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Alexander McLaughlin
Member since Nov 27, 2012
Recent Comments
Re: “Hit, Run and Learn”
Bryant,
Let me help you a little here:
Motor vehicle drivers are bound by traffic laws (stop signs, speed limits, right of way, etc.) just like bikes. Yet I can't remember the last time I saw one obeying them. The fact is, most motor vehicle drivers always break the speed limit, roll through stop signs, and make illegal left turns on boulevard, broad st, and others when it clearly says "no left turn". They drive on the streets as if they own them, and the law doesn't apply to them. If you can't obey the rules yourself how can you be upset if someone else doesn't?
Alex
Re: “Gearing Up”
Packfan,
First I'm pretty sure that's a woman. Second, since helmets are not required by law in the City of Richmond for an individual over the age of 14, your point is completely moot. That means wearing a helmet is an individual choice. Next you'll claim it's "their fault" for being injured when a car runs into them because they weren't wearing a helmet. Furthermore, reflectors in the wheel are not required by the Code of Virginia.
Since you seem incapable of searching the Code of Virginia on your own, below are the links to the applicable sections.
Helmet: http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.ex…
Reflectors: http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.ex…
Alex
Re: “Firehouse Smolders”
I admit that I've never been to Firehouse, but also admit that after reading this article I never will either.
Re: “Do Not Disturb”
Sorry I'm a white male but I have a color television. I don't see strictly in black and white. What the fuck kind of racist bullshit is that Sa'aa El-Amin! Jesus. That's horrendous. You certainly have a right to free speech, but I do not fear a strong black male, because I do not fear a strong male, I do not fear anyone. As people.
Running for council has a fairly low barrier to entry. If no black males chose to run, or the voting community chose not to elect them by majority, then what do you want to be done? Last time I checked, you can't push on a string. Another racist remark... Why not simply vote for the best candidate, as a person, on the whole? Everything in this town is stuck in the era of the black and white television.
Re: “Police to revelers: Please hold your celebratory gunfire.”
Whatever goes up must come down.
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Re: “Dream Team”
Surprise, surprise. Individuals respond to incentives.
What about the public minutes that show the project is already over budget by $1.1 million? "On time" but at what cost?