Blizzard found guilty

[Rusty]

Originally Posted by gslpro

I agree wholeheartedly with you on that. I truly hope that time helps to mend all wounds involved. I have met Erica, and her heart warmed watching me and my wife interact (yeah, cuz we are just that much in gooey love) The impression that I got was that Erica has a warm and caring inside, and that is how I judge her, and no other way. To get caught up in one's life is not uncommon, but apparently unforgivable by the common man. If you want to see real dangerous arrogance, deal with some of the Dr.'s where I work. Can't tell you how many times I have saved a pt.'s life from someone's stupidity. We judge those who appear to be 'higher', by whatever standards of hierarchy we create, and hold them to different level of social standards than others. I bet all of this hurts just as much as if she worked at a minimum wage job and the same things happened.

She was involved in something traggic. No matter the blame, it will never change that fact. It is just such a damn shame it happened at all. Hopefully everyone here on this board reading this thread will take away one good thing from it, and never drive a car, boat, or bike with even a single drink in them...you just never know how one drink can affect you because of dehydration from being in the sun, or lack of food in the system, or tiredness, etc.. And if a person has ever knocked Blizzard in this thread, and they do drive a vehicle with even a single drink in them knowing this..then shame on them!

The reason this is a big deal with me (and should be with you gslpro) is because Blizzard drove her vehicle negligently a day after being convicted of negligent homicide while piloting a boat on Lake Winnipesaukee that killed her best friend.
There is no doubt that we all go over the speed limit while driving on the highway and probably use our cell phone when we shouldn’t….BUT….if I had just been convicted of negligent homicide while piloting a boat then I would probably stay within the law when behind the wheel of any motorized vehicle or vessel.

Erica Blizzard needs to be criticized for what she did. I hope she reads every post in this thread, it might help her realize that the public won't stand for her nonsense!

[RailroadJoe]

I don't know about all of you speeders out there. When I drive I-95 to Mass I set my cruise at 64 MPH, stay in the far right lane and let all you people pass me. No stress on my part. Guess I'm just old school.

In my day we stayed under the speed limit and there was no place to really do over 50. No big highways.

[Happy Gourmand]

Joe, please stay out of the left lane please....I'll be whizzing by you at 68/69MPH....we'll catch up to the cowboys at the first light on 104 by the old Star Market.

[Mink Islander]

Sure pretty much everyone speeds on I93/I95. Some at more than 80 -- myself included at times depending on conditions and traffic. And I take the risk that I could get nailed by a speed trap.

But in la Extremista's case, she was cited for negligent driving because not only was she speeding, but she was dialing/texting on her phone and failed to see the cop waiving her over when she should have. If she was only speeding, then she'd have gotten a ticket, paid it, and that's it. Negligent driving dragged her into court so the judge could decide the penalty, right? He decided this wasn't horribly egregious, fined her $250 and off she went.

My beef is the attitude and failure to acknowledge personal responsibility. To my knowledge, she has never done that. Instead, all we get are excuses (and lies, I think). She isn't going to appeal this. She got the best case outcome already.

But please, let's take her boating license away for 3 years. She deserves that, for sure. And if it breaks new legal ground on what penalties can be meted out for causing egregious boating accidents, that's great. We can name the law after her.

[jrc]

The most frustrating thing about all this, is that two people had too much to drink and used their boats to kill two innocent people. Both of them got convicted of lesser charges and not convicted any drinking while boating charges. So either our drinking while boating laws are broken, our law enforcement is incompetent or both.

And no one is doing anything about it!

[ronc4424]

I have a question for everyone. Who among us would jump out in front of a vehicle, clocked at 85 mph in the passing lane,at 6:30 pm ( I think it would be safe to say that it was dark out ) and notice she was on her cell phone?

I don't have a dog in this race, but to me, unless he is Super Trooper, I think he was just really p----d off and he was an idiot to pull a stunt like that. They cause more problems pulling a manuver like that. I have seen them do that before and you have everybody braking and having near misses. I think that is why they have cruisers (to chase them down ) and 2 way radios ( when the public safety is at risk ). This is just my .02 cents.

[NoBozo]

Originally Posted by ronc4424

I have a question for everyone. Who among us would jump out in front of a vehicle, clocked at 85 mph in the passing lane,at 6:30 pm ( I think it would be safe to say that it was dark out ) and notice she was on her cell phone?
I don't have a dog in this race, but to me, unless he is Super Trooper, I think he was just really p----d off and he was an idiot to pull a stunt like that. They cause more problems pulling a manuver like that. I have seen them do that before and you have everybody braking and having near misses. I think that is why they have cruisers (to chase them down ) and 2 way radios ( when the public safety is at risk ). This is just my .02 cents.

