tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6592480387580100876.post7040389905289417935..comments2023-10-04T00:24:00.245-07:00Comments on gotgingham: Hit and Run Taxi Victim's Got GinghamJonathan Himsworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01012023554432968494noreply@blogger.comBlogger95125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6592480387580100876.post-63552352371631744922013-05-03T02:41:56.490-07:002013-05-03T02:41:56.490-07:00Hi, just a moment back I was searching for the inf...Hi, just a moment back I was searching for the information on the same topic and now I am here. So much information, really well executed blog. This is really informative and I will for sure refer my friends the same. Thanks<br /><a href="http://www.powersportsindustries.com/" rel="nofollow">riding gear california</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07025178406430342355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6592480387580100876.post-72617843352471291092012-05-25T19:36:42.884-07:002012-05-25T19:36:42.884-07:00Point is, I am a journalist in the sense I worked ...Point is, I am a journalist in the sense I worked in radio for many years, and it was my job to disseminate information. Right now, I am an artist, and in my capacity of artist, I watched this unfold. I happened to bring in to the context that as a journalist working all sorts of sporting events where I might see public order offenses, this was one of the more riotous and intense ones I have witnessed.<br /><br />Terry is right in saying that anything could have happened between the door slam (see his list) etc and says that there was bias. I wrote what I did so that my memory would be fresh. I added where my empathy lies as a way to distinguish myself from other journalists. After all, I DIDN'T SELL THE TAPE, I left it open for public consumption. There is no bias here--what you see is what you get. However, I am a witness and have to be honest about what I saw. When I say I feel empathy for my neighbour, it is in the sense that I can relate to him as a victim. Not that I think his actions were at any stage honourable, nor if I were to sit in court, would I defend anything he did. I just happen to empathize with him in a neighbourly way rather than a random stranger getting run over on a youtube video might seem TO YOU. That's all. No bias.<br /><br />I don't argue with you, because I want your opinions to be freely aired. 50,000 people are reading this now, so yours does count. This is not an act of journalism by some 'crap' journalist--it's the view of an artist who happened to witness something and turn it over to his colleagues in the field. I need no bridge to get 'over' myself. It happened to me. I cannot change pronouns without sounding like even more of a tosser.<br /><br />I am happy with my standard as a professional journalist and the contribution I made in Vancouver to football and radio and would always get a kick out people taking the piss.<br /><br />See, as an artist, I've found that when you get a critic from a random person who has little background to go on, it means you must be doing something right. If you're totally crap people don't even bother. They look at you like somebody using potato prints, or can only pluck one string on a guitar or make up moon-joon-spoon rhyme and give you a kind smile of non-encouragement. <br />Want to call me a crap artist? Let it rip. I am so ready. All bridges burned mate, on that river.Jonathan Himsworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01012023554432968494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6592480387580100876.post-64068369849897738932012-05-09T17:53:43.858-07:002012-05-09T17:53:43.858-07:00gotta agree with this guy... this "journalist...gotta agree with this guy... this "journalist" needs to build a bridge and get over himself...pretty biased and more about himself than anything elseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6592480387580100876.post-36779944516694367412012-05-09T17:51:13.522-07:002012-05-09T17:51:13.522-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6592480387580100876.post-50287325215628007092012-05-04T09:47:49.027-07:002012-05-04T09:47:49.027-07:00i wonder why the cabbie didnt call a "code 13...i wonder why the cabbie didnt call a "code 13"......Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6592480387580100876.post-18713270479201152502012-05-03T20:20:01.913-07:002012-05-03T20:20:01.913-07:00Any reason why the close-up video is now private?Any reason why the close-up video is now private?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6592480387580100876.post-36357528462492848902012-05-03T20:06:01.520-07:002012-05-03T20:06:01.520-07:00Great article Jonathan. It was well written and ha...Great article Jonathan. It was well written and had a lot of good points. The only thing I don't like is that you didn't ask the victim's permission to post this video on the net. You should probably think about how you would feel if the whole world saw you get run over by a taxi. Regardless of how dumb these guys were to provoke the situation, your ignorance to the victim's feelings reflect the apathetic world in which we live in. This guy's now a celebrity thanks to you. From now on he won't be able to go anywhere without being noticed and probably scrutinized. But then again, maybe posting the video will save people's lives.