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2007-06-28 -Lurid Crime Tales-

Diabetic Man Kicked Off Train, Now Missing

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Posted by Atomic Conspiracy 2007-06-28 18:38|| || Front Page|| [7 views ] Top

#1 Idiots. Makes about as much sense as diverting a plane because a four year old had a tantrum over apple juice.

Posted by gorb 2007-06-28 18:46|| 2007-06-28 18:46|| Front Page Top

#2 I suspect some major CYA by the cops and Amtrak both in this story. Normal procedure would be for the RR dispatcher to call local police to meet the train at a convenient point. Rules (and common sense) require that the crew not release the passenger until the cops are there and ready to take custody.
And how is it that the cops were unable to catch a 65 year old man who was going into diabetic shock after they saw him run from the crossing?

Finally, there are no doubt quite a few flight attendants who envy the train crews' their ability to just pitch unruly passengers out the door.

Posted by Atomic Conspiracy 2007-06-28 18:55|| 2007-06-28 18:55|| Front Page Top

#3 If ever there was a slam dunk lawsuit, this is it.

Posted by Zenster">Zenster 2007-06-28 21:00|| 2007-06-28 21:00|| Front Page Top

#4 To hell with civil suits, zen. Some DA should be investigating with an eye toward indicting that AMTRAK conductor with depraved indifference.

Posted by GK 2007-06-28 22:14|| 2007-06-28 22:14|| Front Page Top

#5 AMTRAK is just jealous of the Portland Oregon Metro Bus driver who kicked 2 gay teenage gils off the bus for kissing after some old hag started making 'icky' noises. he got busted by the boss and the families are calling the lawyers.

Posted by USN, ret. 2007-06-28 22:49|| 2007-06-28 22:49|| Front Page Top

#6 Some DA should be investigating with an eye toward indicting that AMTRAK conductor with depraved indifference.

Agreed. Good point, GK.

Posted by Zenster">Zenster 2007-06-28 23:29|| 2007-06-28 23:29|| Front Page Top

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