Do you find Freeway shooters to be inconsiderate where you live?
By The Horse
@TheHorse (238370)
Walnut Creek, California
December 22, 2016 11:11pm CST
In the San Francisco Bay Area, where I live, we've had a rash of Freeway shootings over the past couple of years. Many have occurred on roads I travel often, including I-80, I-580, I-880, and Hwy 4.
What irks me the most about Freeway shooters is how inconsiderate they are toward those of us who do not participate in Freeway shootings. Tonight, I-580 in Oakland is completely shut down in one direction due to a Freeway shooting. That means hundreds, if not thousands, of commuters are unable to get home to their families.
I am thankful to most Freeway shooters for not targeting me personally. I understand that most Freeway shootings involve gang rivalries, road rage, or love triangles, all of which I avoid.
I understand that there are vast cultural differences within any large urban area, and that I may be overstepping my bounds. But I still want to go on record as requesting that Freeway shooters of all races, genders, and sexual orientations band together and engage in this particular activity where it will have less of an impact of those of use who do not participate in Freeway shootings.
Have I gone to far?
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11 responses
@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
23 Dec 16
Why do they have to drag innocent people in with their mess... there are freeway shooters here too!
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@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
23 Dec 16
@TheHorse Eventually they'll be caught one way or another! 
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@TheHorse (238370)
• Walnut Creek, California
23 Dec 16
@infatuatedbby It can be difficult to identify people who shoot at each other while driving. But the bullet holes in their cars might be seen as circumstantial evidence if they don't make it to the chop shop on time.
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@TheHorse (238370)
• Walnut Creek, California
5 Mar 17
I drove by the aftermath of another one the other evening on Highway 4. Once again, the shooter was inconsiderate of those around him. The Hillcrest Exit from Highway 4 was blocked off four hours. In fact, the police, whom people are so quick to criticize these days, were much more considerate than the murderer. They had covered the part of the car where the brain parts were with a blanket, so passersby could not see them.
@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
23 Dec 16
I agree. I think that they should have a conference at a nice hotel and map out territories and time slots, get a regular calendar and things would be a lot better for non-freeway shooters.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
23 Dec 16
@TheHorse Even title insurance companies do it. I attended too many.
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@TheHorse (238370)
• Walnut Creek, California
23 Dec 16
@JamesHxstatic As did I. Happily, I never accidentally wound up at a Shooters Convention. It was all Psychology stuff.
@nanette64 (20363)
• Fairfield, Texas
23 Dec 16
You mean I have to go to a shooting range instead @TheHorse ? Well dang!!
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@nanette64 (20363)
• Fairfield, Texas
24 Dec 16
@TheHorse That sounds like an absolute blast. I like the picture too.
@blitzfrick (2890)
• United States
23 Dec 16
To answer your question, I once went to a small town in Texas. It was called Pharr. I don't know whether you've gone to Pharr, but if you do, don't blink. I'm pretty sure there are no Freeway shooters there, even though Pharr is in Texas, a state notorious for shooters of all types.
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@blitzfrick (2890)
• United States
23 Dec 16
@TheHorse I did mean it, lol, because you used "to" instead of "too" in your question. I really have gone to Pharr. Pharr, TX, that is.
@teamfreak16 (43669)
• Denver, Colorado
23 Dec 16
I would have thought that with your nefarious disregard for the law, gang rivalries would be right up your alley! 
Seriously, we had one in Colorado a few months ago, but that's the only one I can remember.
Seriously, we had one in Colorado a few months ago, but that's the only one I can remember.1 person likes this
@TheHorse (238370)
• Walnut Creek, California
23 Dec 16
My life of crime gives me a certain edge when it comes to working with those on the wrong side of the law. But when it comes to shooting people, especially where it can inconvenience others, I discourage it. I guess I'm a softy at heart.
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@riteeshpatidar9026 (504)
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23 Dec 16
No I don't find free way shooters in my area
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