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Mr. Kane, as well as every other American, is free to seek redress for perceived harm in civil court at his own cost for representation. If a judge or jury finds his suit to be frivolous or without merit, they'll surely let him know. Hard to understand why anyone here has a problem with this. And it's not nearly free, he's represented by an attorney.
Of course he does but nobody like him ever turns down free publicity.
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Lol some plants and grass below the signs were burnt up. I’m gonna go on a limb and say the same thing may have occurred here.
Maybe so. I feel comfortable leaving this up to the court system. What shall we do beyond this? Make destroying political yard signs a felony? Hard time? Chain gang?
Those were rhetorical questions. I honestly don’t care unless they come back and make political candidate yard signs illegal unless placed within 90 days of an actual election. That’s something I’d enjoy.
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Of course he does but nobody like him ever turns down free publicity.
"Like him"? Meaning someone you personally disagree with? And not only isn't the publicity free, it isn't even cheap. He's retained a very expensive lawyer. I dunno, maybe he's.......right?
Well, see, there’s a legal distinction at play here: race is a protected class; idiocy is not.
Exactly. I’m shocked people don’t get this distinction. Being in favor of a particular politician is not a protected position. It’s not a hate crime to destroy a sign in favor of a candidate you don’t supoort.
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"Like him"? Meaning someone you personally disagree with? And not only isn't the publicity free, but it isn't even cheap. He's retained very expensive lawyer. I dunno, maybe he's.......right?
Public figures. Calm down. I don’t know anything about this dude otherwise. Public figures love to curry public sympathy. Also, he has that lawyer on retainer and will 100% figure out how to make it a business expense.
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It's entirely common and acceptable to describe a criminal by any individual peculiarities associated with the commission of the crime. Do I need to fill these pages with examples? From a recent headline: "Jogger snatches woman's handbag". Should I be offended as a runner? Fearful of my safety?
Not many mind joggers.
As noted in my earlier post in this thread, there are some who do not care for cyclists. There are motorists who are firm in their beliefs that cyclists do not belong and when approaching cyclists will drive dangerously to "teach" cyclists a lesson.
So, based on my real world cycling experience (several countries for decades), I would argue that when cyclists are put in a negative light in the news it can incite a certain segment of the population. Kane Jr's lawyer and friends in the "media" are contributors to increased dangers cyclists face.
As noted in my earlier post in this thread, there are some who do not care for cyclists. There are motorists who are firm in their beliefs that cyclists do not belong and when approaching cyclists will drive dangerously to "teach" cyclists a lesson.
So, based on my real world cycling experience (several countries for decades), I would argue that when cyclists are put in a negative light in the news it can incite a certain segment of the population. Kane Jr's lawyer and friends in the "media" are contributors to increased dangers cyclists face.
I would also argue that "peculiarities" are not always used to describe criminals.
Ridiculous. The Spandex Spark brought this all on himself. First, he's seen kicking a political sign in full cycling kit, straddling his bike, on a ride, being recorded on Strava. And later, same scenario, with a cigarette lighter, lighting the sign on fire. Twice. And you've got a problem with the media calling him a cyclist? He was absolutely a cyclist at the time of the incident and the media has every right to include the reference. Please remember that idiots are not a protected class.
Ridiculous. The Spandex Spark brought this all on himself. First, he's seen kicking a political sign in full cycling kit, straddling his bike, on a ride, being recorded on Strava. And later, same scenario, with a cigarette lighter, lighting the sign on fire. Twice. And you've got a problem with the media calling him a cyclist? He was absolutely a cyclist at the time of the incident and the media has every right to include the reference. Please remember that idiots are not a protected class.
Bold=I agree. The bloke will have his day in court.
The descriptive you continually post is childish.
My position, cyclists should be a protected class.
As noted in my earlier post in this thread, there are some who do not care for cyclists. There are motorists who are firm in their beliefs that cyclists do not belong and when approaching cyclists will drive dangerously to "teach" cyclists a lesson.
So, based on my real world cycling experience (several countries for decades), I would argue that when cyclists are put in a negative light in the news it can incite a certain segment of the population. Kane Jr's lawyer and friends in the "media" are contributors to increased dangers cyclists face.
I would also argue that "peculiarities" are not always used to describe criminals.
I looked for your referenced "earlier post in this thread", but couldn't find it. Peculiarities aren't always used, but many times that are. It's fair game, really as simple as that. Regarding the video you've referenced, which part of "tolerant liberal" does she have wrong?
Bold=I agree. The bloke will have his day in court.
The descriptive you continually post is childish.
My position, cyclists should be a protected class.
Your entire position is without merit. The media shouldn't be allowed to cast this cyclist in a negative light because he's a protected class? Have I got this about right? He's seen straddling a road bike in full kit vandalizing a political sign and he's.......protected.
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