Child critically hurt after ATV driver runs him down, flees in Northwest DC

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
The ATVers generally live in PG County. They don't have license plates and wear helmets so can't be identified. if police give chase, it is more likely to cause crashes and more destruction and injury. What exactly do you all propose?


Pass a law making it illegal to own an ATV. Then confiscate all ATVs still in the county after the law takes effect.

This. Don't make it illegal to own one, but make it illegal to ride it down a public street and subject to immediate confiscation if it is. Then bring on the mobile metal crushers.

Make it illegal to own one unless you have a special permit, like owning a gun.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The ATVers generally live in PG County. They don't have license plates and wear helmets so can't be identified. if police give chase, it is more likely to cause crashes and more destruction and injury. What exactly do you all propose?

Is it really that hard? Follow them in unmarked police cars or with drones. When they stop to get gas or when they go home, arrest them and destroy their ATVs. Chances are, they're poor and won't be able to buy another ATV for awhile. You could also pay the public to identify them.

This is wildly illegal.

Terribly sad for all involved. I hope both the child and the driver find healing.

The only illegal part would be destroying their bike without due process.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Honestly, I would think a whole lot more of the performative National Guard stunt by the White House if they would partner with MPD and do a surprise raid on all illegal ATVers, sweep up every single one of those illegal machines, and dump the ATVs and motorbikes into a gigantic metalcrusher on the spot. THAT would get the message across faster than anything. I'm just surprised this situation hasn't happened more often. So sick of the excuses our progressive city council people have made about this issue. Would love to hear what Janeese "all a criminal needs is a hug" thinks about this.

Janeese's answer to ending the "school-to-prison"' pipeline is to never arrest anyone for anything.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Honestly, I would think a whole lot more of the performative National Guard stunt by the White House if they would partner with MPD and do a surprise raid on all illegal ATVers, sweep up every single one of those illegal machines, and dump the ATVs and motorbikes into a gigantic metalcrusher on the spot. THAT would get the message across faster than anything. I'm just surprised this situation hasn't happened more often. So sick of the excuses our progressive city council people have made about this issue. Would love to hear what Janeese "all a criminal needs is a hug" thinks about this.

Trump could actually do some good, for once.

[Anonymous]

It’s illegal to ride ATVs on the street anywhere. They’re not meant for paved roads and they’re not street legal.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The ATVers generally live in PG County. They don't have license plates and wear helmets so can't be identified. if police give chase, it is more likely to cause crashes and more destruction and injury. What exactly do you all propose?

Is it really that hard? Follow them in unmarked police cars or with drones. When they stop to get gas or when they go home, arrest them and destroy their ATVs. Chances are, they're poor and won't be able to buy another ATV for awhile. You could also pay the public to identify them.

They could steal one but that would be breaking the law which they would be unlikely to do.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The ATVers generally live in PG County. They don't have license plates and wear helmets so can't be identified. if police give chase, it is more likely to cause crashes and more destruction and injury. What exactly do you all propose?

It's funny how, if this child had been hit by someone driving a car, people would be up in arms and people would say we have to change a million things including completely redesigning the roads to try to make this sort of thing impossible.

But, somehow, when the child is hit by a teenager illegally riding an ATV on a city street, people are like "there's nothing we can do to prevent this"

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The ATVers generally live in PG County. They don't have license plates and wear helmets so can't be identified. if police give chase, it is more likely to cause crashes and more destruction and injury. What exactly do you all propose?

It's funny how, if this child had been hit by someone driving a car, people would be up in arms and people would say we have to change a million things including completely redesigning the roads to try to make this sort of thing impossible.

But, somehow, when the child is hit by a teenager illegally riding an ATV on a city street, people are like "there's nothing we can do to prevent this"

The car hating zealots at Greater Greater Washington seem totally fine with illegal ATVs on the streets:

"Dirt bikes and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are embraced by some in the Black community as a culture and form of expression, despite laws that forbid their use on all public roadways, sidewalks, and trails.

“Most of the bikers…communicate that riding their bikes is a source of freedom for them. It’s a way for them to address their mental health issues. It’s a way for them to de-stress."

https://ggwash.org/view/100595/navigating-the-intersection-of-dirt-bike-culture-safety-and-law-enforcement-in-dc

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The ATVers generally live in PG County. They don't have license plates and wear helmets so can't be identified. if police give chase, it is more likely to cause crashes and more destruction and injury. What exactly do you all propose?

It's funny how, if this child had been hit by someone driving a car, people would be up in arms and people would say we have to change a million things including completely redesigning the roads to try to make this sort of thing impossible.

But, somehow, when the child is hit by a teenager illegally riding an ATV on a city street, people are like "there's nothing we can do to prevent this"

The car hating zealots at Greater Greater Washington seem totally fine with illegal ATVs on the streets:

"Dirt bikes and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are embraced by some in the Black community as a culture and form of expression, despite laws that forbid their use on all public roadways, sidewalks, and trails.

