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Peacefully Protest at Police Stations/Queens Park Against Bike Thefts?
- Thread starter kingsha
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I would like to see what direction this thread goes on the day insurance companies cross out fire/theft coverage.
So in other words you have absolutely nothing so you have to resort to personal attacks. Thats cool ahahahahah
If i got the job done 15-20% of the time id be fired before the end of the day lol
PSY
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09SV650S
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You seriously need to get over yourself.
You just don't know how to quit when you're a head.
I'm not arguing bc this is a bike forum. It's just not worth it neither is arguing with a nobody.
Take care man. You need it.
Im sorry i hurt your feelings lol
09SV650S
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Wow again please don't give yourself too much credit. Lol
GTAMs hit a new low with members like this.
I can but I don't believe in wasting time with stupidity.
Preach on man
Wow again please don't give yourself too much credit. Lol
GTAMs hit a new low with members like this.
You posted your opinion based on emotion, since you're with "one".
I posted a fact, with a supporting link. You don't have a response and appear to be hurt by my post, so you go on to post nothing of substance but instead personal attacks.
09SV650S
Well-known member
Guess were both right. Might have to agree to disagree.
I mentioned you didn't know how to quit when you were ahead. But you feel the need to keep going on and on. Anyway. My last post on this topic.
Go ahead have the last word. This has gone on too long.
It's a shame, truly
Peace
Sad that in 2010, 9 females and 21 males under the age of 11 were accused of murder.
Listen, protesting bike theft is dumb, better things to do
Mine was stolen, I know it can be replaced, not a big deal. What’s upsetting is that something I worked for was taken so callously. I have to pay the $1000 deductible, so I lose. Oh, and the bickering over the value of the bike with insurance is always good times.
For those of you say get insurance get another blah blah blah…guess what, after the 3rd time your bike is stolen, you can’t even get theft insurance.
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09SV650S
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+111 great input
kingsha
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The way I see it, from this entertaining thread, is protesting really does sound foolish. But, the rationale was solely to get media coverage in order to pressure the authorities. And the best outcome from that would be a bike theft ring bust within the next couple of months. That would bring some satisfaction to theft victims and the biker community at large.
However, I guess as some members did point out, it really is futile. I really liked PSY's post about society and peoples lack of watch and knowledge of whats going on in their own neighborhoods. I agree with that 100%.
It seems the solution is really vigilante justice for those who are brave/crazy (whatever your take is on it). I think until someone doesn't get killed trying to stop a theft being done, the police won't look twice at this issue. Writing traffic tickets is of more importance than organized crime.
However, I guess as some members did point out, it really is futile. I really liked PSY's post about society and peoples lack of watch and knowledge of whats going on in their own neighborhoods. I agree with that 100%.
It seems the solution is really vigilante justice for those who are brave/crazy (whatever your take is on it). I think until someone doesn't get killed trying to stop a theft being done, the police won't look twice at this issue. Writing traffic tickets is of more importance than organized crime.
OpenGambit
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Bullll shittt.
Just like everything else in this world, it's all about the $$$. Even for police. They have limited resources while the City of Toronto is trying to slash budget. The biggest focus for Chief Bill Blair is keeping the streets of Toronto safe. That means keeping gangs in check, guns and drugs off the streets. Unfortunately, Mayor Ford is looking at reducing the Police Services budget by 10%, meaning letting go of police officers and civilian staff. These cuts are in the face of all the shootings this summer.
Organized crime is important to police but it depends on the activities of these organizations. I just don't see police shifting any more resources to this theft issue as it's not a priority concern outside of the motorcycle community. You're also talking about a Chief that is more politically focused on keeping his job and rejecting calls for dismissal after the G20 inquiry. I'll applaud anyone who wants to protest at Queen's Park but I just don't seeing it turning into anything much more than perhaps a little snippet on CP24 followed by sports news.
Organized crime is important to police but it depends on the activities of these organizations. I just don't see police shifting any more resources to this theft issue as it's not a priority concern outside of the motorcycle community. You're also talking about a Chief that is more politically focused on keeping his job and rejecting calls for dismissal after the G20 inquiry. I'll applaud anyone who wants to protest at Queen's Park but I just don't seeing it turning into anything much more than perhaps a little snippet on CP24 followed by sports news.
Kri$han
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I used to be a heavy proponent of "if you have insurance, you have nothing to worry about".. that is until I realized that insurance doesn't cover you for the cost of the bike, but rather THEIR estimated value. The insurance industry is the biggest rip-off, scammer POS there is.
Can anyone who's had their bike ripped off chime in?
For now, I'll just ride something that's not likely to get stolen in the first place.
Can anyone who's had their bike ripped off chime in?
For now, I'll just ride something that's not likely to get stolen in the first place.
Gixxer6
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For those who think the police are only around for traffic tickets, please open your eyes. This is the Toronto Police list of Units http://www.torontopolice.on.ca/findaunit.php , please show me how Traffic dominates any part of that list.
As with most things in life, people focus on or only recognize the tip of the iceberg. Theft is likely very important to the Toronto Police and all police services but theft of your 2009 sportbike doesn't sell newpapers so you will not see if on the front page of any newspaper or as a feature on any nightly news show. Remember bike owners represent a small segment of society and those that have had their bike stolen is an even smaller segment, a protest would likely only bring forth laughter from the general community as it would be comical to see 5 guys, a banner and a bongo chanting their woes.
The easier option would be to share information with other owners on ways of deterring theft and if you happen to know the people perpetrating these crimes, turn them in.
As with most things in life, people focus on or only recognize the tip of the iceberg. Theft is likely very important to the Toronto Police and all police services but theft of your 2009 sportbike doesn't sell newpapers so you will not see if on the front page of any newspaper or as a feature on any nightly news show. Remember bike owners represent a small segment of society and those that have had their bike stolen is an even smaller segment, a protest would likely only bring forth laughter from the general community as it would be comical to see 5 guys, a banner and a bongo chanting their woes.
The easier option would be to share information with other owners on ways of deterring theft and if you happen to know the people perpetrating these crimes, turn them in.
OMGSelenaGomez
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This is the same with any police unit. But realistically, what would the police rather deal with? A non-violent person who poses no threat or someone who has committed a serious crime? Remember, these are the same people you see at Tim Hortons / Starbucks. "Sorry, can't get to the crime scene, dealing with someone who ran a red."
Gixxer6
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Fact check, more officers are killed during traffic related incidents then any other incident, so i would think that they would rather deal with any other incident. Why do you assume that the person that ran the red light is not a criminal? Maybe they just stole your motorcycle and are trying to get away from the scene of the crime.
I guess when you go in for surgury you have the same attitude, the Doctor is likely more interested in dealing with the routine surgury then the rare and more dynamic one.
Really have you personally ever had an officer say this to you? My guess is no. Even if they did stop the person who ran the red, again more people are killed by those running reds then by any other crime in the community and it is likely more of a concern to the average citizen then crime scene (which in essence is an event that has already occurred and is likely no longer a threat). Most cops that i have met are A types that relish the difficult and sometimes dangerous situations so i guess if it comes down to going to the gun call or the red light runner they will likely take the gun call 9/10 times.
If you know any cops, ask them what they prefer, the ones i know hate giving tickets and love catching bad guys.
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