Comments on: Denton high school students assault cyclists, get caught

By: Pesonally

Pesonally — Tue, 18 May 2010 22:05:14 +0000

I would have pressed charges..
That charges were not pressed indicates extremely inspired spirits.
May we all be mindful of this young woman’s example and may we all heal swiftly from this encounter.

By: Dennis

Dennis — Tue, 18 May 2010 19:36:18 +0000

Krystal should have pressed charges, make those idiots think more while they are in lock up.

By: stinky

stinky — Tue, 18 May 2010 18:14:29 +0000

Well, all I can say is, it may be just a bananna. But what about the next step? Will it be a pinapple? How about a coconut?!?!

By: Banana112

Banana112 — Tue, 18 May 2010 18:10:36 +0000

hahahahahahahahaha that’s awesome. What are you guys doing riding bikes at midnight? That’s weird. Haha faggots

By: Steve Magas

Steve Magas — Tue, 18 May 2010 18:08:41 +0000

As the dad of a “good kid” I can relate to the ire of the parents here. Fortunately, that probably helped. Cops on the scene develop a good gut and had he sniffed ANY kind ot attitude from the kids here I’m sure it would have gone differently.

By: danceralamode

danceralamode — Tue, 18 May 2010 17:51:17 +0000

Just a response to Mom’s request to limit the run of the post. I will take your word that these are good kids who let something get out of hand. However, throwing objects from a car, at a cyclist or another car, is an assault, vandalism, or any other charge that has direct and serious ramifications. They are lucky that the only consequence is this blog post and not a police report or assault conviction. We all have to pay for our mistakes. Let this post (and the others) be a reminder to them (not only to influence their own behavior but their friends’ for the better) for the rest of their lives.

We all have to live with our mistakes and the ramifications/consequences. I think the cyclists already did these kids a good turn by not being vindictive and not pressing charges. But a lesson still has to be learned, and a lecture from a PD is not quite enough. They need to think about it for awhile. I’m sure you’re a great mom and just want to spare your child any embarrassment, but he earned this embarrassment and consequences as a direct result of his actions. Best of luck to him, you, etc.

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Tue, 18 May 2010 15:55:10 +0000

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By: Opus the Poet

Opus the Poet — Tue, 18 May 2010 15:15:22 +0000

I found this link through the Facebook page Cyclists Against Reckless Drivers. I live in Garland and was assaulted with a deadly weapon while riding my bicycle back in 2001 and the police did nothing to find the guy in spite of the severe damage inflicted on me and the truck I was hit with. Kudos to Denton and UNT PDs for finding and detaining the miscreants in this case, and to you for showing the human kindness you did. I know I couldn’t do the same after my experiences.

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Tue, 18 May 2010 14:12:15 +0000

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By: MOM

MOM — Tue, 18 May 2010 14:07:40 +0000

The reason it lined up so well, thank you Denton Police Department, is because these kids REALLY ARE good kids. They are top 10 % in their class, Eagle Scouts, Choir kids.. they are respectful, active in service in the community, and kind. A night of ” naner” ing (throwing bananas at each other from cars) evidently went astray. I am still hoping it was an accident that the cyclist was hit. But notice that they did apologize before ever even considering the police being involved, that the friends in the other car returned when called, and that this parent and other parents are aware of what happened. These kids would be vouched for by not only their parents, but also their principal, teachers, and other adults- even Dalton Gregory ( I hope! ).
With that defense said, let me say that I surely am sympathetic to the plight of bicyclists and strongly support the addition of bike lanes in Denton. Both my husband and I have ridden bikes across town and have to plan our paths carefully- and I’m still thinking it is dangerous. Believe me, we slow down for bicyclists, smile and wave and give a thumbs up. AND these kids are/will become the same kind of people. So thank you for shaking them up, and we are very grateful that no one was hurt. We add our sincere apologies as well.(But maybe you could limit the run of this article?……)