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6592480387580100876.post-60809466733440233672012-05-03T15:35:20.673-07:002012-05-03T15:35:20.673-07:00Terry... why dont you stfu.Terry... why dont you stfu.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6592480387580100876.post-37377152921951318892012-05-03T15:31:53.838-07:002012-05-03T15:31:53.838-07:00"How bout you sit in your car while a group o..."How bout you sit in your car while a group of drunk idiots are kicking at it and jumping on top? What are you gonna do then."<br /><br />Drive off and leave as quickly as possible.. and not drive around like a maniac slamming into light polls and deliberately trying to run people over.<br /><br />As much as i can feel for the cabbie.. He deserves the full extent of the law for his actions.. period.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6592480387580100876.post-14549408560960723462012-05-03T15:27:25.146-07:002012-05-03T15:27:25.146-07:00Wait until something terrible happens to you and n...Wait until something terrible happens to you and no one is willing to help you. Then you will know what karma is for saying something as inhuman as that Anonymous.Christiannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6592480387580100876.post-11211619004287570422012-05-03T08:08:26.474-07:002012-05-03T08:08:26.474-07:00"The most shocking thing I've ever record..."The most shocking thing I've ever recorded as a journalist, activist and football fan. I've seen riots, frays and all sorts of mob situations and this one had an air about it that seemed all too familiar"<br /><br />Wow, I am somehow perplexed by the fact that you have witnessed "riots,frays and all sorts of mob situations". Dude, where are you from, let us know so we can stay clear and far away.<br /><br />You claim to be a journalist yet you seem biased because he was your neighbour. You say you saw the event from the beginning, the operative word is SAW therefore what you claim was a door slam (again biased) could have been anything for example:<br />- pay me my money<br />- why the racist comments dude<br />- I got a gun motherfu**er<br />- I am going to slit your throat<br /><br />Your first empathy went to the cab driver. The front seat passenger got out, and slammed the door so hard also certainly the door had been slammed extraordinarily hard, and certainly the driver had a right to be upset about this.<br /><br />Dude stop passing off what you SAW from a high vantage point as journalism. You should deffinately change professions, also make sure that you add this to your resume that way no one will hire you.<br /><br />Everyone, let's just see what unfolds frome this incident in a court of law, not by some so called (crap) journalist!Terrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6592480387580100876.post-15453763560834481662012-05-03T08:02:27.347-07:002012-05-03T08:02:27.347-07:00Thanks for adding context to what would otherwise ...Thanks for adding context to what would otherwise be a very "slash and burn" media story.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12104110567911920126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6592480387580100876.post-41542625351786793912012-05-03T04:05:02.501-07:002012-05-03T04:05:02.501-07:00Love the article where you talk about both sides a...Love the article where you talk about both sides and don't show a strong a favortism over either parties. Very thorough analyze of the situation. Keep up the good workAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6592480387580100876.post-11661577744313835432012-05-03T04:02:20.629-07:002012-05-03T04:02:20.629-07:00it's not just about a car door. It's about...it's not just about a car door. It's about being continuously mocked by a customer who broke the door and refuses to admit he's wrong. I don't know what kind of conversation they had in there ,but you have to know that humans are not capable of just simply CONTROLLING their emotions and you know this. Under a circumstance like that while you're being chased and you're Car(Important for the job) was wrecked...That asshole wasn't going to pay it. You're just going to drive off feeling mocked humiliated ,falsely accused of being the one done wrong. While the other vandalized and crushed the cab drivers only possible job available needed to survive. He's 47 years old and where is he going to get the money to repair. Not everybody was born in a rich household and not caring that their car door is broken. You know how fking expensive that is? Lower classes need to make a living too ya know. Under that kind of situation almost any human would do that unless if they were taught to always cower in fear their whole lives.