How dangerous is this and are they really hurting anyone else?
I realise I'm sticking my neck out here, but young men (especially) have a need for risk and excitement................
Personally I'd rather they 'surfed' a train than joyrode a car.
When I was young, I never had a need for risk and excitement. Maybe there was enough in my life back then anyway. I know some people enjoy adrenaline rushes more than others.
I think I get where you're coming from about this, on the basis that you're more likely to hurt someone else joyriding a car.
Maybe its a question of degree, in that some of the people who do this seem to have a degree in stupidity. Some have an AS level, others have O levels, although a qualification is not necessary, or compulsory at all. Joking aside, what I mean is there are degrees of stupidity. There are dangers involved in getting out of bed, but its not generally considered stupid to get out of bed, although there are risks. Youd have to ask a bookmaker or an insurance loss adjuster for the exact levels of risk involved. But holding onto a moving train clearly involves a higher level of risk, and in most cases, a large amount of stupidity.
I was told once that train surfing bears similarities to extreme sports, in that the stakes are higher if you jump off a bridge with a bit of elastic tied to your leg, ride on the roof of a train, etc, than for example, going horse riding, or playing a game of football.
Bet there were a few sniggers from the passengers afterwards. Surprised there aren't more of those sorts of punishments administered, as it would no-doubt have more of an effect on the darlings than say a fine. Props to his parents for recommending it.
