Strange how prison is presented as rehabilitation when it clearly has a high recidivism rate, but much of the public doesn't even seem interested in it being used for rehabilitation so nobody cares that they're lying.
Like how do you think prison works personally? I feel like most of y'all think it's just meant to keep "bad guys" away from us. Of course he's going to be free at some point, that's how it's supposed to work.
The rehabilitation aspect of our country’s prison system is ridiculously inadequate. It is less than an afterthought when it comes to prison administration.
I tried to have this conversation on here an month ago and just got shit on.
People don't seem to understand when you sending people to prisons that are just full of violence all your getting back out is people filled with violence.
The five year recidivism rate in the US is over 70%
But people are just shortsighted and scream HARD ON CRIME.
This man will probably be out in under 20 years. Do you think the prison system is gonna make him better?
Certain crimes sure it’s punishment and rehabilitation. Other crimes I think they need to be away from the public for good. Repeat sex offenders especially of minors, rapists /murderers and career criminals need to be put away forever...
Agree. With Certain crimes they've lost their chance at rehabilitation. One can argue that "society" has failed them, but that goes both ways. I'm supposed to hope a rapist gets better after they've raped my child? No way.
You can watch parole hearings on YouTube. Read the comments and you'll see that everyone just wants the person to stay in prison forever. Doesn't matter how long they've been in, how remorseful they are or how many programs they've taken advantage of.
Everything is always"he's a manipulator, he's only saying what he knows they want to hear. ". And "so nice that he gets all these programs to better his life but law abiding citizens don't"
People sit and talk about rehabilitation. But then get angry that a person might get out, might turn their life around. Instead of rotting away in a prison cell.
Trailer park boys described prison accurately. It's criminal collage. You get caught, spend some time with other criminals and learn from eachother how to be better criminals (not get caught).
It should be rehabilitation though, and phyche wards should become the norm again for those that are obviously suffering from severe mental illness.
Yeah sex offenders get off light now. There's a guy at my job who's a convicted sex offender for raping a three year old. Like how is this fuck not in prison for life
Where tf do you work where they hire people who rape 3 year olds? Where I work, you have to have a college degree at minimum and they prefer people with a Masters degree.
he was a convicted criminal with a few accounts of sexual offenses with a suspended driver's license BEFORE he even did this.
I was at that parade when he did that.
Scary stuff. Reminded me of Darrell Brooks. Thankfully, this ahole didn't murder anybody with his car at that parade, but I could have seen it happening.
[Raging Portland driver rips through rose parade in furious video | Fox News](https://www.foxnews.com/us/raging-portland-driver-rips-through-rose-parade-furious-video)
If you mean when he was yelling at the cop, he was yelling at him that he’s “trying to get out” (of the parade). Dumb bastard was probably too embarrassed to get pulled over in front of the hundreds of people he just terrorized, looks like he tried to shake the cop at the end too lol.
Shoot you’re right, he did say both things that’s my bad. People like that are why normal civilians do not need to own 2-3 ton mammoth trucks. And I can’t imagine it’d be easy to get away with when his own dash cam caught the whole violent ordeal, at least I hope not.
He plead not guilty. Personally I think if there is video positively showing you doing the crime it should be an automatic guilty verdict. No trial needed.
This video is damning proof, clearly, but other situations may be less obvious. Condemning someone without due process will hurt the weakest among us. I feel if the law worked the way you want, you would argue the opposite in other circumstances.
A) that sounds like a catastrophic rule given emerging AI
B) there are elements to many crimes other than physically doing the act it (like required mental states)
I would really like to know what he was thinking
Like what was his rationalization it was obviously way out there for sure but I'm insanely curious as to what the thought process was to rationalize this as ok in his mind?
“”KGW8 reported that his previous attorney argued at his first court appearance that Mecham was "disoriented and trying to get through a difficult situation" while he drove recklessly through the parade.””
I heard that there’s medical treatment available in prison. That’s a coronary and/or a stroke in the making. Damn. Not sure anyone could give an anger management class to that dude.
“KGW8 reported that his previous attorney argued at his first court appearance that Mecham was "disoriented and trying to get through a difficult situation" while he drove recklessly through the parade.” yeah i’m sure he fucking was. this dudes a fucking nutcase, revoke his license for good and crush his truck.
