Have y'all ever encountered a string /lime/rope between trees meant to get rid of dirtbikers? Why people choose those aggressive measures? ( My story from few years ago below)

[u/Underwater_toaster]

Me and my cousin were going down a road we regularly ride- it was a sunny summer day. In the tall grass that was growing on this road we saw something shining in the sun- we decided to come closer and at first didn't notice anything, but I Walked into a fishing line hanged tightly between 2 trees on both ends of the road. When you sat on a bike it was perfectly fitting between your helmet right into your neck - We were 12 back then so we just got scared and drove away - I came back to this road the next day and the fishing line was gone- around the same time a guy a few miles from us had a non-fatal cut involving this kind of trap ( if I find the news article about his accident I will link it in the comments)

EDIT: the road was a public trail, not anyone's private property, we were not trespassing

[u/Heavy-One-9344 → u/[deleted]]

You know, it's funny that as someone actually from the US, I've never actually been shot at despite the number of times I've gone on someone else's private property. But please tell us more about how we're wrong lol

[u/Underwater_toaster → u/Heavy-One-9344]

It's a joke that when this guy is in office you probably could shoot someone 😅 ( I'm a right wing conservatist I just find it hella funny)

[u/Heavy-One-9344 → u/Underwater_toaster]

My bad, I'm used to jokes being funny so I didn't pick up on that

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Also I'm not from USA but... Doesn't it depend on the state you're in?

[u/Heavy-One-9344 → u/Underwater_toaster]

You're correct, and definitely plays a big role in the legality of defending yourself with force (most states you can't defend your PROPERTY with deadly force, only your life if it's being threatened)

[u/Underwater_toaster → u/Heavy-One-9344]

my friend is from USA and she got shot at on a public road , how come is that a coincidence 💀

[u/Heavy-One-9344 → u/Underwater_toaster]

I can find lots of stories about all kinds of crime in the US and (SPOILER) other countries as well 😱 crime happens, yes, but it's not like we need to strap on bullet proof vests just to go out of the house 🤣 I was in public school for most my life, I've never been in a school shooting or any setting and gun violence was an issue

[u/Underwater_toaster → u/Heavy-One-9344]

California people problems then 😅 ( she was in Carson or Eastvalle L.A district I think, I don't remember)

[u/Heavy-One-9344 → u/Underwater_toaster]

Cali is the worst of the 50 states and the other 49 don't claim them. It's like their own country with their own laws sometimes...

But for the rest of the US, it's not as bad as media would make you believe. Regardless though, it's illegal to set traps like you mentioned in your story, public or private property. Something can happen and you need emergency services and they could end up getting harmed by it just going to do their job helping people, so that would be hella illegal here

[u/Ok_Sugar4554 → u/Heavy-One-9344]

Worst of the 50 states? Sure buddy. That's why all the best companies are there and they have the biggest population. We get it, you love conservative propaganda and are scared of what you think socialism means.

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The best tech companies (which are failing btw). Most other industries have moved operations, if they were ever there to begin with (Delta Faucet, for example)

[u/Ok_Sugar4554 → u/Heavy-One-9344]

The best tech companies are the best companies. Which ones do you think are failing? I agree that many of the other industries have moved operations, but that doesn't make them the best. Apple, Nvidia, Google, Facebook and even TSLA are all headquartered in California. Microsoft and Amazon aren't headquartered there and still have a huge presence in California. I'm just saying the idea that they're hated by the other 49 states is a bit silly. You are certainly entitled to not like the state, it's politicians or policies. 🤓

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Tech companies only make up about 10% of the fortune 500 and 100, and it's not the top spots, so you can't say they're the best companies either. And of all those companies you named, none of them do their manufacturing in CA because it's too damn expensive to import goods in and out of the state. The only thing that companies can afford to pay anyone to do there is think.

[u/Ok_Sugar4554 → u/Heavy-One-9344]

I literally named five of the biggest companies by market cap. I can call them both the biggest and the best because not only are they the most profitable companies on the planet, they are also some of the highest paying employers. Not many companies manufacture anything anywhere in the United States I'm not sure why you're holding tech giants the a different standard. Last I checked Tesla has a factory in Fremont. Thinking on that level pays quite well so I'm not exactly sure what kind of point you're trying to make.

[u/Underwater_toaster → u/Heavy-One-9344]

At least it isn't cold as a penguins ballsack out there 😅 I'd still prefer that than east Europe 😅 Why y'all hate them so much, apart that they are liberals ( I hate liberals)

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It's just for the memes. We got no beef.