tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18810056.post7904419069232827633..comments2024-03-15T00:53:42.891-07:00Comments on tabloid baby: ENOUGH! Another death on Palisades Drivetabloidbabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04665220369368767483noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18810056.post-45307630134406959622009-02-20T22:46:00.000-08:002009-02-20T22:46:00.000-08:00My heart goes out to the families of the teens tha...My heart goes out to the families of the teens that have died in auto accidents in the Palisades. I'm sure they were lovely young men who had promising futures, although to glorify their deaths and memorialize their momentary lapse of judgement, does not bring them back, nor will it save the next reckless teen driver, or some other innocent soul that they may collide with. Something has to be Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18810056.post-77698809413754533192009-02-10T16:30:00.000-08:002009-02-10T16:30:00.000-08:00I've seen that black Audi wagon numerous times on ...I've seen that black Audi wagon numerous times on Palisades Drive and that car is FAST. That man can drive!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18810056.post-69930399664834417602009-02-10T12:17:00.000-08:002009-02-10T12:17:00.000-08:00Have some of you LOST YOUR MIND?If this kid had be...Have some of you LOST YOUR MIND?<BR/><BR/>If this kid had been lucky enough to survive the accident THAT WAS CAUSED BY HIM...the conversation would revolve around how much jail time he deserves due to the fact he was reckless and almost killed another driver. HE SCREWED UP..going faster than he could handle..and the reason this will continue to happen is because you idiot parents talk about a "Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18810056.post-46609952538910818732009-02-09T11:25:00.000-08:002009-02-09T11:25:00.000-08:00I've lived in the Highlands for 20 years now and I...I've lived in the Highlands for 20 years now and I've lost count of the dead on Palisades Drive.<BR/><BR/>It's time to modify the road to prevent speeding. Trying to enforce the speed limit has not and will not work.<BR/><BR/>Reduce the road to one lane each way with a barrier in between. By having only one lane the odd person going the speed limit will limit all of the speeders-to-be behind Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18810056.post-7308275393849760742009-02-07T11:49:00.000-08:002009-02-07T11:49:00.000-08:00To all who are writing all these mean messages abo...To all who are writing all these mean messages about this young man why dont you all look at the 3 mile strecht of piece of plank you are all carying in your own eyes and ears some of you dont even know the facts and your writing stupid messages is it a way for you to become famous in your community I am outraged you guys have no Idea what his family is going through, his poor girlfriend,his Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18810056.post-29543353136335712342009-02-06T17:55:00.000-08:002009-02-06T17:55:00.000-08:00I too was harassed and tailgated by a blond woman ...I too was harassed and tailgated by a blond woman in a brand new black Range Rover one night coming home from work. I was probably going about 50 which is 5 miles over the speed limit and she was going at least 80 or more! And I might add angry that I would not pull over for her to pass.<BR/><BR/>If any of you know of a blond woman in a brand new black Range Rover with no license plates on it Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18810056.post-24183917016129476322009-02-06T15:12:00.000-08:002009-02-06T15:12:00.000-08:00I am yet another Palisades resident who feels imme...I am yet another Palisades resident who feels immensely saddened by the loss of yet another life. I know enough of loss to understand the tragedy that this boys family and friends are going through and my deepest condolences are offered to them.<BR/><BR/>However, that said, it is no coincidence that the past three fatalaties have been caused by teens. (It is my understanding that the woman who Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18810056.post-54385573572276858482009-02-04T00:04:00.000-08:002009-02-04T00:04:00.000-08:00my mom wrote the comment about everyone speeding a...my mom wrote the comment about everyone speeding and hoping nick's parents don't read this. my name is erin and her name is shayne. she just doesn't know how to use this stuff on what we call the internet. she doesn't mind if any heartless, callous, cruel, insensitive person knows what she has to say. she's been watching a family try to deal with the loss of their son. and a daughter (me) try Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18810056.post-41374493478469843272009-02-03T22:19:00.000-08:002009-02-03T22:19:00.000-08:00Okay, really? You guys are actually opposed to mak...Okay, really? You guys are actually opposed to making a road safer, just because it will "ruin the most scenic drives in Los Angeles"??<BR/>Someone posted that they lost two parked cars due to speeding drivers. Are you an idiot? Why would you park your car on Palisades drive knowing the reputation it has for speeding cars. And saying teenagers are the only reckless drivers may be the most Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18810056.post-42231832646259093142009-02-03T20:21:00.000-08:002009-02-03T20:21:00.000-08:00As someone who has too often driven the canyon ver...As someone who has too often driven the canyon very fast, I sympathize with those parents concerned about their kids. I would not be happy to see traffic signals or stop signs installed in the canyon. Yet I realize that teenagers often use poor judgment and usually do not have the requisite skills to drive a car fast, particularly around curves. So, as much as I don't want additional traffic Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18810056.post-554304380476079902009-02-03T16:39:00.000-08:002009-02-03T16:39:00.000-08:00(This is Nick's friend who posted the other commen...(This is Nick's friend who posted the other comment) To those of you agreeing with me and being the normal sensitive people that human beings usually are, I really respect that and thank you. It's nice to know someone understands us and is on our side.<BR/>By the way, for now at least, I'll be known as the anonymous "J".<BR/>-JAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18810056.post-91538208340758173922009-02-03T16:14:00.000-08:002009-02-03T16:14:00.000-08:00someone posted a comment after the one I said was ...someone posted a comment after the one I said was the last comment, so I was referring to the post by Nick's friend.