I am of two minds when it comes to genetically-modified creatures like this. On the one hand, the GM mosquitoes show promise in combatting disease; on the other hand, we don't know all that much about genes and genetics, and can't be sure that the GM skeeters will always work as intended. As John W. Campbell said, you can never do just one thing. Every action has consequences, some of which may not have been anticipated. We need to do more research.
Hey, cops are only human. At least he has a great story to tell his kids and his grandkids, as well as any rookies who join the force after this incident.
When will people ever learn not to take damn-fool chances with trains? And if the engineers suffer due to close calls, imagine when the worst happens. Any conductor whose train does hit someone probably feels like a murderer. The worst was the woman with a stroller. Putting her own child in mortal peril! Maybe they should label the near-miss memorials "Idiot in Hoodie" or "Asshat with Stroller" or "Bloody Fool" or the like.
The worst was the woman with a stroller. Putting her own child in mortal peril! Maybe they should label the near-miss memorials "Idiot in Hoodie" or "Asshat with Stroller" or "Bloody Fool" or the like.