That was over 10 years ago!

Not that it isn't relevant and tragic and all.

I would say the relevance is that it was happening even that long ago and that it has no boundaries?

The first one, the two boys along a highway in SoCa, that is a freeway we frequent and that my family does as well. I didn't read the article but I know that around that time, there were a lot of random shootings, from cars, to cars, whatever. It really does worry me because I see it might be directed towards young men, and, I do have a son who is really enjoying his age and is out late.

I would imagine it is gang initiation or else territorial issues? I had wanted to visit a local cemetary which is quite lovely with its' name plates/statues, I even invited a friend to come down for some photos. Well, shortly thereafter, there was a shoot out, originating from there and continuing all of the way to a local mall {shooting all the way, admist traffic} where they had to shut down the mall to find the shooters.

I was happy to have been able to forget about all of this on vacation. Not that it wasn't happening, I just didn't think about it.

I was more concerned about all the motorcycles that race in-between vehicles on the freeway- waaaaaayyyyy illegal here in Wa state, and we auto drivers aren't habituated into watching out for cycles like that. (They are expected to follow the same rules as automobiles.) Are there a lot of deaths caused by this practice?

I don't know how many deaths - but it is legal in CA (I asked at traffic school once). The reason I was given is that motorcycles can't cool down if idling in traffic, so they are allowed to keep moving.

Thanks for that answer, katiesue. I'd never heard that before.

I believe it is called 'lane splitting'. It is legal but still risky. My hubby used to ride and so he is quite concientious of cyclists whereas I am like 'Why are you moving over??'

Thanks also, KS- I was kind of unnerved by all the motorcycles weaving in and out of traffic and couldn't help but wonder at the mortality rates. The next time my Honda tries to overheat in stop and go traffic I'll have to try that maneuver......:evil:

Pfft. Exactly.

Honestly, kids today are taking this 80's revival thing way too far. HEY, HOW ABOUT REVIVING THE MUSIC INSTEAD OF THE CLOTHES AND SHOOTINGS, HUH?!?

Oh Neph... if you're planning on moving here, the first thing you need to learn is nobody from CA says Cali ;)

I suspect it may have something to do with her fascination with goddesses that have attitude problems.... ;)

Heh. I wouldn't know anything about bad@ss goddesses.