This is really sobering. Options

[KaptKaos]

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Colum...rticleId=124526

Its about that kid that launched the M5 off the runway and died. Evidently, he was on a forum, not unlike this one. The M5 board seems to be down right now.

Since I can't read the forum, and see what people were posting, I'll need to wait until it's online. But I can't help but think that maybe someone could have reasoned with him not to drive so fast. Terribly sad.

[mudfoot76]

I saw that story on Jalopnik a few nights ago and followed it over to the M5 board. Yes, from the kid's demeanor, it was pretty evident that he was going to turn himself into a stain. Even though the car was technically his father's, in his posts he always tried to make it seem that it was his personal vehicle. There were some news clips interviewing classmates of the dead idiots and it seems like the classic spoiled-rich-kids-who-think-rules-don't-apply-to-them mindset.

I guess it is sad that 5 familes lost their sons. It is sad that those 5 sets of parents somehow failed to instill some common sense into their children.

[davep]

It is sad that those 5 sets of parents somehow failed to instill some common sense into their children.

Common sense is very rare these days, especially in those under 50. It is hardly any wonder that parents cannot properly teach their kids. That is sad. Good for a Darwin Award.