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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I wonder if he was high on something. Who would do something like that in the middle of the day if they weren't in an altered state of consciousness? A robbery maybe--but a rape takes time.[/quote]

I agree he was either super high or is really mentally ill.  He clearly was going to get caught and did get caught quickly.   If I get on a train and see someone acting erratically, I get off and get on a different car.

I also agree with PP that allowing fare jumpers really decreases the safety of metro.  I saw an adult man turnstyle jump the other week right in front of the station manager—the station manager and I made the contact and were both were disgusted but it was clear he didn’t feel like he could do anything about it.  [/quote]

Honestly, I don't love fare jumpers but would rather the station manager, who is not armed and is probably not sure well compensated, not put himself in danger over someone stealing $2.  [/quote]

Of course they won’t over $2. But the atmosphere of lawlessness infects Metro, which 5-10 years ago was very safe. [/quote]

Very true. And fare jumping was often a time when people would be picked up on an outstanding warrant or have weapons. Then DC decriminalized and did not even include an enforcement mechanism for civil penalties. And there was no requirement to provide ID or a correct name. We NEVER had shootings and stabbings during rush hour at major hubs like Metro Center and L'E as have happened recently. Those who have the option of driving, will, and those without a car or who can't afford parking, or who can't work remotely, will be the prey. [/quote]

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