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University of Virginia student Otto Frederick Warmbier was sentenced for crimes against the state

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Valleygolfer Super Member

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Warmbier recently made it back to the US, albeit in a coma which he died in a few days after arrival. Of course it was Obama's fault and then Trump's fault and then demands that Trump does something about this... I swear people are morons. The Kid paid the ultimate price for his decision. Had to be hell in there.

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"My ball is on top of a rock in the hazard, do I get some sort of relief?"

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David in FL Incredible Member

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Don't be surprised that when you do dumb things, bad things happen...

...in life, as in golf.

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Valleygolfer Super Member

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11 minutes ago, David in FL said:

...in life, as in golf.

Amazing how much it parallels...

"My ball is on top of a rock in the hazard, do I get some sort of relief?"

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gregsandiego Great Member

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So the kid did something stupid - he shouldn't get killed for it.

I really hope to see the end of that bizarre cult regime some day.

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8 hours ago, gregsandiego said:

So the kid did something stupid - he shouldn't get killed for it.

Of course not.  Neither should the dude who runs into a tree while he's distracted by a damn text.  But the truth is, in both cases, a really bad choice led directly to an even worse consequence.

Some people learn.  Others never do.

In David's bag....

Driver: Titleist 910 D-3;  9.5* Diamana Kai'li
3-Wood: Titleist 910F;  15* Diamana Kai'li
Hybrids: Titleist 910H 19* and 21* Diamana Kai'li
Irons: Titleist 695cb 5-Pw
Wedges: Scratch 51-11 TNC grind, Vokey SM-5's;  56-14 F grind and 60-11 K grind
Putter: Scotty Cameron Kombi S
Ball: ProV1

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gregsandiego Great Member

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4 minutes ago, David in FL said:

Of course not.  Neither should the dude who runs into a tree while he's distracted by a damn text.  But the truth is, in both cases, a really bad choice led directly to an even worse consequence.

Some people learn.  Others never do.

I disagree with your analogy.

The bad choice here doesn't absolve NK from killing the guy.

In the text case, there is only the driver to blame.

I use old Taylor Made clubs from eBay and golf shops.


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3 minutes ago, gregsandiego said:

I disagree with your analogy.

The bad choice here doesn't absolve NK from killing the guy.

In the text case, there is only the driver to blame.

I never said NK should be absolved.  

But make no mistake, his death was a direct result of his intentional actions, and would never have occurred were it not for his own stupidity.

In David's bag....

Driver: Titleist 910 D-3;  9.5* Diamana Kai'li
3-Wood: Titleist 910F;  15* Diamana Kai'li
Hybrids: Titleist 910H 19* and 21* Diamana Kai'li
Irons: Titleist 695cb 5-Pw
Wedges: Scratch 51-11 TNC grind, Vokey SM-5's;  56-14 F grind and 60-11 K grind
Putter: Scotty Cameron Kombi S
Ball: ProV1

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Valleygolfer Super Member

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9 hours ago, gregsandiego said:

So the kid did something stupid - he shouldn't get killed for it.

I really hope to see the end of that bizarre cult regime some day.

The statements saying the man got what he deserved is not the same as he deserved to die. Darwin's law prevails here. If you make a decision that has an overwhelmingly high chance of a poor outcome you can't be upset about it, too surprised or people thinking you are an idiot with little sympathy.

Just like if you are leading the tournament at Sawgrass, and take out the driver for 17th hole... To me, that would be like taking a trip to North Korea.

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"My ball is on top of a rock in the hazard, do I get some sort of relief?"

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Strandly Great Member

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10 hours ago, gregsandiego said:

So the kid did something stupid - he shouldn't get killed for it.

I really hope to see the end of that bizarre cult regime some day.

I disagree.  This is Darwinism at work and ultimately it benefits humanity as a whole.  Of course friends and family of this guy will say that's crude and mean and everything else but the truth is people have been coddled for so long they either forgot or became so arrogant they think nobody should have to pay a price for being stupid.

Anyway, I'd be somewhat surprised if we don't see the end of that regime in 50 years or less.  I think the people will either rise up and kill the fat kid or he'll pick a fight and get smoked by someone-- which again will be Darwinism at work.


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2 hours ago, Strandly said:

I think the people will either rise up and kill the fat kid or he'll pick a fight and get smoked by someone-- which again will be Darwinism at work.

We at least agree on this part.

I use old Taylor Made clubs from eBay and golf shops.


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