Moron of the day award

[RandyO]

http://www.wmur.com/news/30951345/detail.html

HOOKSETT, N.H. -- A teen driver who pointed a flare gun at another driver ended up firing a flare into his own car, police said.
State police said the incident began Monday evening when one driver cut off another car as they were going through the Hooksett tolls.
"There was a verbal exchange of some kind. I believe there was gesturing between the two of them," Sgt. Charles Johnston said.

Police said the two cars were driving north on Interstate 93 toward Bow when 18-year-old Nicholas Richer pointed a flare gun out of the window at the other driver. Investigators said Richer fired the flare into his own car as he was pulling the gun back in the window.
The other driver called 911 to report the incident.
"The flare gun discharged inside the suspect's vehicle, ignited, caught the right passenger's front seat on fire," Johnston said.
A state police trooper caught up with Richer at a gas station off of Interstate 89 in Bow. He said the flare just missed a child sitting in the front passenger seat.
"Well, he saw the vehicle parked next to some bushes, and apparently the suspect was discarding the flare gun into the bushes," Johnston said. "The windshield was smashed, and the front seat where the juvenile was seated was burned."
Richer was arrested.
Because the weapon involved was a flare gun, Richer faces felony charges of reckless conduct and criminal threatening that could carry years behind bars, police said.
Richer is expected to appear in court in June.

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[OreoGaborio]

FUCKIN IDIOT!!! Karma's a bitch!

And with a kid in the car, too!

[Falko]

This type of action only continues to prove that
1. evolution isn't certain -OR-
2. if evolution is to continue, natural selection is required

[DucDave]

So, should that moron be allowed to own a gun? ...just sayin'

[Doc]

So, should that moron be allowed to own a gun? ...just sayin'

Not now. And I would put money on not before either.

[DucDave]

Not now. And I would put money on not before either.

Yeah,,,,and there's the rub. How could government/authorities have predicted he'd behave this way. But, no question he's forfieited his 'right' to own a gun in the future...at lease in my mind!

[nhbubba]

People are so stupid. We're all fucked.

Agreed.

This road rage crap is going to get out of control.

[scubasteveRR]

This type of action only continues to prove that
1. evolution isn't certain -OR-
2. if evolution is to continue, natural selection is required

1. Evolution is certain, nothings stopping that... the real question is whether or not humans are getting smarter or dumber...
2. Natural selection is also obviously cartain, unfortunatly society and technology advances are stopping this from happening quite as well as it should.

just like the video I posted the other day from Geroge Carlin.. it's time to bring the death penalty back with full force!

[nt650hawk]

Wirelessly posted



Natural selection is awesome. In nature. In society it requires that the weak link kill themself or get killed by someone else for being a douche. Sadly we're limited to option 1 and many idiots are also rather lucky.

I'm all for it.

[aldend123]

A guy I was in highschool with once picked up a flair at a train track crossing left behind by the train employees. It was still lit. He wanted to hold it out the window and parade down the road, but instead, dropped it in to his car, and while panicking, drove down a line of 3 mailboxes. He promptly left the scene, but a witness got his plate and he was charged with destruction of federal property and leaving the scene.

They sound like they can be friends!

[e30addict]

So, should that moron be allowed to own a gun? ...just sayin'

Why not? Probably shoot himself with that too.

Imagine if the other driver had a gun and was dumb enough to retaliate/defend when the other kid pointed the flare gun at him. Kid in the passenger seat could easily have become a statistic.

and we're back to natural selection......

[SVRACER01]

...at lease in my mind!

i dont think anyone will be leasing any of that space

[PhilB]

This type of action only continues to prove that
1. evolution isn't certain -OR-
2. if evolution is to continue, natural selection is required

Evolution is probabilistic; that's why it takes millions of years instead of one generation. It's certain, eventually, but not immediately.

So, should that moron be allowed to own a gun? ...just sayin'

Well, AFTER he is convicted of "felony charges of reckless conduct and criminal threatening", then no. And he won't be. See how easy that is?

PhilB

[NobodySpecific]

Imagine if the other driver had a gun and was dumb enough to retaliate/defend when the other kid pointed the flare gun at him. Kid in the passenger seat could easily have become a statistic.

If the other driver was dumb enough to pull a gun and shoot, he is stupid enough to ram his car into the other car, which has the potential to cause a LOT of damage and/or injuries. The other driver and his kid are at risk as are any cars, people, or property that are in the way. A car can cause a lot of carnage when it hits an occupied building. Taking away guns does not take away stupidity.

[Stromper]

First on average 100 people were killed that day on the USA highways... where is the 99% marching

I would be willing to bet that this individual had demonstrated anti social behavior in the past
and "correct" thinking individuals in the legal system gave him a cookie and told him to realize his
true potential.

Quick, anti gun nuts, did you realize you can buy a flare gun at a marine supply store without the FBI being involved
better yet the US Coast Guard demands you "have" one on your boat. Email Mrs. Brady right now.

[OreoGaborio]

If the other driver was dumb enough to pull a gun and shoot, he is stupid enough to ram his car into the other car, which has the potential to cause a LOT of damage and/or injuries. The other driver and his kid are at risk as are any cars, people, or property that are in the way. A car can cause a lot of carnage when it hits an occupied building. Taking away guns does not take away stupidity.

a bullet is a lot cheaper than a car

[NobodySpecific]

a bullet is a lot cheaper than a car

Any body can toss a big rock out of their car at any moment while they are driving down the highway and easily kill somebody. Should we regulate access to rocks?

[Falko]

Maybe those two should sit at a picnic table in the backyard, have a beer, and work out the problems. Then we can all get along.

[Stoneman]

Funny how this turns into a gun control thing. What's next? Ban flair guns? Yeah, and don't bother. I'm done here...

[aldend123]

Any body can toss a big rock out of their car at any moment while they are driving down the highway and easily kill somebody. Should we regulate access to rocks?

Obviously. They're weapons. Have to regulate it. You get caught with rock in your car and I hear you can do hard time.

[NobodySpecific]

Funny how this turns into a gun control thing. What's next? Ban flair guns? Yeah, and don't bother. I'm done here...

Then blame Dave, as he brought it up.

[Stoneman]

Then blame Dave, as he brought it up.

Funny. I purposely didn't name anyone & look how quick you are to...

[DucDave]

.

Quick, anti gun nuts, did you realize you can buy a flare gun at a marine supply store without the FBI being involved
better yet the US Coast Guard demands you "have" one on your boat. Email Mrs. Brady right now.

Seriously...who the fuck are you talking to? Is there a single anti-gun person on any of these threads? One???

I don't think so. And characterizing those of us who agree that there should be some control (even PhilB believes there should be SOME) on who is permitted to own a gun, as an 'anti-gun nut' simply doesn't make sense or help you make your case....whatever that may be..?

[Stoneman]

You'll shoot your eye out, kid!

[Stromper]

Well no regular source seems to have a problem with the term "Gun Nut"
so it seemed to me that "Anti Gun Nut" should be acceptable PC speech.