Because of Tommy Wells, “The Deer Will Prance No More.”
Ward 6 Councilmartyr Saint Tommy Wells has gone where likely no other D.C. councilmember has gone before: the pages of American Hunter.
Wells' decision to drive his wife's Toyota Prius is the subject of a brief article in the November edition of the National Rifle Association's magazine. Specifically, the magazine questions Wells' judgment for not beefing up his ride from a city-friendly compact hybrid to an SUV after a rough encounter with wildlife. Last summer Wells totaled his wife's Prius after he hit a deer while on vacation on Minnesota.
The full article, titled "What's More 'Green,' a Prius or a Deer?" isn't online, so LL will post it here until the NRA pries it from LL's cold dead hand:
By saying he doesn't own a car because autos are bad for the planet, Washington, D.C. Councilman Tommy Wells set himself up for this irony: It seems he was driving his wife's Toyota Prius while on vacation in Minnesota when a deer ran in front of him. The little hybrid was thrashed, a complete loss, as the impact with the deer smashed in the auto's radiator and windshield. The deer will prance no more. Wells returned to his bicycle in the nation's capital. Though some might buy a bigger car — dare we say an SUV — after such a close call, Wells, whose slogan is "building a livable, walkable" District, said he isn't going to purchase a bigger car for his wife, but he'll likely resume driving it (after she buys a new one.)
3:29 pm
My dad hit a deer with a pickup truck in rural Nevada when I was a kid. The truck was a total loss. Buying a big truck is no guarantee of escaping a deer collision without damage. I think perhaps a Hummer 1 or a semi might do the trick, but your average light to heavy duty pickups or SUVs are just as susceptible as a Prius to getting totaled.
Ironically, the Republicans in congress (which NRA supports) are presently trying to strip out federal highway money from programs that create animal crossings. Rand Paul was just deriding turtle crossings the other day in fact. The reality is that animal strikes are a significant factor in many highway crashes, with a big hunk of maiming and fatal injuries. Investing in safe places for animals to cross does in fact have material safety benefits for roadway users, even if it does sound frivolous on its face. The programs aren't for the animals, they're for people who would otherwise die crashing into them.
3:33 pm
Am I missing some back story here or something? Why would American Hunter write a story about Tommy Wells hitting a deer? Has Tommy gone after them or denigrated them in the past, or is it just all linked to Heller vs DC? Talk about a total non sequitur.
also, why is this article in Comic Sans all of a sudden, did Dan Gilbert ghost write this article?
I'm confused, tired, and a little hungry now. Time to curl up under my desk for the rest of the day.
3:59 pm
Please stop slurping Tommy Wells, this is by far the worse article I have ever read on this site. Tommy Wells needs to take his behind elsewhere smh
4:16 pm
So the point is that NRA members have such small penises that they need guns AND large cars to feel secure?
4:56 pm
SkinsFan83 -- You only hate Tommy Wells because he's white. Racist.
8:38 pm
Venison: mighty good eatin'....
9:48 pm
Damn City Paper, it's so obvious that Tommy Wells gotta be sending some bank--advertisers--your way, cause this rag is constantly writing feel good stories about old Tommy Boy?
8:52 am
@Yep you sound like a fool lol. Assuming im racist implies your weak-minded and have nothing legit to say but tossing around the racist card.
Report newsworthy information not this clown and his experience with ruining his wife's car!
9:26 am
Between the City Paper and GGW, I can't tell who is the bigger suck up to a less than bright and capable politician. And I use the descriptive word politician in the least flattering context. Someone put a pair of shoes on him and somehow he got out of Alabama and he is a credible person? Aw C'mon.
9:36 am
What does the NRA know about the laws of physics?
Having grown up in the Midwest, I know plenty of people who have totaled cars by hitting deer. One friend has seen their car hit a deer four times - four new hoods and windshields to go with it, but the car is still running.
There are plenty of SUVs that deer have totaled and plenty f smaller cars that have survived - likewise, there are plenty of cases where the lighter weight and better handling of the car allowed the driver to stop and/or slow down to either avoid a collision or reduce the severity of the impact.
I do miss having the connections for free venison, however.
11:19 am
It is allegged that Wells has not had a valid drivers lisence due to numerous DWI's and accidents where he was at fault . Please investigate to confirm or dispell.
11:43 am
Samantha, I wonder about the truth in your post. Based on my experience with Wells and the Tune Inn, I wonder if the deer slaying occurred after last call. A police report of the incident should provide answers.
11:53 am
For the record, West Virginia drivers are the nation's biggest Bambi bashers. 1 in 53 will destroy a deer this year. http://wp.me/p6sb6-bem
12:25 pm
I have to agree with Samantha on this one.
12:35 pm
Really lame article!
12:36 pm
I'm glad Tommy wasn't hurt. Why does the City Paper hate him so much?
5:00 pm
Councilmartyr Wells (Dbag-6) is introducing legislation that deer in the District must wear helmets and stay in bike lanes. David Alpert is creaming his jeans.
11:28 am
David Alpert and GGW needs to be banned. Send Toothy DA carpet bagger back to San Fransico.
11:29 am
What's this about Ward 6 Tommy Wells and DUIs?
I have not heard this news before.
10:02 am
By saying he doesn't own a car because autos are bad for the planet, Washington, D.C. Councilman Tommy Wells set himself up for this irony: It seems he was driving his wife's Toyota Prius while on vacation in Minnesota when a deer ran in front of him.
Hmm, NRA Magazine, you say? This is about the stupidest thing I've ever read. So that makes a certain amount of sense.
Wells says he doesn't own a car for environmental reasons, but it turns out he was driving his wife's car and hit a deer. OH THE IRONY!!!
11:24 am
It is allegged that Wells has not had a valid drivers lisence due to numerous DWI's and accidents where he was at fault . Please investigate to confirm or dispell.
I heard Samantha has repeatedly performed oral sex on goats. Please investigate to confirm or dispell!
12:13 pm
Wow, the attempts at humor from the Wells-haters in these comments are really...well, lame. Don't quit your day jobs, guys.