Sgt. Krumer Explains Anti-Harassment Law
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trickmilla at 07.27.11 - 1:50 pm
http://www.hearinthecity.org/?p=525
I thought this was a really great interview, and compared to other media coverage, Sgt. K, did a really good job explaining the new law, what it does, and what it doesn't cover.
The difference between shouting a complaint and using a car in a threatening way was made really clear ... I'm still not sure about projectiles though.
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Anyhthing thown at a cyclist is not harassment but a crime and is subject to criminal justice system regardless of whether contact is made.
Sgt. David Krumer07.27.11 - 2:36 pm
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I've had a lot of things thrown at me, from eggs to soda cans. But, I've never been able to get the plate numbers every time.
gado_gado07.27.11 - 2:54 pm
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I agree--the Hear in the City interview with Sgt. Krumer was great, sensible, and very informative.
I disagree with Sgt. Krumer's comment above, however, that "[a]nyhthing thown at a cyclist is not harassment . . ." No disagreement that it would be "a crime and is subject to criminal justice," but the act of throwing something at a cyclist certainly could be and likely would be harassment--and qualify as such under the new law.
Perhaps we misunderstand each other and further explanation of the comment is needed.
dudeonabike07.28.11 - 9:29 am
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I've been repeatedly surprised by the number of accounts of cyclists reporting that they have had eggs, in particular, thrown at cyclists. That's crazy. Other than someone who has just visited a market, who are these people driving around with eggs in their cars? And why are they wasting their money and such a valuable source of protein?
dudeonabike responding to a
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07.28.11 - 9:33 am
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It's a Dairy Industry Conspiracy.
gado_gado responding to a
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07.28.11 - 11:47 am
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I got an egg in the face last year standing in front of barcade.
If it hadn't been such a bummer i would have marveled at the amazing shot. From a moving vehicle.
Coincidentally, the same kids randomly tried to egg me again on my way home about 45 minutes & 3 miles later. So i think they were pretty much driving around that night bombing on random people with eggs.
Young men have a great capacity for doing stupid shit.
trickmilla responding to a
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07.29.11 - 12:00 am
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where are these places that eggs are being thrown?
mechazawa07.29.11 - 1:52 am
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I remember the first time someone tried to egg me. The missed horribly and the egg splattered nearby. I remember thinking, "Wait, what the hell just happened?" Then the laughter of teenagers in an SUV. I wonder how this meme got started.
And if we check twitter:
http://twitter.com/PJRoeker/status/95521406015647745
http://twitter.com/Yo_Geee/status/94623419194281984
http://twitter.com/BadAzzDollaS/status/96726311908814848
jeshii07.29.11 - 11:42 am
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A few years ago we were on a RIDE-Arc, going up a hill out by La Canada when a kid fell out of a passing SUV, landed on his head and was knocked out. Turns out him and his companions were driving around with eggs, saw a bunch of people on bikes and were about to throw some eggs when he leaned out a little too far. I only felt a little sorry for him.
mr rollers07.29.11 - 11:50 am
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