Hard to watch

rickyboy · 12-05-2010, 11:09 PM

Hi
I don't usually visit this page of the site. I just get depressed most times. But I had a friend send me this link, suggesting that my government should have the guts to put this on the TV like the Australian Gov't did.

Like I said it is hard to watch. I felt a little ill after watching it.
You can follow a few of the victims. One of the ones that shows a motorcycle victim who got hurt, is pretty gruesome but shows what can happen if you don't wear any gear. I think he had a helmet on, but no leathers.

http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=Z2mf8DtWWd8

**Cajunrider** · 12-05-2010, 11:47 PM

Ricky, no one wants to watch accidents and the aftermath but what's sad is accidents like these happen more often than we might think. Just in our 5 parish Troop C coverage there were 5 fatalities in the last week. One was a 16 year old young lady who was ejected from the back seat of the car she was riding in when it hit a tree. Alcohol related fatalities are far too common here.

AlabamaNomadRider · 12-06-2010, 12:11 AM

Ricky, videos like this can never be posted enough. If only the right people would watch them a lot of lives might be saved. Thanks for posting it.

rickyboy · 12-06-2010, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Cajunrider

Ricky, no one wants to watch accidents and the aftermath but what's sad is accidents like these happen more often than we might think. Just in our 5 parish Troop C coverage there were 5 fatalities in the last week. One was a 16 year old young lady who was ejected from the back seat of the car she was riding in when it hit a tree. Alcohol related fatalities are far too common here.

I hope I haven't offended/shocked/sickened you Mitch {or any one else that might watch it} " Ricky, no one wants to watch accidents and the aftermath but..."
Sure isn't my intent. I get caught up in posts that incl. helmets/no helmets.....left hand turns in front of riders....you name it. I just think that all "rights" aside. We owe it to each other {as human beings} to do everything we can to avoid injury to ourselves and each other. Forget about the insurance companies, the money and all the other CRAPOLLA. Human lives is what I'm "talk'in bout". I don't mean to stir the pot here, I'm just trying to get some kind of point across. One look at this ad and you'll know what I mean. I might just be feeling sentimental or maybe it's my time of the month. Did I just say that ??? :-/ :-[ grp. hug????

**Cajunrider** · 12-06-2010, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by "Cajunrider ":6m3x1uvj

Ricky, no one wants to watch accidents and the aftermath but what's sad is accidents like these happen more often than we might think. Just in our 5 parish Troop C coverage there were 5 fatalities in the last week. One was a 16 year old young lady who was ejected from the back seat of the car she was riding in when it hit a tree. Alcohol related fatalities are far too common here.

I hope I haven't offended/shocked/sickened you Mitch {or any one else that might watch it} " Ricky, no one wants to watch accidents and the aftermath but..."
Sure isn't my intent. I get caught up in posts that incl. helmets/no helmets.....left hand turns in front of riders....you name it. I just think that all "rights" aside. We owe it to each other {as human beings} to do everything we can to avoid injury to ourselves and each other. Forget about the insurance companies, the money and all the other CRAPOLLA. Human lives is what I'm "talk'in bout". I don't mean to stir the pot here, I'm just trying to get some kind of point across. One look at this ad and you'll know what I mean. I might just be feeling sentimental or maybe it's my time of the month. Did I just say that ??? :-/ :-[ grp. hug????

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No offense taken Ricky. I hate to admit it but I became desensitized to adult highway gore a long time ago. Kids are different. I'm thankful for not having to assist in many accidents involving children.

**ringadingh** · 12-06-2010, 08:45 AM

It all boils down to the choices each of us make. Sometimes they are not very good ones. Most times we are lucky enough to learn from our mistakes and live through them, but not always.

Sin City Stan · 12-06-2010, 11:30 AM

Not offended. When I was young and going through Driver Ed. we saw an auto accident movie every week that would make a Sam Peckinpah movie look tame. They were just smash and gore accident movies. No message other than you will be dead.

This video showed all different perspectives and all the people affected. I thought this video made a powerful point. It reminds me of a German PSA that uses a man's family (metaphorically) as his seat belt.

Too bad it's 5 minutes long. Hardy anyone has that long of an attention span anymore.

rickyboy · 12-06-2010, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Sin City Stan

Not offended. When I was young and going through Driver Ed. we saw an auto accident movie every week that would make a Sam Peckinpah movie look tame. They were just smash and gore accident movies. No message other than you will be dead.

This video showed all different perspectives and all the people affected. I thought this video made a powerful point. It reminds me of a German PSA that uses a man's family (metaphorically) as his seat belt.

Too bad it's 5 minutes long. Hardy anyone has that long of an attention span anymore.

I took a defensive driving course "back in the day" when I just got my license. Our films were pretty similar I'm sure. I remember clearly that it was a small classroom with improper ventilation, the temp was about 90 outside ...prob. hotter in the class. I watched a couple of movies/films/newsreel type videos and had to go and sit on the curb to gather my thoughts and composure. I mean they were gruesome. I was scared stiff for a while that I was going to die behind the wheel. I eventually got over it all of course and started to act as stupid as my friends. Until someone I knew at school got T-boned one night acting the ass. I was pretty conscientious after that.

dougster · 12-06-2010, 11:32 PM

Ricky, I can appreciate your point. There is nothing pretty about the process of death. I don't enjoy watching such things, but I appreciate them. They remind me of the importance of humility and focus when I am riding.

