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| Cyclist to stand trial for ’falling off bike’ |
| 2003-08-30 |
| The Greek Cycle of Violence TM An 11-year-old boy in Greece is to stand trial after falling off his bike during a race. The boy on the eastern Aegean Sea island of Chios has been ordered to stand trial on October 13 for allegedly violating eight articles of the penal code and one traffic violation for falling off his bicycle during an annual race. The boy - identified only by his first name as Manolis - was taking part in last year’s Chios bicycle race when he suddenly fell off his bike. He was not injured in the accident, nor did he cause any injuries to other riders taking part in the race, according to reports. Scum. The island’s prosecutor said the boy fell because he was "not driving carefully and with constant rapt attention" and ordered him to appear in juvenile court. They should throw away the key! Right, Aris?! Those zany Greeks and their crayzee system of justice! |
| Posted by:Bulldog |
| #6 JDB> *rolls eyes* If it was a joke and not a real insult, then you really don't need to be so apologetic about it. And my comment in response can be taken as lighthearted and joking an insult as yours was. And I love several parts of American culture, and not at all secretly: Separation of church and state. Foundation of a country on principles rather than on common ethno-racial descent. Longest unbroken democratic heritage in the modern world. These are very cool things. |
| Posted by: Aris Katsaris 2003-8-30 10:55:35 PM |
| #5 Ouch! except I've heard the same or worse, especially after Deliverance, re: American rurals... |
| Posted by: Frank G 2003-8-30 10:05:30 PM |
| #4 Aris, Didn't mean to leave the 'Anonymous' tag on my post above. I actually thought that was a pretty mild joke and one I'm sure I wouldn't be afraid to tell you to your face. The fact is I'm neither homophobic nor an 'ethnoracist'. That's why I support my President and my nation in this war against enemies that are homophobic, religiously intolerant, anti-democratic, murderous, and smell like shit. I've read your comments slagging off America, Britain, and their allies so I see no need to apologize for hurt feelings. By the same token, I don't leave comments just to be provacative, hurtful, or silly. It was only a joke so don't get so self-righteous. I actually like Greece, Greeks, Greek food, music, culture, etc., just as I'm sure that there are aspects of America that you (perhaps secretly) admire. So...Q: Why did the Greek not immigrate to America? A: He couldn't bear to leave his brother's behind. |
| Posted by: JDB 2003-8-30 8:56:53 PM |
| #3 How do you separate the men from the boys in Greece? With a crowbar. Thank you, I'll be here next week, too... |
| Posted by: Raj 2003-8-30 6:25:21 PM |
| #2 Trolled for me, Bulldog? ;-) First time I ever hear of this. Where do you guys get these stuff? Weird. And Anonymous, wow, I'm *so* impressed by the combination of homophobia and ethnoracism. Keep up the good work. |
| Posted by: Aris Katsaris 2003-8-30 5:31:40 PM |
| #1 Was there a seat on that bicycle? I mean, he is Greek, right? |
| Posted by: Anonymous 2003-8-30 4:46:42 PM |