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Originally Posted by greglepore
Jeff- we do agree on almost all points-I would guess that its also possible that the car "right turned" the group, by accident, I've seen that happen too...but usually in these cases the driver sticks around. Hit and run is hit and run, whether provoked or accidental or whatever, and flight is admisable evidence of a guilty state of mind.
But I will admit to pro cycling bias and will tone it down. I will also repeat that most bunch rides are loaded with flippin idiots who for whatever reason don't race, won't race and act like fools generally.
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We're on the same page, Greg. "Likelyhood" and "possibility" are two different things, and I agree it's entirely likely it went down just as the cyclists describe. I'm just probing the "possibilities" side of the equation.
Taking off may or may not be an indicator of guilt. At first blush it certainly is. Like many things, though, under closer examination, maybe not so much. This guy was faced with a pretty angry bunch of pretty fit young men - he may very well have been stopping for his own beating. I'm not sure I would stop under those conditions - I may very well continue on, and call the police once I was out of their range. Especially since yes, I am typically armed.
Unfortunately, we are burdened on this BBS with at least a few guys that will hang the guy on the scantest of "evidence", jumping to their own unassailable conclusions. "Often wrong, but never in doubt". That's really my only peeve in this whole thing. I love seeing their panties twist until they squeal like so many little girls - "I'm saving this for when you're prosecuted...", "you need psychological help...", "I'm telling mommy...". Unimaginative, narrow minded twits.