Parents literally hand their son a death sentence (pics)
Dec 6, 2008 | 03:32 PM
#23
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No, it's 100% the fault of the person driving it. He got in over his head and paid the price.
I had access to cars that were considerably faster, and much harder to drive than a Murc when I was 19. Still here.
Personal responsibility is, unfortunately, something few parents take the time to install in their children these days. That, if anything, is the failing of the parents in this case.
I had access to cars that were considerably faster, and much harder to drive than a Murc when I was 19. Still here.
Personal responsibility is, unfortunately, something few parents take the time to install in their children these days. That, if anything, is the failing of the parents in this case.
Dec 6, 2008 | 06:14 PM
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The fact that I'm typing this would tend to disprove that statement. When I was 19, I routinely drove a ~650 whp 'vette. No traction control, no airbags, no abs.
Maturity is relative. So is personal responsibility. The driver in question evidently didn't have enough of either, unfortunately.
Maturity is relative. So is personal responsibility. The driver in question evidently didn't have enough of either, unfortunately.
Dec 6, 2008 | 07:41 PM
#26
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Exactly. We all like fast cars on this board, but the more mature you get, the more you consider other factors before speeding, which makes you think twice about attempting it. Dubai drivers are out of control. At 19, your brain and decision making process just isns't mature enough to consider all those factors.
Before i attempt any high speeding in any car, I cant help thinking to myself:
''What if a deer pops up on the road? What if a tire pops? What if there's a metal rod laying somewhere there? What if i hit someone and they end up paralyzed for the rest of their life (to me thats worse than death)? etc.. etc..''
Before i attempt any high speeding in any car, I cant help thinking to myself:
''What if a deer pops up on the road? What if a tire pops? What if there's a metal rod laying somewhere there? What if i hit someone and they end up paralyzed for the rest of their life (to me thats worse than death)? etc.. etc..''
Dec 6, 2008 | 08:08 PM
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No, it's 100% the fault of the person driving it. He got in over his head and paid the price.
I had access to cars that were considerably faster, and much harder to drive than a Murc when I was 19. Still here.
Personal responsibility is, unfortunately, something few parents take the time to install in their children these days. That, if anything, is the failing of the parents in this case.
I had access to cars that were considerably faster, and much harder to drive than a Murc when I was 19. Still here.
Personal responsibility is, unfortunately, something few parents take the time to install in their children these days. That, if anything, is the failing of the parents in this case.
Dec 8, 2008 | 05:49 PM
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If you are talking about the guy on 6 speed. No i dont think that was his.
His or his bros is just a regular Murci, and he is from Saudi Arabia, not Dubai.
Back on Topic, i personally would never, no matter how much money i have, give a car of this caliber to my child, stupid.
His or his bros is just a regular Murci, and he is from Saudi Arabia, not Dubai.
Back on Topic, i personally would never, no matter how much money i have, give a car of this caliber to my child, stupid.
I dont agree with you...it is STUPID to give this car OR ANY car to a younger person that has not had the proper training and reached a level of knowledge to operate ANY MACHINE. You can kill your self in this car as easily as a Toyota or a ChevyS-10 pick-up..
My SON, who is now 24, spent many hours in my Lambos with me as WELLas in his Audi R-4 with training prior to be turned loose on the road with a 4,000 pound missel..
My 2 cents
Dec 8, 2008 | 06:37 PM
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No, it's 100% the fault of the person driving it. He got in over his head and paid the price.
I had access to cars that were considerably faster, and much harder to drive than a Murc when I was 19. Still here.
Personal responsibility is, unfortunately, something few parents take the time to install in their children these days. That, if anything, is the failing of the parents in this case.
I had access to cars that were considerably faster, and much harder to drive than a Murc when I was 19. Still here.
Personal responsibility is, unfortunately, something few parents take the time to install in their children these days. That, if anything, is the failing of the parents in this case.
100% agree with you man. I think they call it Darwin's theory.
While I did not have a car that fast I had a car that was plenty fast and did act like a jack ass but I knew where to draw the line.
Some people just change who they are behind the wheel.
See video from 1950:
YouTube - Goofy in 'Motor Mania' (1950)
Last edited by JP-"S"; Dec 8, 2008 at 06:42 PM.
Dec 8, 2008 | 06:45 PM
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I had access to cars that were considerably faster, and much harder to drive than a Murc when I was 19. Still here.
