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RamboLiberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-21-07 11:44 PM Original message |
Girl's feet severed on ride at Six Flags in Kentucky |
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madeline_con (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-21-07 11:51 PM Response to Original message |
1. This is why I never ride those things.n/t |
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poverlay (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-22-07 12:00 AM Response to Original message |
2. I imagine she'll never have to work at least. Hopefully they got to her fast enough to do some |
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BringBigDogBack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-22-07 12:21 AM Response to Reply #2 |
4. Damn! |
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NEOBuckeye (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-22-07 12:27 AM Response to Reply #2 |
6. She might not have to work... |
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Lone_Star_Dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-22-07 01:44 AM Response to Reply #2 |
9. I'd rather be poor working class the rest of my life and have the use of my feet. |
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poverlay (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-22-07 01:55 AM Response to Reply #9 |
10. Me too. Just the thought of it makes me want to go all Forrest Gump and run across the country! n/t |
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silverojo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-22-07 01:20 PM Response to Reply #9 |
25. You can say that again! |
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recoveringrepublican (779 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-22-07 06:14 AM Response to Reply #2 |
15. why would she not be able to work? |
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Catch22Dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-22-07 07:05 AM Response to Reply #15 |
17. I think what was meant was that she's never going to HAVE to work |
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recoveringrepublican (779 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-22-07 08:03 AM Response to Reply #17 |
20. sorry I need more sleep |
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poverlay (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-22-07 01:11 PM Response to Reply #15 |
23. I never said that she wouldn't be able to work. I said that she wouldn't have to work. I |
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recoveringrepublican (779 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-22-07 01:45 PM Response to Reply #23 |
28. I realized what you meant thanks to the poster above. |
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poverlay (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-22-07 03:08 PM Response to Reply #28 |
30. No apology necessary. |
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recoveringrepublican (779 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-22-07 06:01 PM Response to Reply #30 |
37. About my little bit of sleep? Just couldn't sleep. nt |
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TroglodyteScholar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-22-07 09:55 PM Response to Reply #30 |
42. misunderstanding city |
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recoveringrepublican (779 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-22-07 10:23 PM Response to Reply #42 |
43. nope, it's been 10 years of progressive/agressive loss. |
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GregW (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-22-07 12:20 AM Response to Original message |
3. This looks a lot like "Drop Zone" at Great America... |
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RamboLiberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-22-07 12:27 AM Response to Reply #3 |
5. A lot of Parks have this type of ride |
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David__77 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-22-07 01:27 AM Response to Original message |
7. What a fricken' nightmare! |
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Up2Late (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-22-07 01:34 AM Response to Original message |
8. Oh, Crap, here's a picture of the Ride from 2005 |
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elocs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-22-07 02:48 AM Response to Original message |
11. I must admit that I feel much safer on these amusement park rides |
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Divine Discontent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-22-07 03:10 AM Response to Reply #11 |
13. fair rides are GREAT |
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TheMadMonk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-23-07 02:07 AM Response to Reply #11 |
44. Don't bet on it. Fair rides are designed to be... |
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truthisfreedom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-22-07 02:58 AM Response to Original message |
12. I love those free-fall rides! I guess I'll think twice next time. |
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MrSlayer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-22-07 05:10 AM Response to Original message |
14. Hopefully they can re-attach her limbs. |
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Tsiyu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-22-07 06:36 AM Response to Original message |
16. Wonder in what ways "tort reform" will limit her settlement |
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rodeodance (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-22-07 07:13 AM Response to Original message |
18. I hope some one quickly put them on ice------Perhaps they can be re-attached. |
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bluetrain (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-22-07 08:01 AM Response to Reply #18 |
19. Even if they can reattach them, I doubt they'll be good for much. I tore |
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RamboLiberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-22-07 12:14 PM Response to Original message |
21. Teen who lost feet on amusement park ride has surgery |
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LisaL (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-22-07 01:17 PM Response to Reply #21 |
24. Seems like an article devoid of useful information. |
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RamboLiberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-22-07 01:44 PM Response to Reply #24 |
27. Perhaps the family has put a clamp on info |
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LisaL (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-22-07 07:22 PM Response to Reply #27 |
38. I would like to know if the Drs. tried to reattach the legs. |
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TheMadMonk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-23-07 02:14 AM Response to Reply #24 |
45. Of course they are. They're also wisely not saying anything untill... |
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LisaL (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-23-07 07:04 AM Response to Reply #45 |
47. There is no "of course" about it. The legs could be so |
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superconnected (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-22-07 01:01 PM Response to Original message |
22. 8 Rides shut down after Ky. Six Flags accident |
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tammywammy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-22-07 01:21 PM Response to Reply #22 |
26. I worked at Six Flags Over Texas |
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tblue37 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-22-07 01:57 PM Response to Original message |
29. I have always been appalled at thrill rides. |
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HiFructosePronSyrup (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-22-07 03:10 PM Response to Reply #29 |
31. Hmm |
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tblue37 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-22-07 04:00 PM Response to Reply #31 |
34. Sure--because I DO those things, but I don't go on rollercoasers and |
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RamboLiberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-22-07 04:09 PM Response to Reply #31 |
35. Now here's one no way in hell would I do - Half Dome Yosemite |
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Codeine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-22-07 03:38 PM Response to Reply #29 |
32. Driving to the grocery store, |
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superconnected (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-22-07 04:36 PM Response to Reply #32 |
36. You have to wonder the per capta death rate though. |
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KittyWampus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-22-07 07:42 PM Response to Reply #32 |
41. Yes, but they are necessary and aren't done with the sole intent of getting an adrenaline rush. |
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rucky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-22-07 07:26 PM Response to Reply #29 |
39. Do you drive? n/t |
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KittyWampus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-22-07 07:41 PM Response to Reply #39 |
40. yes, I do drive. Because I HAVE to. And I don't INTENTIONALLY seek thrills by getting into my car |
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TheMadMonk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-23-07 03:19 AM Response to Reply #29 |
46. I can understand you not liking them. Each to his own. |
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Sparkle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-22-07 03:41 PM Response to Original message |
33. Poor kid! n/t |
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