% with you.
EDIT: Please not this is not any sort of legal advice. As I've said before, what is legally impermisible is sometimes morally correct.
Maybe this is sad, but I believe that a significant number of people are just a waste of space...thieving, vandalizing, wife battering pieces of crap. These people are not making "mistakes"; rather, they are defective in some material respect. They are fundamentally bad people...not people that happen to do bad things. A mistake is when a person accidently picks up the wrong umbrella because it looks like theirs as you leave a restaurant...intentionally harming anothers person or property because they don't care or consider it wrong (especially when this is frequent behavior or the offender is an adult) is a sign of being a complete waste of space. These people need to be dealt with harshly. I believe they are fair game for whatever I feel like dealing out, and I consider it a public service.
In my professional life I had to deal with criminals within the confines of the law...in my personal life I am not nearly as forgiving. One of the most frustrating things about being the victim of crime is a feeling of losing control. This feeling makes the "event" seem significant for a long time. It would bother me for quite some time if I did nothing to the offender...it would really eat at me. I would rather get even. If not at that exact moment, I would wait until some later time when revenge might be more practical. I would want the offender to know what is happening to him and why it is happening...without being able to prove who did it.
People, this is something most don't want to admit. Punishment, retribution and revenge has been around forever and it is not a bad thing. Just be smart about it. I am not saying that I recommend murder or serious bodily injury for vandalism...but there is no limit to the things you can do to make someone wish they didn't f^#% with you.
EDIT: Please not this is not any sort of legal advice. As I've said before, what is legally impermisible is sometimes morally correct.
Team Owner
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 21,234
Likes: 19
From: Freestate Corvette Club! Elkridge, MD
St. Jude Donor '17
Originally Posted by 1hotZ06
I've been here over 5 years and I don't see it as a trend. People have always used this forum, and boards in general, to vent and rant to a (usually) like-minded, sympathetic audience. Very therapeutic. Heck, I'd rant too if any of those things happened to me!
You want real anger and chest-thumping? Take a look at some of the import/ricer boards... now there's an excess of testosterone!
Peace.
Rich
You want real anger and chest-thumping? Take a look at some of the import/ricer boards... now there's an excess of testosterone!
Peace.
Rich
People use this medium to vent the anger and frustration rather than in a physical manner. THis is not to say I would just stand by and let someone intentionally damage my property - I WILL stop them, but I am not about to kill anyone for being an idiot either.
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 2,094
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by TruUndrtkr
no one is talking about actually murdering someone (at least not I)..but i guess if i ever catch someone in the act of disrespecting my property, i am supposed to assess them some sort of diplomatic immunity?? above and beyond the material object, it's the principle of the matter..if you feel like you can disrespect me or anything i own, i owe you a problem..FTDS bro..it doesn't go down like that in L.A.
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 2,094
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by DRKNGHT
Newyidy, I'm not politicaly correct. Here in Texas we take them bad boys and hang 'em in a tall tree with a short rope.
still had to pay for repairs. i geuss i was lucky that the damn fool didnt try to get me arrested,or worse, sue me for assault. im with you folks,some people deserve a real good *** whipping, may get one for past transgressions that went unresolved, plenty of people sitting around regretting decisions,all a crapshoot!
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 35,617
Likes: 167
Tech Contributor
Cruise-In 11 Veteran
NCM Ambassador
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'10
Originally Posted by mqqn
Hi newyiddy20 -
It is likely a mix of both of these, and then the majority of folks are already rational thinkers.
Everyone on the internet is above average height, weight, strength...at least they can be if they want.
More and more I find the Corvette community to be a very friendly bunch, and we on the forums can become quite good friends with people we have only met or seen at Corvette Cruise Ins, or shows etc.
It's nice to have someone who understands, listens and cares.
Here we have hundreds of those folks - literally.
Like 1hotZ06 said - it theraputic to have these folks behind you - even if only in the form of an understanding post.
best regards -
mqqn
It is likely a mix of both of these, and then the majority of folks are already rational thinkers.
Everyone on the internet is above average height, weight, strength...at least they can be if they want.
More and more I find the Corvette community to be a very friendly bunch, and we on the forums can become quite good friends with people we have only met or seen at Corvette Cruise Ins, or shows etc.
It's nice to have someone who understands, listens and cares.
Here we have hundreds of those folks - literally.
Like 1hotZ06 said - it theraputic to have these folks behind you - even if only in the form of an understanding post.
best regards -
mqqn
Well said!We're all friends here with a common bond. Many of the things that happen here are only understood here. We vent and rant because we're among folks that understand. We're not likely to smack someone because of a stupid act, but at least others here on the board understand why we think it was a stupid act in the first place.
Paul
Race Director
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 11,945
Likes: 12
From: Vancouver
2015 C5 of Year Finalist
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10
Most here on the forum can become men amongst men. There is nothing wrong with this. At least we can feel some sense of justice here. For the system doesn't give it to us anymore, and that is probably why we let our feelings boil over. And is another reason these events are happening more and more. But it's good that you brought this up so that we can all stand back and have a good look at ourselves and ensure we don't go the way of our assailants. 
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years
Joe Kucinski
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Race Director
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 14,942
Likes: 0
From: Los Angeles
Originally Posted by newyiddy20
i know how you feel, believe me. thats one of my main missions in life, to avoid people who dont care about themselves,they surely aren't going to care about me and mine. surely then,you must know some people doing long stretches of time,because of the principal of it,right ?
....somebody has got to stand up for me, might as well be me..
Last edited by TruUndrtkr; Apr 6, 2005 at 12:48 PM.
Pro
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 705
Likes: 0
From: Queens NY
Originally Posted by Prosecutor
People, this is something most don't want to admit. Punishment, retribution and revenge has been around forever and it is not a bad thing. Just be smart about it. I am not saying that I recommend murder or serious bodily injury for vandalism...but there is no limit to the things you can do to make someone wish they didn't f^#% with you.
EDIT: Please not this is not any sort of legal advice. As I've said before, what is legally impermisible is sometimes morally correct.
EDIT: Please not this is not any sort of legal advice. As I've said before, what is legally impermisible is sometimes morally correct.
My motto in life: It's only illegal if you get caught.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 2,402
Likes: 3
From: Raymore Mo
Originally Posted by 12stepvette
New Yiddy From New York City.... I`m just picturing Woody Allen here....Be honest now, How far off am I?
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 6,600
Likes: 1
From: The problem with socialism is eventually the government runs out of other people's money
It's obvious no one here understands the plight of these poor souls who have no respect for you and what you've worked for. These people are not responsible for their plight, it's society's fault. Why should these people care about personal responsibility, stepping up and accepting the consequences for acts they commit, either by mistake or on purpose. The only reason you have all these nice things is by some stroke of luck, you didn't work hard, get educated, save your money so you can have those luxeries, it was luck
If you don't believe this just ask some bleeding-heart, apologist.
Anyway, I've had my rant, glad you're ok, don't expect anything financial out of the POS driver, and you can bet she'll be back on the road, criminals at any level don't care if they break the law.
If you don't believe this just ask some bleeding-heart, apologist.
Anyway, I've had my rant, glad you're ok, don't expect anything financial out of the POS driver, and you can bet she'll be back on the road, criminals at any level don't care if they break the law.