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Re: Tourist almost robbed
[Re: SXMScubaman]
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04/11/2023 05:44 PM
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How current is that video?
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Re: Tourist almost robbed
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04/11/2023 06:41 PM
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Very current. I was told last trip not to wear a chain! It has been like that for several years.
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Re: Tourist almost robbed
[Re: SXMScubaman]
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04/11/2023 06:55 PM
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So very sad. Best thing they could do would be to ban the scooters completely from the island. I know some innocents would be hurt by such an action but doing so Would solve a lot if problems including scooter deaths that seem to happen on a very regular basis, not to mention the scares unsuspecting motorists often have to deal with.
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pat
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Re: Tourist almost robbed
[Re: Zanshin]
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04/12/2023 09:28 AM
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Yet, it does seem that scooters are involved in a very large percentage of crimes on SXM. Just sayin'.
Carol Hill
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Re: Tourist almost robbed
[Re: Zanshin]
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04/12/2023 10:57 AM
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I don't think that scooters rob people, robbers do. If scooters were banned (won't happen) then those robber would choose other methods. Same can be said with guns.
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Re: Tourist almost robbed
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04/12/2023 11:15 AM
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I don't think that scooters rob people, robbers do. If scooters were banned (won't happen) then those robber would choose other methods. Same can be said with guns. Do you really want to go there?
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Re: Tourist almost robbed
[Re: SXMScubaman]
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04/12/2023 11:26 AM
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Aww thats too bad that this happens,,,,anywhere for that matter. Another reason to always be alert and do not travel around alone.
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Re: Tourist almost robbed
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04/12/2023 11:37 AM
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I don't think that scooters rob people, robbers do. If scooters were banned (won't happen) then those robber would choose other methods. I agree 100% with that statement Zanshin!
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Re: Tourist almost robbed
[Re: cruzer]
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04/12/2023 12:04 PM
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cruzer--no, we DON'T want to go there. This thread is getting ready to be locked, if it continues in this fashion.
Carol Hill
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Re: Tourist almost robbed
[Re: SXMScubaman]
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04/12/2023 12:50 PM
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Sorry, Carol,
I guess we’re all entitled to our own opinions. The following are mine and I’m sticking to them!
As far as I know, cars just don’t have the same off road getaway options as scooters. Car drivers are less inclined to pass on the wrong side or weave in and out of traffic, sometimes startling the unsuspecting driver into near accidents or worse. Car drivers don’t usually get their jollies popping wheelies annd showing off. And car drivers are generally a little less foolish than the moped daredevils showing off when they do. Or perhaps l just missed it?
They will NEVER abolish the use of scooters and for the benefit of those who rely on them for relatively inexpensive transportation, I get it. But if they were to do so, I’m thinking the vehicular fatalities across the island would drop considerably.
Respectfully,
pat
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Re: Tourist almost robbed
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04/12/2023 12:57 PM
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Sorry, Carol,
I guess we’re all entitled to our own opinions. The following are mine and I’m sticking to them!
As far as I know, cars just don’t have the same off road getaway options as scooters. Car drivers are less inclined to pass on the wrong side or weave in and out of traffic, sometimes startling the unsuspecting driver int near accidents or worse.moCars don’t usually get their jollies popping wheelies. And car drivers are generally a little less foolish than the moped daredevils showing off. Or perhaps l just missed it?
They will NEVER abolish the use of scooters and/or for the benefit of those who rely on them for relatively inexpensive transportation, I get it. But if they were to, I’m thinking the vehicular fatalities across the island would drop considerably. Well said.
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Re: Tourist almost robbed
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04/12/2023 01:13 PM
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Pat--I agree with your assessment of scooters and scooter drivers. What will get this thread locked, if it does, is people continuing with the gun analogies. Absolutely no reason to go there.
Carol Hill
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Re: Tourist almost robbed
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04/14/2023 07:06 AM
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IMHO, I think these two had words before the scooter guy came back for retaliation. Notice the father is turning around as they are walking, the scooter pulls up. Not a snatch and go! Yes, it's way out of hand with these renegades on scooters. Yes, there times and places you have to keep the "periscope" up!!
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Re: Tourist almost robbed
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04/14/2023 10:25 AM
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IMHO, I think these two had words before the scooter guy came back for retaliation. Notice the father is turning around as they are walking, the scooter pulls up. Not a snatch and go! Yes, it's way out of hand with these renegades on scooters. Yes, there times and places you have to keep the "periscope" up!! I didn't see it that way but I wasn't there.
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