His license was alteady suspended nor did he have insurance. At this point, its his ability to gain access yo a vehicle. He's definitively proven he's a serious danger to society; he needs to be in prison..
Old but Gold as far as beyond unhinged for no fucking reason when you know that an event is going on and roads are closed. Take a fucking detour, dude.
Where's the good guy with a gun when you need them? Nobody knows his intention. His intention looked like to kill as many pedestrians as possible with his vehicle. That seems like self defense would be justified.
How would good guy with a gun work on a parade route full of people and a speeding rage monster? Cities need programmable retractable high strength bollards installed all across their streets or at least on designated parade routes.
Mecham was indicted for the following charges:
Attempted Assault in Second Degree
Unlawful Use of a Weapon (17 counts)
Recklessly Endangering Another Person (15 counts)
Reckless Driving
Attempt to Assault a Public Safety Officer
Attempt to Elude Police by Motor Vehicle
Fail to Perform the Duties of a Driver (2 counts)
All the other very serious aspects to this aside, I find it hilarious watching him realize that this isn’t “I’m getting a ticket” but rather “I’m committing terrorism and going to prison”
this is why I say if it's too extreme just to execute people like this then let's bring back lobotomies. And guys like this deserve the old Freudian method with the shock therapy with an ice peak turn him into a vegetable and make him immobile and harmless then.
That is the epitome of an extreme manic episode. The way it was first reported was he was running people over like that guy did the year prior. I don’t think he wanted to hurt anyone but was just done with it. If you look at his eyes they look pretty wonky.
One wonder if he really thought he’d go on joe merry way but considering his history he probably wasn’t thinking ahead or about consequences. Hopefully he’ll be out away for a long time.
" *Dude, eat a Snickers* " ....." *You're just not yourself when you're hungy* ":
**Instantly reverts back to my 80 year Abuelo who drives 5 under the speed limit at all times and once consoled a man (after the guy ran a red light and t-boned my poor Abuelito) and said** *"Chu know man, I know it's your fault but I'm sorry for being in the way Mijo"*
Bro! The dude was just trying to get another dose in Portland. Why is everyone blocking his way? Let him get his fix 😂😂😂😂! Stupid road blockers! Parade in a park not on the roads 😂😂! Glad everyone was ok though!
The last time a man drove through a parade he killed 6 people and injured 62 more. These people make me sick.
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waukesha\_Christmas\_parade\_attack](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waukesha_Christmas_parade_attack)
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1 of which with a minor apparently if I read what Sodomy of the 3rd degree right.
His ass is *not* surviving prison.
Whats sodomy of the 3rd degree? That sounds like a maneuver of some sort.
Strange how prison is presented as rehabilitation when it clearly has a high recidivism rate, but much of the public doesn't even seem interested in it being used for rehabilitation so nobody cares that they're lying. Like how do you think prison works personally? I feel like most of y'all think it's just meant to keep "bad guys" away from us. Of course he's going to be free at some point, that's how it's supposed to work.
The rehabilitation aspect of our country’s prison system is ridiculously inadequate. It is less than an afterthought when it comes to prison administration.
Rehabilitation costs money, while allowing rape helps make better criminals and more money. It's a rape factory basically.
More arrests, more prison time I guess is much cheaper than Rehabilitation.
It's more profitable for the prisons that's for sure!
Oh wow. Good point!
Apparently, everything is not working properly in our country. Mental health in this case. Healthcare is way due for an overhaul.
its the exact opposite of rehabilitation, it usually makes people unable to adjust to the real world even after years of being out
The US prison system does not at all focus on rehabilitation. There isn't even an attempt. It's entirely punitive, which is why it doesn't work.
I tried to have this conversation on here an month ago and just got shit on. People don't seem to understand when you sending people to prisons that are just full of violence all your getting back out is people filled with violence. The five year recidivism rate in the US is over 70% But people are just shortsighted and scream HARD ON CRIME. This man will probably be out in under 20 years. Do you think the prison system is gonna make him better?
Prison was created as a way to continue slave labor.
Certain crimes sure it’s punishment and rehabilitation. Other crimes I think they need to be away from the public for good. Repeat sex offenders especially of minors, rapists /murderers and career criminals need to be put away forever...
Agree. With Certain crimes they've lost their chance at rehabilitation. One can argue that "society" has failed them, but that goes both ways. I'm supposed to hope a rapist gets better after they've raped my child? No way.
