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Haggis for Breakfast

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7. Speeding at that level is dangerous.

Reply to LisaM (Reply #5)

Wed May 9, 2018, 10:08 PM

May 2018

You are right about that. It is too easy for a loose rock or something on the road, even an animal skittering across the street, to cause you to swerve. And at that speed, physics takes over. And who among us has conquered physics ?

Sorry for being snarky. I'm just so tired of hearing about over-reaction by LEOs, especially for people of color. The article doesn't mention that, but because of the location, I might have assumed the worst.

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Canadian Says She Was Jailed In Georgia Because Police Wouldn't Accept Her Driver's License [View all] mahatmakanejeeves May 2018 OP

I hope she gets a decent wrongful arrest settlement. n/t PoliticAverse May 2018 #1

It is silly, but.... LisaM May 2018 #2

What is WRONG with you ? Haggis for Breakfast May 2018 #3

Actually, I agree with you. The police should know the law. LisaM May 2018 #5

Speeding at that level is dangerous. Haggis for Breakfast May 2018 #7

No worries! LisaM May 2018 #9

This is awful for the woman, parts of GA have quite a reputation appalachiablue May 2018 #4

There is no excuse for that lack of training. LisaM May 2018 #6

Love your bottom quote. Haggis for Breakfast May 2018 #8