Even in broad daylight with normal reflections off the windshield there is No Way anybody could SEE a cell phone next to someones ear.. (Her hair would have covered the phone) ...and certainly not if she was texting, ...the phone would be below dashboard level..... and the vehicle is hurtling head on AT YOU at 80+ MPH. The LEO ..by his own admission, was headed for the tall grass..not looking for a cell phone. NB

[SAMIAM]

It's almost painful to see the piling on and hateful comments on these threads.Erica is none of the things that many think she is.She is not arrogant priviliged and disdainful of the law as some have posted.She made a stupid,life changing mistake that is so agonizing that only the family of her friend that died can understand.The traffic stop was not the result of her thinking she is above the law,but due to the fact that she was distracted,understandably,with all that's going on.Just her bad luck that it happened at such a time.....and,of course the trooper,seeing who it was,made it seem as though he had to scramble over a guardrail to save his life.A little over dramatic.
I think that much of the anger comes from the perception that she is a spoiled little rich girl,tooling around town from party to party like Paris Hilton.
Just the opposite is true.She is well liked and respected at work and among people who know her.....she's the first one at work to clean a toilet,sweep the floor or help a mechanic.When I have stopped in to the dealership I have usually found her in the parts dept.....not with her feet up on a desk.
Any one of us,at any time, can make a serious error in judgement that can change our life forever.....she suffered serious injuries,but nothing as bad as losing her friend.
I really think it's time for a little forgiveness.......or at least,backing of some of the inflamatory posts.............just my $.02

[WINNOCTURN]

Originally Posted by SAMIAM

It's almost painful to see the piling on and hateful comments on these threads.Erica is none of the things that many think she is.She is not arrogant priviliged and disdainful of the law as some have posted.She made a stupid,life changing mistake that is so agonizing that only the family of her friend that died can understand.The traffic stop was not the result of her thinking she is above the law,but due to the fact that she was distracted,understandably,with all that's going on.Just her bad luck that it happened at such a time.....and,of course the trooper,seeing who it was,made it seem as though he had to scramble over a guardrail to save his life.A little over dramatic.
I think that much of the anger comes from the perception that she is a spoiled little rich girl,tooling around town from party to party like Paris Hilton.
Just the opposite is true.She is well liked and respected at work and among people who know her.....she's the first one at work to clean a toilet,sweep the floor or help a mechanic.When I have stopped in to the dealership I have usually found her in the parts dept.....not with her feet up on a desk.
Any one of us,at any time, can make a serious error in judgement that can change our life forever.....she suffered serious injuries,but nothing as bad as losing her friend.
I really think it's time for a little forgiveness.......or at least,backing of some of the inflamatory posts.............just my $.02

SAM,

I hole Hartley agree. I thinks its time to shut this thread down.

[Rusty]

Originally Posted by SAMIAM

It's almost painful to see the piling on and hateful comments on these threads.Erica is none of the things that many think she is.She is not arrogant priviliged and disdainful of the law as some have posted.She made a stupid,life changing mistake that is so agonizing that only the family of her friend that died can understand.The traffic stop was not the result of her thinking she is above the law,but due to the fact that she was distracted,understandably,with all that's going on.Just her bad luck that it happened at such a time.....and,of course the trooper,seeing who it was,made it seem as though he had to scramble over a guardrail to save his life.A little over dramatic.I think that much of the anger comes from the perception that she is a spoiled little rich girl,tooling around town from party to party like Paris Hilton.
Just the opposite is true.She is well liked and respected at work and among people who know her.....she's the first one at work to clean a toilet,sweep the floor or help a mechanic.When I have stopped in to the dealership I have usually found her in the parts dept.....not with her feet up on a desk.
Any one of us,at any time, can make a serious error in judgement that can change our life forever.....she suffered serious injuries,but nothing as bad as losing her friend.
I really think it's time for a little forgiveness.......or at least,backing of some of the inflamatory posts.............just my $.02

Yes you are right, it was her bad luck and our good luck that she was stopped before she either hurt herself or someone else.

Seriously SAMIAN do you really think that she was speeding because she had so much on her mind that she couldn’t stay within the speed limit? Also how do you know so much about what the trooper did, were you there?

[SAMIAM]

Nope....wasn't there and that is a fair point. I can say from personal experience, though, that I've been on I-93 many times when all traffic was going 80 to 85. Everyone knows that most troopers will give you 10mph over or so......and people stretch it to 80 or a little more....I know that I do and I've not had a ticket in many years much less any boating accidents. I guess that makes me as reckless as you believe Erica to be.
Forgot to mention that I'm also guilty of using my cell phone....guess I better start going to church.

[secondcurve]

Originally Posted by SAMIAM

It's almost painful to see the piling on and hateful comments on these threads.Erica is none of the things that many think she is.She is not arrogant priviliged and disdainful of the law as some have posted.She made a stupid,life changing mistake that is so agonizing that only the family of her friend that died can understand.The traffic stop was not the result of her thinking she is above the law,but due to the fact that she was distracted,understandably,with all that's going on.Just her bad luck that it happened at such a time.....and,of course the trooper,seeing who it was,made it seem as though he had to scramble over a guardrail to save his life.A little over dramatic.
I think that much of the anger comes from the perception that she is a spoiled little rich girl,tooling around town from party to party like Paris Hilton.
Just the opposite is true.She is well liked and respected at work and among people who know her.....she's the first one at work to clean a toilet,sweep the floor or help a mechanic.When I have stopped in to the dealership I have usually found her in the parts dept.....not with her feet up on a desk.
Any one of us,at any time, can make a serious error in judgement that can change our life forever.....she suffered serious injuries,but nothing as bad as losing her friend.
I really think it's time for a little forgiveness.......or at least,backing of some of the inflamatory posts.............just my $.02