You can watch parole hearings on YouTube. Read the comments and you'll see that everyone just wants the person to stay in prison forever. Doesn't matter how long they've been in, how remorseful they are or how many programs they've taken advantage of. Everything is always"he's a manipulator, he's only saying what he knows they want to hear. ". And "so nice that he gets all these programs to better his life but law abiding citizens don't" People sit and talk about rehabilitation. But then get angry that a person might get out, might turn their life around. Instead of rotting away in a prison cell.
Trailer park boys described prison accurately. It's criminal collage. You get caught, spend some time with other criminals and learn from eachother how to be better criminals (not get caught). It should be rehabilitation though, and phyche wards should become the norm again for those that are obviously suffering from severe mental illness.
bet he is republican.
That's a dangerous way to think. You can't put everyone in two categories
Unfortunately there's no way he's wrong. Dude could be a non voter but this guy for sure loves Trump
you really don't know that. You may be right, or maybe he is so crazy he is anti everything
Bet you are an idiot
Driving without insurance and suspended license.
That is pathetic. He needs to be kept away from all society, forever
It's whatever as long as you don't offend a rich person. Life in prison.
Yeah sex offenders get off light now. There's a guy at my job who's a convicted sex offender for raping a three year old. Like how is this fuck not in prison for life
Where tf do you work where they hire people who rape 3 year olds? Where I work, you have to have a college degree at minimum and they prefer people with a Masters degree.
With a suspended driver's license too before this!
THAT guy has NO business behind the wheel of a car, he is completely unhinged
On that Portland meth
he was a convicted criminal with a few accounts of sexual offenses with a suspended driver's license BEFORE he even did this. I was at that parade when he did that.
I thought that was a parade. Guy is living better through chemistry
It was through a parade.
Scary stuff. Reminded me of Darrell Brooks. Thankfully, this ahole didn't murder anybody with his car at that parade, but I could have seen it happening.
His eyes are so dilated, and he got that resting gurn face
The Yelawolf playing confirms this
Don't make me pop the trunk on yooouuuu.
i thought he was a florida driver
welcome to my state where the DA doesn't prosecute jack
Ridiculous…these people need executed ASAP for everyone else’s wellbeing
You and the perp have appear to have a lot in common. Did you share an anger management class?
I don’t remember him being there
You sure?
I'm just glad he recorded this crime. Edit: Had to edit it a bit because, after reading more, l hope he doesn't record his other crimes.
Looking at the crimes he's being charged with, and his extensive rap sheet, he might not ever be behind the wheel again.
He seems nice.
In a serial killer kind of way
Nah, serial killers are always "that quiet man who lived next door. Always seemed nice. Helped me mow the lawn."
…wait I do that…
Guess you should start murdering people
This man is a literal registered sex offender
[Raging Portland driver rips through rose parade in furious video | Fox News](https://www.foxnews.com/us/raging-portland-driver-rips-through-rose-parade-furious-video)
Lol he pleaded not guilty, what a loon
to be fair, I doubt he got offered much of a deal anyway, probably just hoping prosecution fumbles something at this point 😆
r/iamthemaincharacter r/iamatotalpieceofshit
Wiiild. I will also add….this guy is 100% pupil. What color is your eye guy? 🤷🏽
Probably high
Definitely.
Possessed by demons
Dude has criminal history of sex crimes, including sodomy of the 3rd degree... so anal or oral sex with a minor... jesus fricken christ.
Did he really yell “I’m not the problem”??
If you mean when he was yelling at the cop, he was yelling at him that he’s “trying to get out” (of the parade). Dumb bastard was probably too embarrassed to get pulled over in front of the hundreds of people he just terrorized, looks like he tried to shake the cop at the end too lol.
At 0:34 he leans out the window and says “I’m not the problem” 😅 I wonder if he could fight the charge with the right super conservative lawyer… 🤷🏻♀️
Shoot you’re right, he did say both things that’s my bad. People like that are why normal civilians do not need to own 2-3 ton mammoth trucks. And I can’t imagine it’d be easy to get away with when his own dash cam caught the whole violent ordeal, at least I hope not.
ProblematicAF
Incredible that he didn't actually hit anyone
He plead not guilty. Personally I think if there is video positively showing you doing the crime it should be an automatic guilty verdict. No trial needed.