“Most of the bikers…communicate that riding their bikes is a source of freedom for them. It’s a way for them to address their mental health issues. It’s a way for them to de-stress."

https://ggwash.org/view/100595/navigating-the-intersection-of-dirt-bike-culture-safety-and-law-enforcement-in-dc

They probably use the ATVs to go to doctor appointments and buy bread. You do know that they live in a food desert.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The ATVers generally live in PG County. They don't have license plates and wear helmets so can't be identified. if police give chase, it is more likely to cause crashes and more destruction and injury. What exactly do you all propose?

It's funny how, if this child had been hit by someone driving a car, people would be up in arms and people would say we have to change a million things including completely redesigning the roads to try to make this sort of thing impossible.

But, somehow, when the child is hit by a teenager illegally riding an ATV on a city street, people are like "there's nothing we can do to prevent this"

The car hating zealots at Greater Greater Washington seem totally fine with illegal ATVs on the streets:

"Dirt bikes and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are embraced by some in the Black community as a culture and form of expression, despite laws that forbid their use on all public roadways, sidewalks, and trails.

“Most of the bikers…communicate that riding their bikes is a source of freedom for them. It’s a way for them to address their mental health issues. It’s a way for them to de-stress."

https://ggwash.org/view/100595/navigating-the-intersection-of-dirt-bike-culture-safety-and-law-enforcement-in-dc

They probably use the ATVs to go to doctor appointments and buy bread. You do know that they live in a food desert.

Janeese sends her thoughts and prayers to the ATV drivers

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Honestly, I would think a whole lot more of the performative National Guard stunt by the White House if they would partner with MPD and do a surprise raid on all illegal ATVers, sweep up every single one of those illegal machines, and dump the ATVs and motorbikes into a gigantic metalcrusher on the spot. THAT would get the message across faster than anything. I'm just surprised this situation hasn't happened more often. So sick of the excuses our progressive city council people have made about this issue. Would love to hear what Janeese "all a criminal needs is a hug" thinks about this.

+1. Anyone have a connection in the White House? This is a brilliant idea.

The same White House with the President who is planning a high speed “Grand Prix” car race through the streets of downtown DC? That White House?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Honestly, I would think a whole lot more of the performative National Guard stunt by the White House if they would partner with MPD and do a surprise raid on all illegal ATVers, sweep up every single one of those illegal machines, and dump the ATVs and motorbikes into a gigantic metalcrusher on the spot. THAT would get the message across faster than anything. I'm just surprised this situation hasn't happened more often. So sick of the excuses our progressive city council people have made about this issue. Would love to hear what Janeese "all a criminal needs is a hug" thinks about this.

+1. Anyone have a connection in the White House? This is a brilliant idea.

The same White House with the President who is planning a high speed “Grand Prix” car race through the streets of downtown DC? That White House?

Grand Prix is white people. This is black people. That's enough to make the President care about this.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Honestly, I would think a whole lot more of the performative National Guard stunt by the White House if they would partner with MPD and do a surprise raid on all illegal ATVers, sweep up every single one of those illegal machines, and dump the ATVs and motorbikes into a gigantic metalcrusher on the spot. THAT would get the message across faster than anything. I'm just surprised this situation hasn't happened more often. So sick of the excuses our progressive city council people have made about this issue. Would love to hear what Janeese "all a criminal needs is a hug" thinks about this.

+1. Anyone have a connection in the White House? This is a brilliant idea.

The same White House with the President who is planning a high speed “Grand Prix” car race through the streets of downtown DC? That White House?

At least they're closing the streets for that. The dudes on the ATVs don't care who is in their way. They ran over *multiple* children.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The ATVers generally live in PG County. They don't have license plates and wear helmets so can't be identified. if police give chase, it is more likely to cause crashes and more destruction and injury. What exactly do you all propose?

It's funny how, if this child had been hit by someone driving a car, people would be up in arms and people would say we have to change a million things including completely redesigning the roads to try to make this sort of thing impossible.

But, somehow, when the child is hit by a teenager illegally riding an ATV on a city street, people are like "there's nothing we can do to prevent this"

Another example of you get what you vote for.
Unfortunately.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Honestly, I would think a whole lot more of the performative National Guard stunt by the White House if they would partner with MPD and do a surprise raid on all illegal ATVers, sweep up every single one of those illegal machines, and dump the ATVs and motorbikes into a gigantic metalcrusher on the spot. THAT would get the message across faster than anything. I'm just surprised this situation hasn't happened more often. So sick of the excuses our progressive city council people have made about this issue. Would love to hear what Janeese "all a criminal needs is a hug" thinks about this.

+1. Anyone have a connection in the White House? This is a brilliant idea.

The same White House with the President who is planning a high speed “Grand Prix” car race through the streets of downtown DC? That White House?

Grand Prix is white people. This is black people. That's enough to make the President care about this.

Lewis Hamilton is rather dark for a white person.