One of the cyclists, Christopher Cruz, faces charges of unlawful imprisonment, reckless endangerment, reckless driving, endangering the welfare of a child and menacing. NYC Police say Cruz triggered the initial confrontation with the SUV by slowing down his bike and then going to confront Lien after being bumped. Cruz has denied brake-checking Lien and says he was merely trying to exchange driver information….

WHAT BS!
I guess we should not be surprised at what we are hearing from the arrested bikers and their attorneys. The spin would be comical, if it were not so outlandish. The video is very clear evidence of what happened. Hearing the various excuses given by the bikers and their attorneys in a futile attempt to proclaim some level of innocence is ridiculous and so obviously not true. The bikers, four (4) so far, that have been identified and arrested, along with their attorneys, are spreading bold face lies in a desperate attempt to not face criminal charges and the fines and jail sentences that accompany them.

ALL OF THESE BIKERS involved with that premeditated incident or more accurately, the “wilding” attack on the SUV last week have so far and I believe will continue to deny having any responsibility, culpability, or doing any type of wrong doing. Is is such a very transparent attempt to not suffer the criminal and civil legal consequences, yet I guess it should not be a real surprise….

It is a sad commentary on the direction of elements of our society that they are much less likely today to admit responsibility for their actions, confess that they made a mistake, are guilty of poor judgment, be willing to suffer the consequences of their actions and ultimately demonstrate sincere remorse for all of it and learn not to do it again.

Yet, on a broader level, it is very apparent that there is a real decline of a sense of responsibility among many American citizens. Like moral virtue, responsibility is first acquired in family and home. A concerted effort needs to be made to restore the American public's awareness of the principles of their government, of their responsibilities toward their country, their neighbors, their children, their parents, and themselves to be sure that their moral and ethical compass is based on a solid foundation.

I found these two quotes that succinctly sum it all up…..

“If you could kick the person in the pants responsible for most of your trouble, you wouldn't sit for a month.”
- Theordore Roosevelt

“No snowflake in an avalanche ever feels responsible.”
- Stanislaw Jerzy Le

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My current & recent car history:
2020 BMW 440i xDrive Coupe (Wife's daily driver)
2016 BMW X5M (My daily driver)
2014 BMW M6 Coupe (gone)
2013 BWM 335i xDrive Coupe (gone)
2011 BMW 335xi turbo coupe (gone)
2007 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG (gone)
2007 BMW 335ci twin turbo coupe (gone)
2004 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG (gone)
2004 BMW X5 4.4i (w/full Aero Kit - gone)
2001 BMW X5 4.4i (w/full Aero Kit - gone)
2000 Mercedes-Benz E430 Sport (gone)
1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL (owned for 48 years)