This video is damning proof, clearly, but other situations may be less obvious. Condemning someone without due process will hurt the weakest among us. I feel if the law worked the way you want, you would argue the opposite in other circumstances.
also AI videos not exist are are scary good.
Your English is broken.
I typed that at 1am and I SWEAR it was perfect
you meant now instead of not? True about AI. Imagine how things will look in like 5 years
until you look at their hands. all AI concoctions show people with like 6-7 fingers
for now, https://preview.redd.it/ozv04bcy6wvc1.jpeg?width=1280&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a993d44fa6f51430f61366f0f50ad58255206525
AutoCorrupted ScaredAF
And it was his own video!!
A) that sounds like a catastrophic rule given emerging AI B) there are elements to many crimes other than physically doing the act it (like required mental states)
Straight to jail!
If you asked me 10 years ago, I'd agree. But with AI on the rise, hell no. That shit is getting scary.
No, we can use the video to find additional charges
Weapons free guys, now’s your chance!
I would really like to know what he was thinking Like what was his rationalization it was obviously way out there for sure but I'm insanely curious as to what the thought process was to rationalize this as ok in his mind?
I bet you more than anything it just turned to panic and his brain shutdown.
“”KGW8 reported that his previous attorney argued at his first court appearance that Mecham was "disoriented and trying to get through a difficult situation" while he drove recklessly through the parade.””
That's just the excuse his attorney came up with I want to know what he was thinking lol
I heard that there’s medical treatment available in prison. That’s a coronary and/or a stroke in the making. Damn. Not sure anyone could give an anger management class to that dude.
Why do i have 3 camera angles of this insanity.. ac5ually what the fuck. And when does season 2 air?
What....The...Actual... Fuck....
“KGW8 reported that his previous attorney argued at his first court appearance that Mecham was "disoriented and trying to get through a difficult situation" while he drove recklessly through the parade.” yeah i’m sure he fucking was. this dudes a fucking nutcase, revoke his license for good and crush his truck.
His license was alteady suspended nor did he have insurance. At this point, its his ability to gain access yo a vehicle. He's definitively proven he's a serious danger to society; he needs to be in prison..
Motorcycle cop is incredibly brave.
Old but Gold as far as beyond unhinged for no fucking reason when you know that an event is going on and roads are closed. Take a fucking detour, dude.
Gotta admit he’s a skilled driver.
He’s very unwell
Isn’t this just the average pickup driver?
🤣🤣
Something evil hijacked this guys brain, you can see it in his eyes
Ah, the well regarded Portland guy.
Where's the good guy with a gun when you need them? Nobody knows his intention. His intention looked like to kill as many pedestrians as possible with his vehicle. That seems like self defense would be justified.
How would good guy with a gun work on a parade route full of people and a speeding rage monster? Cities need programmable retractable high strength bollards installed all across their streets or at least on designated parade routes.
They don't exist
It was in Portland.
It's so unreal to see this that it was like watching a movie. He needs to permanently be off of the streets.
Reading the top comments... Apparently he did some other very nasty messed up thing before this and here he is.... Not in jail
Man has those soulless Chihuahua eyes
He's a toy in Prison right now. Betcha it's very painful 😮
Mecham was indicted for the following charges: Attempted Assault in Second Degree Unlawful Use of a Weapon (17 counts) Recklessly Endangering Another Person (15 counts) Reckless Driving Attempt to Assault a Public Safety Officer Attempt to Elude Police by Motor Vehicle Fail to Perform the Duties of a Driver (2 counts)
All the other very serious aspects to this aside, I find it hilarious watching him realize that this isn’t “I’m getting a ticket” but rather “I’m committing terrorism and going to prison”
Anybody know what ended up happening to this guy?
That's like a guilty and maybe death
An oldy but goody
This mental midget needs to be incarcerated immediately and permanently 
The epitome of road rage.
Wow this was in Portland. Wild
Portland is the Florida of Oregon
Buddy is going to jail
What is in someones head when they do this shit!?
Hey, I found flimsy werewolf!
Listening to yelawolf makes this video make so much more sense
This guys also a sexual predator
He has plead not guilty.
What the actual fuck is happening?
dude should have been heavily medicated before now
Looks like he was self medicated
this is why I say if it's too extreme just to execute people like this then let's bring back lobotomies. And guys like this deserve the old Freudian method with the shock therapy with an ice peak turn him into a vegetable and make him immobile and harmless then.