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6592480387580100876.post-7069375224205361282012-05-03T03:57:02.534-07:002012-05-03T03:57:02.534-07:00how sure are you that judging from his personality...how sure are you that judging from his personality and violent temper that he hasn't already caused physical or emotional scars in people's lives? He just got off from a night of partying...sounds like the average douches/bullies that you would always see in high school. These people always think about themselvesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6592480387580100876.post-859695320091682692012-05-03T03:53:46.478-07:002012-05-03T03:53:46.478-07:00and if the cab drive actually listened to the viol...and if the cab drive actually listened to the violent short tempered hooligans and came out. What do you think would have happened? I am pretty sure it would be the other way around. Judging from the attitude in the video, if he ever got out those two would beat the crap out of himAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6592480387580100876.post-63276617861825991702012-05-03T00:13:41.263-07:002012-05-03T00:13:41.263-07:00The footage taken of the incident cant lie. It doe...The footage taken of the incident cant lie. It doesnt matter what race; gender & age. Put yourself in the driver's shoes, what would you do in that situation? I would find a way to get maneuver my cab out of there, if someone gets run over, too bad, but i refuse to be beaten into a pulp by irresponsible drunks, Drunks should respect taxi drivers because when we have too much to drink our life is in their hands. I hope this incident serves as a lesson to all party animals. Go out & have fun but set aside a budget for your driver. Late night??? It is a long day for them. Hope the guy that was hit would really learn a leson ftom this & become a spokesperson for MADD & the Taxi Drivers. THERE's a reason for everything. He will live in order to fulfill his purpose and save a lot of people's lives. It is all good, his buddies and all who witness the incident hopefully will have a wake up call.Norahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00095667257894410729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6592480387580100876.post-60538503927926334182012-05-02T22:25:48.521-07:002012-05-02T22:25:48.521-07:00From what I saw, the driver tried to leave and the...From what I saw, the driver tried to leave and they threw something into the back of the car while shouting obscenities and the stupid fool that put himself in front of the car kicks the door for the first time on tape. The door opens after the woman knocks on it and then the door gets violently kicked shut and kicked again. THEN somebody tries to open the door to pull him out... the driver attempts to leave but probably didn't expect a fool to jump in front of a moving vehicle.<br /><br />The "close-up" video shot by the gang of dumbasses themselves catch their own stupidity on tape. The guy taping the entire time is laughing and egging his friends on until his stupid friend jumped in front of a moving vehicle (in an attempt to cause further damage) and ultimately got run over. <br /><br />Put yourself in that situation... Montreal rife with riots as is at the moment, it's 4am in the morning and a gang of bullies are kicking your door, jumping on your car and trying to open the door to pull you out. You are going to naturally panic and try to leave. I don't think it was a conscious decision he made to run somebody over... the dumbass jumped in front to try to damage the hood at an unfortunate timing.<br /><br />A smart person looks both ways before they cross a street. A dumbass tries to stand around a moving vehicle while thinking they're funny and tough. Car vs human? Car wins. Too bad Darwinism didn't take one for the win.<br /><br />My sympathies to the cab driver just trying to do his job and go home.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6592480387580100876.post-18892232458822266032012-05-02T22:21:24.387-07:002012-05-02T22:21:24.387-07:00The cab diver was interviewed on the news tonight,...The cab diver was interviewed on the news tonight, why the journalist asked him if he in fact had tried to run over the mr. Kapelli before the video he said his lawyer told him to remain quiet and not answer this question. I don`t know about you, but that`s kind of suspicious. <br /><br />You don`t go on the news and say whatever suits your case then refuse to answer those questions that don`t. If he had nothing to hide, he would have answered the question.REhttp://www.marcheauxpucesmontreal.