**cnc** · 12-07-2010, 07:04 PM

It is a very powerful video and while not pretty to watch, that is the point. If it shocks some people long enough to save someone from a crippling accident or death, then it is doing it's job.

blowndodge · 12-07-2010, 07:53 PM

Not offensive at all Ricky.... I'm glad I watched it.. People need to realize the actions of their driving while under the influence.... I know too many friends who've either killed or been killed out on the highway.

fish · 12-09-2010, 09:20 AM

WOW!!!! Schools should show this to all the students

sly · 12-11-2010, 03:23 PM

I see this type of scene 4- 5 times a year (thank God not more often) .... And we can put all the commercials on DWI and speeding you want (there are not enough for my taste) as long as our judicial systems hand out lollypop sentences, nothing will change! Be safe this Chritmas folks...let's not meet by accident...

unwind2 · 12-12-2010, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by fish

WOW!!!! Schools should show this to all the students

Agree

bobzinger · 12-22-2010, 11:08 AM

A harsh reminder to not drive while impaired including prescription meds and just being too tired.

12-05-2010, 11:09 PM	#1
rickyboy Top Contributor Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 108 Mile Ranch B.C. Canada Posts: 5,472	Hard to watch Hi I don't usually visit this page of the site. I just get depressed most times. But I had a friend send me this link, suggesting that my government should have the guts to put this on the TV like the Australian Gov't did. Like I said it is hard to watch. I felt a little ill after watching it. You can follow a few of the victims. One of the ones that shows a motorcycle victim who got hurt, is pretty gruesome but shows what can happen if you don't wear any gear. I think he had a helmet on, but no leathers. http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=Z2mf8DtWWd8 __________________ Nomad'a What ! "rickyboy" Richard Cole Canada West Region 108 Mile Ranch, British Columbia Canada Vulcan Bagger Assoc. #00722 Black 2006 Nomad https://cdn2.iconfinder.com/data/ico...Book_32x32.png Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-05-2010, 11:47 PM	#2
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Hard to watch Ricky, no one wants to watch accidents and the aftermath but what's sad is accidents like these happen more often than we might think. Just in our 5 parish Troop C coverage there were 5 fatalities in the last week. One was a 16 year old young lady who was ejected from the back seat of the car she was riding in when it hit a tree. Alcohol related fatalities are far too common here. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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12-06-2010, 12:11 AM	#3
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Hard to watch Ricky, videos like this can never be posted enough. If only the right people would watch them a lot of lives might be saved. Thanks for posting it. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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12-06-2010, 08:45 AM	#6
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Hard to watch It all boils down to the choices each of us make. Sometimes they are not very good ones. Most times we are lucky enough to learn from our mistakes and live through them, but not always. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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12-06-2010, 11:30 AM	#7
Sin City Stan Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 3,746	Hard to watch Not offended. When I was young and going through Driver Ed. we saw an auto accident movie every week that would make a Sam Peckinpah movie look tame. They were just smash and gore accident movies. No message other than you will be dead. This video showed all different perspectives and all the people affected. I thought this video made a powerful point. It reminds me of a German PSA that uses a man's family (metaphorically) as his seat belt. Too bad it's 5 minutes long. Hardy anyone has that long of an attention span anymore. __________________ Oldest Saloon In Nevada http://www.pioneersaloon.info/ "Sin City Stan" Henderson, NV VBA #01004 VROC #29365 2004 Nomad 1500L5 +100 "The Bike" 2009 Nomad 1700 (past) 2004 Vulcan Classic 800 (past) 2010 Cortez - 2011 Crescent City - 2012 Kanab - 2013 Estes Park
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12-06-2010, 11:32 PM	#9
dougster Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Crete, Nebraska Posts: 679	Hard to watch Ricky, I can appreciate your point. There is nothing pretty about the process of death. I don't enjoy watching such things, but I appreciate them. They remind me of the importance of humility and focus when I am riding. __________________ Doug Witzke - "Dougster" 2003 Nomad 1500 VBA# 740
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12-07-2010, 07:04 PM	#10
cnc Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal QC Posts: 12,034	Hard to watch It is a very powerful video and while not pretty to watch, that is the point. If it shocks some people long enough to save someone from a crippling accident or death, then it is doing it's job. __________________ Norm Ward 2008 blue / silver nomad kawanow / VBA #01136
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12-07-2010, 07:53 PM	#11
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Hard to watch Not offensive at all Ricky.... I'm glad I watched it.. People need to realize the actions of their driving while under the influence.... I know too many friends who've either killed or been killed out on the highway. __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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12-09-2010, 09:20 AM	#12
fish Top Contributor Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Aquashicola Pa. Posts: 6,377	Hard to watch WOW!!!! Schools should show this to all the students __________________ I'm not prejudice I hate everyone equally;) 08 nomad blue/silver MaryJane 74,010miles VBA #299 Her's 10 900LT 36,700 09 Bath NY. 10 Lake George NY. 11 National Maggie Valley NC. 12 Pa Wilds (Wellsboro) Pa. 14 Lincoln NH. 17 National Lake George NY.
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12-11-2010, 03:23 PM	#13
sly Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: St.-Eustache, Québec, Canada Posts: 2,837	Hard to watch I see this type of scene 4- 5 times a year (thank God not more often) .... And we can put all the commercials on DWI and speeding you want (there are not enough for my taste) as long as our judicial systems hand out lollypop sentences, nothing will change! Be safe this Chritmas folks...let's not meet by accident... __________________ Sylvain "Sly" Lafrance St. Eustache, Quebec, Canada eh!! 2004 Blue & Silver (the fastest colors) Gone but not forgotten 2012 Ebony Black Kawasaski Concours 14
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12-22-2010, 11:08 AM	#15
bobzinger Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Livermore CA Posts: 1,334	Hard to watch A harsh reminder to not drive while impaired including prescription meds and just being too tired. __________________ Life is Good! Eternal Life is better!
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