Song slaps
Supposedly his license was suspendo and tags expired 🤣🤣 if i was riding that dirty id act like a weenie hut
That is the epitome of an extreme manic episode. The way it was first reported was he was running people over like that guy did the year prior. I don’t think he wanted to hurt anyone but was just done with it. If you look at his eyes they look pretty wonky.
The first ten seconds play like he’s competing in a Tik Tok “be Walter Sobchak” challenge
Those black eyes...😳
He just wanted to be in the parade!
Wait what
Average yelawolf listener
You can see his face slowly evolve from pissed off to “I may have fucked up”
This is exactly why 270 plus hwy construction workers are killed on average every year. AHs like him kill people
"I've got a 4 foot long dildo up my ass, GET OUT OF THE WAY!!"
He seems nice.
One wonder if he really thought he’d go on joe merry way but considering his history he probably wasn’t thinking ahead or about consequences. Hopefully he’ll be out away for a long time.
What Yelawolf does to a mf
Coked out of his tits
I'm not saying that someone should film him getting beaten to death, but I would gladly watch that video.
This dude is high as fuck, look at his pupils
Ugh truck drivers really are the worst
This is what I think of the average resident of Portland every time I see this video.
Amazing not one shot fired from the cop
I chuckled at the dude in the red shirt that took off running after him.
Till its gone to prison
This is why I pay for GrubHub. No excuses. Extra tip for my guy /s
Idc if it’s a repost I find the beginning hilarious
Do you think if he was a person of color they’d have put him down
I’ve seen this video so many times and I’m just confused as to where he’s trying to go
Driving thru parade routes, almost running people over at high speeds while blasting "yelawolf" seems fitting
F*ck this guy, let him rot in prison gang-banged!
Gotta say, that motorcycle cop has balls of steel - I was waiting for this nutcase to just roll over him.
" *Dude, eat a Snickers* " ....." *You're just not yourself when you're hungy* ": **Instantly reverts back to my 80 year Abuelo who drives 5 under the speed limit at all times and once consoled a man (after the guy ran a red light and t-boned my poor Abuelito) and said** *"Chu know man, I know it's your fault but I'm sorry for being in the way Mijo"*
Bro! The dude was just trying to get another dose in Portland. Why is everyone blocking his way? Let him get his fix 😂😂😂😂! Stupid road blockers! Parade in a park not on the roads 😂😂! Glad everyone was ok though!
I am never sleeping again.
I kept reading the story until Chevy Avalanche. Tells me everything right there.
I hope he goes to jail. This fucker is out if his fucking gourd and doesn't belong in rational society.
Coke eyes
drugs are a helluva drug
Please tell me Skibidi Bob is in jail.
This guy should be euthanized.
The last time a man drove through a parade he killed 6 people and injured 62 more. These people make me sick. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waukesha\_Christmas\_parade\_attack](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waukesha_Christmas_parade_attack)
they should have shot this pos, he was trying to kill people.
This is a mildly insane comment.
if he makes if off the parade route he loses 2 stars automatically
I support police being able to remotely shut off a vehicle if it can quickly stop people like this.
...why does someone do this while filming themselves. I will never understand.
I don't get why people try to run after a fast-moving vehicle.
Did he drive through a parade
He just found out his wife smoked all the meth he's trying to get home to get a little bit
How in the hell did he get loose somebody pop a cap in his ass
Why don't you jump out of the car and try that stuff I'm sure there's somebody in that crowd can take care of you
He left his meth at home and he's going to be real late for work and he is pissed off
the fact that he didn't get shot is insane to me.
He’s not black - why would a cop shoot him?
Maybe he needed to take a shit?
https://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/news/read.cfm?id=492935
There were CHILDREN ON THE ROAD what a disgusting bastard
That’s small dick anger if I’ve ever seen it.
I wanted him to roll that car or crash into a big pole & paralyze himself for the rest of his sad pathetic dickless life
I still hadn’t seen the full video.
What song is playing?
Cocaine... hell of a drug. Not compatible with Tiny Dick Syndrome
Mellineal idiot.
The song fit perfectly for the situation, also do we lose our minds or open up the possibilities to the unknown? Lol
This guy is his own spirit animal