Anyone read this
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yep
Sad story. Looks like the PD did a good job. I wonder if the suspects did a "bump" to get him to stop or just approached him when he was stopped.
That is why my head is always on a swivel.
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Yes it does Sgt Paul. This article started a firestorm of sorts on another vette site. Now they are all debating on why they should carry guns in their cars or on their person---as some states allow.
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I grew up in South Central Los Angeles and stuff like this happened frequently. You just sort of develop an "edge" and just learn to always stay on your toes. I routinely leave plenty of space between me and the car in front, for a quick get a way, and am always scanning my surroundings. You just never know.
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No you don't and that is the smart way be--keep your eyes open and always leave yourself a quick way out..
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Originally Posted by JCGRCYA
I grew up in South Central Los Angeles and stuff like this happened frequently. You just sort of develop an "edge" and just learn to always stay on your toes. I routinely leave plenty of space between me and the car in front, for a quick get a way, and am always scanning my surroundings. You just never know.
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Originally Posted by JCGRCYA
I grew up in South Central Los Angeles and stuff like this happened frequently. You just sort of develop an "edge" and just learn to always stay on your toes. I routinely leave plenty of space between me and the car in front, for a quick get a way, and am always scanning my surroundings. You just never know.
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There is not much of that stuff here where I live either but being a woman---I am always aware of my surroundings---not just during the holidays but all the time. I have never left room in front of me for a quick getaway but I will have to keep that in mind..
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I live about 20 miles from where the killing took place. It p*sses me off that there are these sorry M.F's out there that are too lazy to work. But, they want what you have worked hard to get. But, to kill the poor guy for his ride is unforgivable. They have the killer in jail on Capital murder charges. Here in Texas we execute a lot of killers. I just wish we executed more of them. We can carry concealed weapons in Texas. Being from out of town. The victom probably didn't realize where he was at. I wouldn't go where he was in broad daylight. Much less after dark. This is a bad deal all the way around. My sympathy to his family.
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Originally Posted by btchn99
There is not much of that stuff here where I live either but being a woman---I am always aware of my surroundings---not just during the holidays but all the time. I have never left room in front of me for a quick getaway but I will have to keep that in mind..
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What a terrible thing to happen. Condolences to the family of the Vette owner. Hope they prosecute the shooter to the fullest extent of the law.
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Originally Posted by btchn99
No you don't and that is the smart way be--keep your eyes open and always leave yourself a quick way out..
As for guns.. all I will say it is a personal decision... We all have different points of view on the subject. The best thing you can do is "pay attention" to your surroundings.
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Originally Posted by acerider
Scumbag. My state is #2 in the nation in executions behind TX. I'll gladly concede one more.
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Originally Posted by Logansar
Nobody.. I repeat nobody will kill-m like Texas does... As Ron White says.. "in my State, we are putting in an express lane"
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I know! I was just joking. 
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Originally Posted by Logansar
Sad story. Looks like the PD did a good job. I wonder if the suspects did a "bump" to get him to stop or just approached him when he was stopped.
That is why my head is always on a swivel.
Sgt Paul
That is why my head is always on a swivel.
Sgt Paul
Terrible! I am happy to hear that the POLICE did catch him!