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Offline richard s

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Re: The hard shoulder - a video lesson
« Reply #10 on: 12 August 2011, 01:03 »
im surprised he didnt get punched either because people either shy away or get agressive when challenged about being a twit
and the hard shoulder is for emergency vehicles and breakdowns only its not a i cant be arsed to wait lane

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Re: The hard shoulder - a video lesson
« Reply #11 on: 12 August 2011, 01:10 »
I did like the fact he happened to not moan at the van and truck drivers on the hard shoulder  :tongue:

People do piss me off doing that though, no need at all.

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Re: The hard shoulder - a video lesson
« Reply #12 on: 12 August 2011, 01:35 »
equally clever for walking about on a motorway i would say... but got his point across i suppose

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Re: The hard shoulder - a video lesson
« Reply #13 on: 12 August 2011, 08:10 »
People are unlikely to punch you when you're holding a video camera and surrounded by witnesses who can all record your car registration and thus identity.

Stupid, selfish people need calling out like this from time to time.

What those in the hard shoulder were doing was genuinely exceptionally dangerous and selfish.  As was made quite clear, a couple of arrogant imbeciles had swished past the queue, trying to get off the motorway, because their junction was coming up, which had led to an avalanche of morons doing the same.  People don't think about the consequences of their actions and this is a very clear example of such titheads.

I'm sure bellend would have done the same, because it looked like everyone else was doing it, so it's surely OK, which is why he's so offended about it.

It's not OK and it's a very different scenario to speeding on an empty motorway at night, which is a disingenuous comparison.
Just because you're offended doesn't make you right.

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Re: The hard shoulder - a video lesson
« Reply #14 on: 12 August 2011, 08:59 »
I'm gobsmacked at how selfish people can be  :sick:

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Re: The hard shoulder - a video lesson
« Reply #15 on: 12 August 2011, 09:10 »
Good link! Will spread this around!
The fact is bellend, one broken down car could be shifted then a clear path would be available! 50+ cars cannot, those people deserve a good rollocking off the plod as they have acted stupidly and selfishly!
Those are the same kind of people who complain about having to wait whilst I deal with an emergency, then when their pet has an emergency situation, the world should stop!!
I think this guy had serious guts! Let's face it, if they did kick off then there would be a definate punishment for them :D
Sure if they had to be cut free from their car thy would want to be reached!!!


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Re: The hard shoulder - a video lesson
« Reply #16 on: 12 August 2011, 09:38 »
I'm sure bellend would have done the same, because it looked like everyone else was doing it, so it's surely OK, which is why he's so offended about it.

It's not OK and it's a very different scenario to speeding on an empty motorway at night, which is a disingenuous comparison.

Wrong.

I fail to see how simply telling people it's wrong isn't sufficient.

I wouldn't have done it because it's illegal to drive on the hard shoulder. As I was watching the video I was thinking about how illegal it is to walk on a motorway. What if a police bike came down and hit him thus not being able to attend to the accident.

He'd be the selfish one then.

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Re: The hard shoulder - a video lesson
« Reply #17 on: 12 August 2011, 09:53 »
I'm sure bellend would have done the same, because it looked like everyone else was doing it, so it's surely OK, which is why he's so offended about it.

It's not OK and it's a very different scenario to speeding on an empty motorway at night, which is a disingenuous comparison.

Wrong.

I fail to see how simply telling people it's wrong isn't sufficient.

I wouldn't have done it because it's illegal to drive on the hard shoulder. As I was watching the video I was thinking about how illegal it is to walk on a motorway. What if a police bike came down and hit him thus not being able to attend to the accident.

He'd be the selfish one then.


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Re: The hard shoulder - a video lesson
« Reply #18 on: 12 August 2011, 10:04 »
I'm sure bellend would have done the same, because it looked like everyone else was doing it, so it's surely OK, which is why he's so offended about it.

It's not OK and it's a very different scenario to speeding on an empty motorway at night, which is a disingenuous comparison.

Wrong.

I fail to see how simply telling people it's wrong isn't sufficient.

I wouldn't have done it because it's illegal to drive on the hard shoulder. As I was watching the video I was thinking about how illegal it is to walk on a motorway. What if a police bike came down and hit him thus not being able to attend to the accident.

He'd be the selfish one then.

do you need a shovel to make digging your hole easier?

i was starting to give you some credit for being sensible recently... all credit now withdrawn and you're now back on the imbecile list

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Re: The hard shoulder - a video lesson
« Reply #19 on: 12 August 2011, 10:10 »
if the truth be told, most people will do whatever they think they can get away with. a prime example of this is the riots! people knew they were not going to get caught because there was no police there to stop them.


in this instance, if everyone does it..... how many people can the police actually catch (or are likely to catch). thus the chances of getting caught for your actions reduces

selfish behaviour has become the way of the world.. and is catching fast, as no one wants to be left behind. everyone is guilty, if not for simply following the crowd, then for allowing others to do such acts and turning a blind eye.


the question is... how many people would swap this selfish state for the state our parents (or len) could probably tell us about when they were younger. people going out of their way to help others, being able leave your doors unlocked all the time... no fear of violent crime etc etc