CNN article

[JustDucky]

kids + independence + money = cool toys!
Some of you may have been "responsible riders" from day 1.  The rest of us preach to those younger riders about our hard learned wisdom and close calls after surviving being young and dumb.  Most don't listen (can't blame them - can't say I'd have listened to me).Think back to your first bike and/or car.  Even if it was slow, I'd bet you there were many traffic law infractions.  These guys are doing the same things - but the toys are faster than we had even 10 years ago.  Each loss is a tradgedy, especially considering what many of these Marines have/will/could see.

[ducatiz]

I am not surprised.  A lot of those guys are young, and while that doesn't mean 100% stupid, it does mean a lot of them are inexperienced riders -- plus many buying because their friends have one.

Think about the sample population:

Mostly male, 18-25 years old etc etc.

Can we say 90% squid?

Not that I don't love the Corps.  God bless 'em.