>You don’t know the outcome

Considering we're talking about a single incident 2 years ago, I kinda do know the outcome. We all do. That's just the nature of linear time. I'm going to need to have more than 1 incident in the last decade in the city before we can start pretending it is even sorta probable.

And, without remotely trying to say, she deserved it or the attack was warranted, I have trouble believing that her version of the build-up where the group was just sitting through multiple light cycles before she politely honked and then was attacked. I've seen plenty of aggressive behavior towards other motorists from the ATV and Dirt Bike crowd but her version of events failed the smell test. Hell, just the idea of them camping at an intersection and refusing to move runs against every one of the hundreds of other times people have seen these groups.

I’m happy, married, own a home, run a business with my best friend after spending my time “falsely” on an ambulance for many years. I think I’m the happiest I’ve ever been tbh. Thanks though I’ll keep finding it!!

Long-term, unless we're going to heavily restrict or outlaw the sale and posession of these vehicles, coming up with a place or a way for it to be done legally and safely is really going to be the only way the illegal and dangerous use goes down.

There's a ton of roadblocks to getting to something like that happening and nothings foolproof, but I don't think we're going to magically make ATVs disappear without trying to tackle the problem that way.

Get cell phone/street camera data and hunt them down like they did the trump supporters.

Same to you.

Like helmets save lives, and all the gear all the time atgatt. Dress for the slide not for the ride. All that stuff that's obvious now that I'm pushing 50 but was never considered or just corny when I was 20. Nobody wore a helmet in the 90s.

OK now that the platitudes are out of the way, part of the problem is that if kids wants to ride there's no place where they can do it. It would help. One less young man riding in the street could be the difference between a life lost and a life lived

I have some friends who rent out of apartment building in Pawtucket with a pit bull. I’d look into those rather than multi family home options

It’s true! I was curious if my encounter was a “one-off” but it seems you really do like to be mean to people. I thought initially you were a troll, but nope, just an unkind person. Honestly, this is far down the line no one else will read this. I hope you find happiness.

America always has the most amazing counterpoints to what i think is a 100% clear dumb thing to do.

But if more offroading space would prevent people from riding with no headlights, over the limit and with no lights... Then let's do it

Is there, though? Because that’s literally why people ride in the streets.

Hahaha... okay pal.

Not sure but I used to get cheap pads of paper and canvases at Ocean State Job Lot. I really liked some of the paper they had. You could probably get everything you need for under $20.

Got rear ended by one on broad street 8 years ago. Someone on a dirt bike ran a stop sign after dark in 2016 and got killed. Not a new problem

Actually yes I am, it is sad even if it isn't surprising. The fact that you asked your question like that was some sort of "gotcha" question is kind of scary. It's called empathy, it usually isn't circumstantial. I'm sorry that you seem to lack that

Are you sad when a free climber / parkour person falls? The consequences of excessive and willful personal risk doesn’t garner much sympathy imo. I’m sad for the family - I’m sad for the people they’ve now hurt - not sad for them. I’ve seen people on dirt bikes on sidewalks, weaving against traffic and blowing through stops, the fact that they only hurt themselves this time is a miracle.

I think there are better conclusions to be drawn from this whole tragedy...

Prostitution should be legal but not on the sidewalk.

Garbage Christmas! Should be in a few months. There's one at the end of May and a big one end of June with smatterings throughout

They don't throw them out they use them up.

Well, I too have intimate knowledge of the industry, from basically all sides, spanning multiple decades and states. Almost every new law hurts retailers. It became about retailers when there was the obligatory "evil retailers lining their pockets" comment somewhere on this thread. Brewers have gotten many laws passed in their favor over the past few years. Good for them! I honestly mean that. Who doesn't love a vibrant brewery scene? If they grow their self-distribution side, it won't necessarily hurt retailers but it also won't sell more beer, the brewers will just keep more of the profit. At least the ones who can self-distribute. Those who are able to afford trucks, warehouses, drivers, etc...and then suddenly the playing field is no longer level. And the real question, as always, is what of the slippery slope? Again, it always leads to more losses for the retailers.

You are correct, the nips/bottle deposit bill is very damaging to retailers, as is the grocery/convenience store bill that is currently alive and seems to come up every year now, it's just potentially a different palm to grease each time.

So I guess if the grocery bill (H5415) doesn't pass this year, I'm asking for support in protecting retailers the next time it is on our doorstep. Probably 6 months from now. And to not assume that your neighbors who toil their lives away in dusty liquor stores, working long hours with few days off and fewer vacations, are somehow multimillionaires just slumming it for the fun of it.

RISD Christmas! Usually the week the kids move out for the summer

Honestly, it's hard to find places that accept dogs at all, let alone a dog that is one of the "restricted breeds."

If you can find a private landlord, they'll likely be more accommodating than the larger property management companies that work with dozens / hundreds of landlords. Anecdotally, I currently rent from a private landlord (she only owns this one building) and the downstairs neighbors have a pit bull. So there are definitely people who will still rent to you, it's just going to be more work to find.

Despite what is being implied by other comments on this thread, I would not recommend lying about your dog on the application. If the landlord / property management company were to find out you might find yourself getting evicted. There aren't a lot of tenant protections in RI so it's better to do things above board.

Exactly! You should be nicer to people. It’s probably a good thing you are not in EMS.

Most people here have never been to/through East St. Louis here and it shows lol.

No you did not, stop lying.