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6592480387580100876.post-76470462519117732562012-05-02T22:20:33.371-07:002012-05-02T22:20:33.371-07:00I don't take sides. It is a case of my compass...I don't take sides. It is a case of my compassion for the outcome. This was a nasty situation where the cab driver was seen to be aiming his cab at the passengers and other random pedestrians. The cabbie's lawyers reports that he was trying to use his cell phone to call 911 when he hit the lamp post. I am not being biased when I say he drove the car towards the the group and with no regard to his feet on the pedal. I clearly saw before filming, the taxi heading towards pedestrians--his former passengers and other bystanders. His former passengers are not angels. It is alleged now they made racial comments during the cab ride. It makes a plausible explanation for the fury on the the cab driver's face once the Mr. Kapelli exited the car by slamming the door.<br />As for the question 'if somebody I know got..." I am a writer and a story teller and I am not going to pretend something didn't happen. If I personally knew them, and they were acting like this group of passengers acted, I would film them, yes. And if my friend was a cabbie and I saw him driving his cab towards a group of people and smashing it into a lamp post, I would film it.<br />If it was graphic juvenile porn, then the laws protect that content. So does the idea you had (your idea--not mine!)<br />I put it out there because it hits close to home.<br />Some media report that all the passengers got out of the cab at the same time. This is not true. The cabbie and the front-seat passenger argued for at least a minute or two while the other remained in the cab. As for racist remarks from the passengers, this is plausible, but how can we prove it.<br />As for the unpaid fare... The Cabbie got out of the cab before all the other passengers had even got out, so technically, they haven't left the cab yet.<br />Now, if it is true that Mr Kapelli struck the cabbie in the chest before quitting the cab, then it explains why the cabbie was so furious.<br />Other reports talk of the cabbie getting out of the car with a snow-brush and a bottle and throwing it at the victim. This didn't happen till later. The cab driver got out of the cab 1 second after Kapelli on the outset.<br />When he returned to his cab is still to be determined.<br /><br />I am not biased. I feel compassion for both parties, because it was a horrible night in my neighbourhood.<br /><br />I feel we are all responsible for our actions and it is not my place to judge them.<br /><br />Everybody is innocent till proven guilty here, and that is the message I am trying to convey.<br /><br />I will keep this comments section open as long as we all stay calm.Jonathan Himsworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01012023554432968494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6592480387580100876.post-50470765011207220802012-05-02T22:18:01.092-07:002012-05-02T22:18:01.092-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Jonathan Himsworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01012023554432968494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6592480387580100876.post-86481745023710145112012-05-02T21:45:39.079-07:002012-05-02T21:45:39.079-07:00Sorry bout typos I'm typing from a messed up t...Sorry bout typos I'm typing from a messed up thing. LolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6592480387580100876.post-60346993126983970832012-05-02T21:42:45.376-07:002012-05-02T21:42:45.376-07:00This is a fight or flight situation. If no1 left t...This is a fight or flight situation. If no1 left the scene for as long as the blotter is claiming (more than 8mins) then this is not a flight situation but a fight situation. Both parties made the decision to confront, one side with power of numbers and the other with his car as weapon. What you seeing is a fight scenario. The guy who challenged him was K.O. And the cab driver won. The challenger took a hit and the cab driver took his turn for hit back. This was a fight. Both parties are fully responsible for their decisions and it's cost. The cab driver must lose his license and go to jail for neglect driving. The challenger to the cab driver is responsible for racial slur and bullying a cab driver. I have no empathy for either side. Thanks for the video and blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6592480387580100876.post-77887884757058791622012-05-02T20:52:59.813-07:002012-05-02T20:52:59.813-07:00The victim who got run over kinda deserved what he...The victim who got run over kinda deserved what he got for pissing off the driver, idk y sum ppl treat cab drivers like shitAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6592480387580100876.post-1680800236917003522012-05-02T20:17:45.045-07:002012-05-02T20:17:45.045-07:00Hi Jonathan,
We've seen a couple of video foo...Hi Jonathan,<br /><br />We've seen a couple of video footages of this incident but as you said, whatever that led to it wasn't recorded, so it isn't up to us to say what becomes of the cab driver or the guy who was run over. However, the courts will have access to another piece of video footage from the cab itself - unless I'm mistaken, most of today's cabs like this one are equipped with video surveillance gear which should provide them with the other half of the story that led to this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com