Sam:

I believe the issue is that Saint Erica has never even said she was sorry for her very unfortunate accident. She should be in every damn school in the state speaking to our youth about the dangers of alcohol. Oh that is right, she really wasn't drunk. Her reading was high because she lost so much blood that the alcohol was a higher proportion than it would have been had she not lost all that blood. Give me a break. Her actions remind me of old Chuck Turner down here in Massachusetts. He can't admit to wrong doing either. Fortunately, he is going to the big house for 3-years.

[NoBozo]

Originally Posted by secondcurve

Sam:

I believe the issue is that Saint Erica has never even said she was sorry for her very unfortunate accident. She should be in every damn school in the state speaking to our youth about the dangers of alcohol. Oh that is right, she really wasn't drunk. Her reading was high because she lost so much blood that the alcohol was a higher proportion than it would have been had she not lost all that blood. Give me a break. Her actions remind me of old Chuck Turner down here in Massachusetts. He can't admit to wrong doing either. Fortunately, he is going to the big house for 3-years.

GAG ME: I think I am gonna choke. NB

[Heaven]

Originally Posted by secondcurve

Sam:

I believe the issue is that Saint Erica has never even said she was sorry for her very unfortunate accident.

Do you know that?

[secondcurve]

Originally Posted by Heaven

Do you know that?

Yes. If you don't admit to the crimes (drunk boating and reckless driving) you can't be sorry and you certainly haven't apologized. That being said, perhaps you can be sorry for the personal pain that has been inflicted upon you, but beyond that you aren't truly sorry.

[Heaven]

Originally Posted by secondcurve

Yes. If you don't admit to the crimes (drunk boating and reckless driving) you can't be sorry and you certainly haven't apologized.

You can admit to driving the boat in the accident that caused the death. Can anyone really believe that she "isn't sorry" that people were injured and killed? I am not buying that.

[Rusty]

Originally Posted by secondcurve

Yes. If you don't admit to the crimes (drunk boating and reckless driving) you can't be sorry and you certainly haven't apologized. That being said, perhaps you can be sorry for the personal pain that has been inflicted upon you, but beyond that you aren't truly sorry.

This is what Erica said before her sentencing: "I couldn't possibly be punished more than the loss of my best friend and the anguish her family feels," she said. "All of this is secondary. I lost my best friend and that is something I will have to live with the rest of my life."

That comment from her brought tears to my eyes.

I have tried to stay away from any personal attacks against Erica and if I have said something to the contrary then I apologize.

I have some personal reasons for commenting about the accident but have tried to stay within the actual accident and not get personal. I feel she is a good person and I'm sure in time she will get her life back together.

[joey2665]

Originally Posted by SAMIAM

It's almost painful to see the piling on and hateful comments on these threads.Erica is none of the things that many think she is.She is not arrogant priviliged and disdainful of the law as some have posted.She made a stupid,life changing mistake that is so agonizing that only the family of her friend that died can understand.The traffic stop was not the result of her thinking she is above the law,but due to the fact that she was distracted,understandably,with all that's going on.Just her bad luck that it happened at such a time.....and,of course the trooper,seeing who it was,made it seem as though he had to scramble over a guardrail to save his life.A little over dramatic.
I think that much of the anger comes from the perception that she is a spoiled little rich girl,tooling around town from party to party like Paris Hilton.
Just the opposite is true.She is well liked and respected at work and among people who know her.....she's the first one at work to clean a toilet,sweep the floor or help a mechanic.When I have stopped in to the dealership I have usually found her in the parts dept.....not with her feet up on a desk.
Any one of us,at any time, can make a serious error in judgement that can change our life forever.....she suffered serious injuries,but nothing as bad as losing her friend.
I really think it's time for a little forgiveness.......or at least,backing of some of the inflamatory posts.............just my $.02

I agree with you entirely. I have met Erica on several occasions and she is not the person that is depicted here, in the media and in other threads. It is easy to pass judgement on people that you do not know and have no contact with. This is also at times what makes this type of communication very distastefull. It is easy to be critical and self righteous when you are not communicating face to face or at least verbally.

Just my opinion.

[SAMIAM]

Secondcurve.....To say that she has never even said she is sorry is totally unfair. To even put that out there is inflamatory and also untrue. That is information that you wouldn't have unless you know her or the family of her friend.

[GTO]

Originally Posted by SAMIAM

Secondcurve.....To say that she has never even said she is sorry is totally unfair. To even put that out there is inflamatory and also untrue. That is information that you wouldn't have unless you know her or the family of her friend.

I saw an interview with the family of the girl who died in that boating accident. It was in that interview that the parents said that they had never even received a sorry from Erica and they were quite upset because of it. Maybe she hasn't apoligized because like others have said, due to a civil suit, but to not ever saying anything to the family...c'mon......she must of been a real good friend