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Bones2484
I've been watching this guy through his career for years now. Last night's game really looked like he was finally ready for the big leagues...
So sad.
[Edited on 4-9-2009 by Bones2484]
I'm still in shock...
April 09, 2009 at 04:24PM View BBCode
http://www.ocregister.com/articles/cave-vehicle-fullerton-2358886-lemon-orangethorpeI've been watching this guy through his career for years now. Last night's game really looked like he was finally ready for the big leagues...
So sad.
[Edited on 4-9-2009 by Bones2484]
Pioneers47
April 09, 2009 at 05:37PM View BBCode
It is just ironic that he happened to pitch last night...and threw very well. What a terrible event.
Pioneers47
April 09, 2009 at 05:50PM View BBCode
No question it is sad...how many pitchers die the day after they start and throw well? Irony.
FuriousGiorge
[Edited on 4-9-2009 by FuriousGiorge]
April 09, 2009 at 06:00PM View BBCode
(I don't want to get into a whole thing about it, because this thread should be about the dead kid, but trust me, that is not irony.)[Edited on 4-9-2009 by FuriousGiorge]
DwightKSchrute
April 09, 2009 at 06:13PM View BBCode
This is horrible news. I've spent the last two weeks in and out of the U of M SICU visiting my sister-in-law who is 22. It's always hard to understand why things happen to people this young who should have their whole lives to look forward to.
FuriousGiorge
April 09, 2009 at 06:17PM View BBCode
I don't know about LA, but running red lights is an epidemic in this state.
DwightKSchrute
April 09, 2009 at 06:20PM View BBCode
If they do find that the scumbag who ran away after the accident was under the influence I hope they make an example out of him and he serves 2 manslaughter sentences.
Bones2484
New reports are saying this guy was drunk off his ass and is now facing 3 manslaughter charges (with a potential for one more since the 4th passenger is in critical condition), as well as hit and run charges.
[Edited on 4-9-2009 by Bones2484]
April 09, 2009 at 06:25PM View BBCode
Thank god he was caught a mile away.New reports are saying this guy was drunk off his ass and is now facing 3 manslaughter charges (with a potential for one more since the 4th passenger is in critical condition), as well as hit and run charges.
[Edited on 4-9-2009 by Bones2484]
DwightKSchrute
April 09, 2009 at 06:33PM View BBCode
I hope he rots in jail for the rest of his days.
barterer2002
I don't. I hope he can change his life and become a valuable member of society. I've never understood the punitive bent that says that in addition to those who tragically died that we should also destroy the life and whatever potential future there is of the guy who made a mistake. It was a horrible mistake and something he has to live with forever and there are times in my life when it could have been me but wasn't and so I feel sympathy and a little bit of empathy for the situation he finds himself in. Understand that I am not excusing the circumstances and there is a price that he will pay, I'm merely disagreeing with the opinion that it will be better to have him rot in jail for the rest of his life.
April 09, 2009 at 06:37PM View BBCode
Originally posted by DwightKSchrute
I hope he rots in jail for the rest of his days.
I don't. I hope he can change his life and become a valuable member of society. I've never understood the punitive bent that says that in addition to those who tragically died that we should also destroy the life and whatever potential future there is of the guy who made a mistake. It was a horrible mistake and something he has to live with forever and there are times in my life when it could have been me but wasn't and so I feel sympathy and a little bit of empathy for the situation he finds himself in. Understand that I am not excusing the circumstances and there is a price that he will pay, I'm merely disagreeing with the opinion that it will be better to have him rot in jail for the rest of his life.
Bones2484
edit: If it turns out he was not under the influence, then I completely agree with you.
[Edited on 4-9-2009 by Bones2484]
April 09, 2009 at 06:39PM View BBCode
I'm sorry Bart, but there are no excuses for drunk driving. The "it could have been me but wasn't" is pretty lame.edit: If it turns out he was not under the influence, then I completely agree with you.
[Edited on 4-9-2009 by Bones2484]
barterer2002
April 09, 2009 at 06:40PM View BBCode
I'm not excusing it. I'm saying that destroying someone else's life in response is also wrong for society
dirtdevil
a terrible, terrible tragedy. i actually hope they make the guy serve part of his sentence as a ride along to a first response team.
(also, not irony.)
April 09, 2009 at 07:33PM View BBCode
classy as always, eh?a terrible, terrible tragedy. i actually hope they make the guy serve part of his sentence as a ride along to a first response team.
(also, not irony.)
Bones2484
Still feel sympathy for this guy?
April 09, 2009 at 07:35PM View BBCode
Apparently the guy was driving on a suspended liscense too.Still feel sympathy for this guy?
FuriousGiorge
April 09, 2009 at 07:40PM View BBCode
I don't feel any sympathy, but I also don't think we need to crucify him. He should be punished according to the law, no more, no less.
Bones2484
April 09, 2009 at 07:42PM View BBCode
"Cops believe Gallo was driving under the influence and on a suspended license because of a prior DUI. He fled the scene and was arrested. Gallo could be booked on murder charges, along with vehicular manslaughter, hit-and-run and felony DUI."
FuriousGiorge
(Suck on that, Eric.)
[Edited on 4-9-2009 by FuriousGiorge]
April 09, 2009 at 07:47PM View BBCode
All his family's wine money ought to buy him some fancy lawyers that can get him out of the charges. "Yo Ernest, I'm in trouble yo. Get me that lawyer that hooked you up when they found cyanide in the 1996 vintage."
(Suck on that, Eric.)
[Edited on 4-9-2009 by FuriousGiorge]
barterer2002
April 09, 2009 at 07:48PM View BBCode
Look he was wrong, I think that everyone agrees on that. What purpose does it serve to have him "rot in jail for the rest of his life" Are we that vindictive as a society and if yes, is that a good thing. My contention is that it isn't and that we aren't.
Bones2484
I guess we'll see. Two (or maybe one?) more strikes and he's out in this state.
April 09, 2009 at 07:52PM View BBCode
Originally posted by barterer2002
Are we that vindictive as a society and if yes, is that a good thing. My contention is that it isn't and that we aren't.
I guess we'll see. Two (or maybe one?) more strikes and he's out in this state.
Cubsfan13
bastardo! You're like the new msse (/feels uncomfortable making a joke in this thread).
This is all very sad, obviously. On a general level, I agree with Bart, of course, as far as the preferred style of dealing with criminals. That being said, this guy censored up very badly, and I don't feel any sympathy for him on that front, or any sense that I could have done the same thing.
April 09, 2009 at 07:58PM View BBCode
Originally posted by FuriousGiorge
All his family's wine money ought to buy him some fancy lawyers that can get him out of the charges. "Yo Ernest, I'm in trouble yo. Get me that lawyer that hooked you up when they found cyanide in the 1996 vintage."
(Suck on that, Eric.)
[Edited on 4-9-2009 by FuriousGiorge]
bastardo! You're like the new msse (/feels uncomfortable making a joke in this thread).
This is all very sad, obviously. On a general level, I agree with Bart, of course, as far as the preferred style of dealing with criminals. That being said, this guy censored up very badly, and I don't feel any sympathy for him on that front, or any sense that I could have done the same thing.
FuriousGiorge
April 09, 2009 at 07:59PM View BBCode
Apparently the hit and run was a literal hit and run - the guy bolted from the van and took off on foot. How loaded do you have to be to think that that's your wisest course of action?