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"El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First!" (lightningzone) 08/17/2017 at 14:01 • Filed to: None

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As an American currently living in Spain, I’m deeply shocked by the news coming form Barcelona. My heart is with the people of that magnificent city, and this whole amazing country.

The Spanish spirit is strong and resilient. Spain will endure.

In case you haven’t heard yet.

https://nyti.ms/2vGyUFl

Also, this is what modern Spain is about.

One of the world’s beacons of progress, freedom and civilization.

LongbowMkII > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! 08/17/2017 at 14:08

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selfish thought:

It’s attacks like these (shockingly common in the past few years) that make me think that there won’t be a “manual” option when it comes to self driving cars in the next few decades.

CaptDale - is secretly British > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! 08/17/2017 at 14:08

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Damn that is really sad. I hope they find the people responsible.

On a lighter note, how do you enjoy living there?

Party-vi > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! 08/17/2017 at 14:11

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Given the recurrence of these types of attacks I can understand some of the rationale for wanting to ban vehicles from large cities in Europe.

Wacko > Party-vi 08/17/2017 at 14:16

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Trump would just ban Muslims.

EL_ULY > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! 08/17/2017 at 14:17

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stay safe out there buddy, we’ll do the same here too.

One thing is for sure, Mariano will not Tweet that it was the citizen’s/tourist’s fault as much as the attacker.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! 08/17/2017 at 14:19

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It’s a sad statement on the times that this didn’t even shock me. It was more of a calm “fuck I hope they didn’t kill anyone.” These events are seeming so common now that I almost expect another every few weeks.

ttyymmnn > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. 08/17/2017 at 14:21

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My first thought was, “Well, it must be Thursday.” Obviously not that common, but it will eventually fail to be a useful tactic.

El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! > CaptDale - is secretly British 08/17/2017 at 14:22

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Yes. It’s great. I love everything. The places, the weather, the food, the people, the laid back attitude.

I don’t have a lot of time, as my work assignment requires an average of 10 hours a day, but the Andalucía province is a place I enjoy a lot.

I’m thinking about staying here, forever. To explore and enjoy the whole country.

ttyymmnn > LongbowMkII 08/17/2017 at 14:23

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Interestingly, the attack in Berlin around Christmastime was made less lethal by automatic braking systems in the truck. The sensors detected the collisions and the lack of braking by the driver, so the truck stopped itself.

Honestly, why there aren’t barriers in place for these large pedestrian areas is beyond me. I realize that it would be huge task, but post-Beirut 1983 lots of large, cement planters started showing up at important locations.

CaptDale - is secretly British > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! 08/17/2017 at 14:28

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That’s very cool. I always think about moving somewhere over there and working and exploring. Always sounded like fun.

Chariotoflove > Party-vi 08/17/2017 at 14:31

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That and many of those old inner cities aren’t really suited for cars anyway.

rockingthe2 > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! 08/17/2017 at 14:32

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I loved living in Andalucia, I was in Rota with the Navy few years back. Fun times. Where are you at?

Chariotoflove > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! 08/17/2017 at 14:32

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My parents just came back from a week long trip to Barcelona, and overmuch enjoyed it. I hope to visit one day. I feel for the victims of this attack.

El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. 08/17/2017 at 14:32

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15 people dead and 45 injured are the latest numbers flying around. Not all are confirmed, but some sources are pretty reliable.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! 08/17/2017 at 14:38

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Fuck...

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! 08/17/2017 at 14:40

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Damn... Thoughts and prayers with the injured and the families of those killed...

El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! > rockingthe2 08/17/2017 at 14:40

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Mostly going back and forth between Málaga and Sevilla, but I’m going to other cities too. I’m mostly making contacts and scouting the market, right now.

El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! > ttyymmnn 08/17/2017 at 14:44

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Mandatory active safety systems for all cars could drastically reduce the efficiency of attacks like that.

rockingthe2 > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! 08/17/2017 at 14:45

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Loved Malaga, make it to the zoo de castillar if you can, big cat rescue, got to pet tiger, lion, panther, and ocelot cubs, really cool place.

El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! > EL_ULY 08/17/2017 at 14:57

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One attacker was caught and arrested and the other one was shot dead in a crossfire with the Spanish police. Hopefully there’sno more and the situation can cool down.

EL_ULY > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! 08/17/2017 at 15:14

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oh ok so there was 2 people at fault. Jeez man that whole thing is so lame, sux so much :( Hopefully there isn’t a copy cat situation at the moment inspiring other psychos out there.

El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! > EL_ULY 08/17/2017 at 15:23

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3 actually. Police just arrested another suspect.

ttyymmnn > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! 08/17/2017 at 15:53

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But....but....REGULATIONS! WHARRGARBL!!

LongbowMkII > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! 08/17/2017 at 16:32

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the only one working in Catalona basically? :P

El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! > LongbowMkII 08/17/2017 at 16:44

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Andalucía and Cataluña are different provinces.

Svend > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! 08/17/2017 at 16:48

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Stay safe out there.

Always be aware of surroundings, vehicle access, shelter areas, etc...

It doesn’t have to take over your life.

Authorities can help with bollards, barriers, etc...

LongbowMkII > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! 08/17/2017 at 17:16

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oops, for some reason I thought you were in the northeast...

...I hear its hot over there...