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

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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.


So’s Donald Trump. Orange you glad I noticed?
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"


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


ATVers have been a problem in the last 4 administrations.
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.


I hope the child heals.
I hope the driver is brought to justice.
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


Is this satire? This can’t possibly be real.
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:
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.


This is like when white people brag about how they have one black friend.
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:Blame this on our stupid government. People have been asking that they do something about the ATVS for years. They've done nothing.

Hey now! Brianne Nadeau proposed we build an ATV park!
Anonymous
DC is a progressive city. Voters chose Nadeau, Allen, George and the rest of the City Council. And the DC City Council is very clear that they prioritize the well being of violent men. And to say anything about the ATV gangs is racist. Deaths and injuries are irrelevant for progressives.
Anonymous
I was shocked to see a great big group of ATVs riding down the wrong way of Constitution right toward us. They took over both directions in a moving caravan. We just froze in place, no where to go.
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.


That is an appropriate National Guard activity.
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


Is this satire? This can’t possibly be real.


It's not satire. It's the policy director Dan Reed at GGW, with another bad idea.
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.


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


I'm guessing that Janeese rolls with a security detail. Yessssss....
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:Something something culture something no chase something
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?


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.


They can impound them though.
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


People say the same thing thing about a lot of illegal things, like drugs and guns and drunk driving and child porn. Doesn't mean we should allow people to do unsafe things with no consequences for putting other in harms way.
Anonymous
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