Zorro Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20090421/od_nm/us_guatemala_crime_2GUATEMALA CITY (Reuters) – Guatemala has banned motorcyclists from carrying passengers in an attempt to crack down on drive-by murders by gunmen perched on the back of moving bikes.The Central American country is terrorized by violent street gangs who rob car drivers at gunpoint and kill bus drivers, among others, for failing to pay extortion fees. Hitmen often shoot victims from the back of a motorcycle, which lets them make a speedy getaway if traffic is heavy.The law implemented this month also requires motorcyclists to wear brightly colored jackets and helmets clearly marked with their vehicle registration number.Flouting the law will mean a fine of up to $3,000. Police will start charging in May to give people time to comply."We're still seeing many bikes with two people. We make the passengers get off but we can't yet give out fines," police spokesman Marco Trejo told Reuters on Monday.Authorities are struggling to contain youth gangs like the "Mara 18" and "Mara Salvatrucha," which have thousands of members from the United States to Central America and live off extortion, armed assault and drug dealing.The country of 13 million people is also plagued by crime linked to Mexican drug cartels smuggling South American cocaine north.More than 40 bus drivers have been killed this year in Guatemala City, many in bike attacks, for not paying off the gangs in an extortion racket worth an estimated $10,000 a day.The signature technique has also been used recently to murder prominent Guatemalans including a television reporter and the former director of the national chamber of industry.With over 6,000 murders last year, Guatemala is one of the most violent countries in Latin America.The ban on pillion passengers is irking many motorbike drivers. "I use my motorcycle to take my children to school and my wife to work," courier Jorge Monterroso said."It's too dangerous for them to use the buses where all kinds of people can get on, take out a gun and start shooting." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Hunter Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 That sucks, especially for people like Jorge who only own a motorcycle. Wonder how long this will last, I say arm the citizens so they can defend themselves and let them ride.And congrats on your triple nickel post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorro Posted April 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 And congrats on your triple nickel post.It took me a minute to understand this comment. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusion Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Gun control strikes again.Gun control is the tool of Christians so they can wipe out non-believers more easily that won't convert . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustinsn3485 Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Gun control is the tool of Christians so they can wipe out non-believers more easily that won't convert .I resent that statement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusion Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 So do the Mayans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that dude Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Gun control is the tool of Christians so they can wipe out non-believers more easily that won't convert .:flag: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 So do the Mayans.what they had guns............ i thought they just had a calendar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusion Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 It's getting lonely under this bridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorro Posted April 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Thread hijack!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonkerS Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Gun control is the tool of Christians so they can wipe out non-believers more easily that won't convert .I'm pretty sure the last time Catholics/Christians we're killing people for not converting was back in the Spanish Inquisition. It's quite the opposite actually anymore. Look at the people being slain in other countries because they are secretly practicing Christianity. Your statement is childish and very poor form. This shall be the only thing I will comment on this, as I know your just trolling for a flame war. I'm not going to stoop to your level. Good day to you sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusion Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 I'm pretty sure the last time Catholics/Christians we're killing people for not converting was back in the Spanish Inquisition. It's quite the opposite actually anymore. Look at the people being slain in other countries because they are secretly practicing Christianity. Your statement is childish and very poor form. This shall be the only thing I will comment on this, as I know your just trolling for a flame war. I'm not going to stoop to your level. Good day to you sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KawayZ Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Gun control is the tool of Christians so they can wipe out non-believers more easily that won't convert .Say WHAT? I'm Christian and the only gun control I'm interested in is my own ability to hit what I am shooting at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dweezel Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 I think 'Liberal' would have been a better choice word than 'christian', but either way I agree with you. Most of them are about 14 shy of a dozen... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12oclocker Posted April 26, 2009 Report Share Posted April 26, 2009 http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20090421/od_nm/us_guatemala_crime_2GUATEMALA CITY (Reuters) – Guatemala has banned motorcyclists from carrying passengers in an attempt to crack down on drive-by murders by gunmen perched on the back of moving bikes.The Central American country is terrorized by violent street gangs who rob car drivers at gunpoint and kill bus drivers, among others, for failing to pay extortion fees. Hitmen often shoot victims from the back of a motorcycle, which lets them make a speedy getaway if traffic is heavy.The law implemented this month also requires motorcyclists to wear brightly colored jackets and helmets clearly marked with their vehicle registration number.Flouting the law will mean a fine of up to $3,000. Police will start charging in May to give people time to comply."We're still seeing many bikes with two people. We make the passengers get off but we can't yet give out fines," police spokesman Marco Trejo told Reuters on Monday.Authorities are struggling to contain youth gangs like the "Mara 18" and "Mara Salvatrucha," which have thousands of members from the United States to Central America and live off extortion, armed assault and drug dealing.The country of 13 million people is also plagued by crime linked to Mexican drug cartels smuggling South American cocaine north.More than 40 bus drivers have been killed this year in Guatemala City, many in bike attacks, for not paying off the gangs in an extortion racket worth an estimated $10,000 a day.The signature technique has also been used recently to murder prominent Guatemalans including a television reporter and the former director of the national chamber of industry.With over 6,000 murders last year, Guatemala is one of the most violent countries in Latin America.The ban on pillion passengers is irking many motorbike drivers. "I use my motorcycle to take my children to school and my wife to work," courier Jorge Monterroso said."It's too dangerous for them to use the buses where all kinds of people can get on, take out a gun and start shooting."Stupidity! Pure Idiots. Murdering is already Illegal. Just because they are doing it on a motorcycle they are going to make a law against carrying passengers? Whats next, completely making motorcycles illegal! WTF. I can see the criminals now!! "Hey Joe, looks like we can't murder people anymore, they outlawed passengers on motorcycles" "Oh bummer steve, those damn law makers outsmarted us again"Yeah right!!! this was a stupid ploy to f'k the common guy into paying huge fines to fatten the pocketbook of the guys making stupid laws.The law makers need to strap on their AK47k and go kill some criminals! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBRzach Posted April 26, 2009 Report Share Posted April 26, 2009 Gun control is the tool of Christians so they can wipe out non-believers more easily that won't convert .WTF dude?I took you to be a smarter man than this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted April 26, 2009 Report Share Posted April 26, 2009 Yup... they will upgrade to "technicals" (pickup trucks with heavy machine guns in back) at any moment... Then the real fun begins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusion Posted April 26, 2009 Report Share Posted April 26, 2009 WTF dude?I took you to be a smarter man than this...Obviously smarter than you if you don't get it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.