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18810056.post-17575919370406623082009-02-03T16:13:00.000-08:002009-02-03T16:13:00.000-08:00The last person to leave a comment was completely ...The last person to leave a comment was completely correct. Do only teens speed? No, and without knowing any of you I would bet everything that all of you holier-than-thou commenters have driven faster than 45 mph on that street. It is a terribly dangerous road with all the twists and turns. EVERYONE SPEEDS, EVERYONE MAKES MISTAKES but to blame someone for their own death in such a public andAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18810056.post-5309846746631045602009-02-03T16:07:00.000-08:002009-02-03T16:07:00.000-08:00I have also lived in the Highlands for the last 15...I have also lived in the Highlands for the last 15 years and I KNOW THAT ALL OF YOU PEOPLE CRITICIZING THE KIDS FOR SPEEDING ARE DOING THE SAME THING!!! I am sick and tired of ADULTS and TEENAGERS riding my bumper because I am going the speed limit or even 10 miles over it!!<BR/><BR/>Grow up people. I live on Palisades Drive and I am sick and tired of almost getting killed every time I come outAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18810056.post-87760524886608182422009-02-03T14:45:00.000-08:002009-02-03T14:45:00.000-08:00Honestly, your irrational statements and blames a...Honestly, your irrational statements and blames are very unfair. Yeah, maybe teens can be "stupid" sometimes, but it's not like you never did the wrong thing or broke the law. I was a very close friend of Nick Rosser and my brother was very close to Travis. Unfortunately you have the courage to say these rude, nasty things that some of you are spitting out, but quite frankly it's not only the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18810056.post-90206050652689794862009-02-03T09:30:00.000-08:002009-02-03T09:30:00.000-08:00I live in the highlands and I knew Nick Rosser; he...I live in the highlands and I knew Nick Rosser; he was a sweet law abiding kid. I don't think he had a fancy car and his parents are very involved and down to earth. He did something stupid with a horrible consequence. He was also friendly with Travis who died a year or so ago on the road. None of us know what to do, but I don't think anyone has named a solution that makes sense.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18810056.post-6257690310243085912009-02-03T02:17:00.000-08:002009-02-03T02:17:00.000-08:00While all of these deaths can be attributed to "re...While all of these deaths can be attributed to "reckless teens," can we not also describe a lightly trafficked 2.5 mile stretch of road as an "attractive nuisance?"<BR/><BR/>Teens will continue to drive recklessly, fancy cars or not. Many municipalities have created measures to discourage teens from speeding on roads such as palisades dr. Furthermore, a divider would only enhance safety. I live Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18810056.post-5210042750750033842009-02-02T21:39:00.000-08:002009-02-02T21:39:00.000-08:00Maybe we should stop referring to him as "some tee...Maybe we should stop referring to him as "some teenager"<BR/>teenagers do stupid stuff all the time and even hearing stories about their friends dying won't change their behavior. He did something stupid and reckless, but that doesn't degrade his death at all. I'm sure if we could rewind he wouldn't make the same decision knowing the outcome either.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18810056.post-87993185785857254312009-02-02T21:16:00.000-08:002009-02-02T21:16:00.000-08:00Roads can be fixed but stupidity is forever. Sorry...Roads can be fixed but stupidity is forever. Sorry to be harsh but so long as stupid kids are given cars by stupid parents, we'll continue to see stupid, senseless deaths.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18810056.post-3926292956495875652009-02-02T20:51:00.000-08:002009-02-02T20:51:00.000-08:00The problem isn't the road - if it was, it wouldn'...The problem isn't the road - if it was, it wouldn't just be teens that keep killing themselves, over and over and over...<BR/><BR/>I've lost two parked cars to speeding teenage drivers on palisades drive. Each and every time, it's some kid in a WAY overpowered performance car that they're parents foolishly bought them. <BR/><BR/>It was the same thing in 1983 when the girl wrapped her BMW around Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18810056.post-17815588142455052282009-02-02T20:30:00.000-08:002009-02-02T20:30:00.000-08:00Dear Neighbors,I have lived in the Highlands for o...Dear Neighbors,<BR/>I have lived in the Highlands for over 30 years, and my own sons are lucky to be alive after having serious car accidents.<BR/><BR/>I hate to say this, but I think the problem is giving inexperienced youngsters fast cars, a luxury I didn't have when I was a teen.<BR/><BR/>let's not go for more laws...Maybe teens driving age needs to be increased to 18?<BR/><BR/>Also, please Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18810056.post-16243177986023312882009-02-02T16:38:00.000-08:002009-02-02T16:38:00.000-08:00I agree that Palisades Drive, although it invites ...I agree that Palisades Drive, although it invites fast driving, isn't the real problem. The real problem is the refusal of the city to put in crosswalks and/or stops signs on upper Palisades Drive. With all the driveways and side streets on the more populated part of the drive, this is where the emphasis on safety should be. The great reflectors on Palisades Drive is about as good as safety Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18810056.post-34183058909325246032009-02-02T15:36:00.000-08:002009-02-02T15:36:00.000-08:00As a Palisades Highlands resident..I couldn't have...As a Palisades Highlands resident..I couldn't have said it better than "Anonymous".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18810056.post-36917247911968123742009-02-02T14:53:00.000-08:002009-02-02T14:53:00.000-08:00I certainly hope no one is seriously thinking of m...I certainly hope no one is seriously thinking of making changes to Palisades Drive because a teenager killed himself by driving on the wrong side of the road in broad daylight on Saturday.<BR/><BR/>In the past three years there have been three fatalities on this road:<BR/> <BR/>1. A teenager drove on the wrong side of the road going down and crashed into a car, killing himself.<BR/>2. A teeanger Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com