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That guy is on the train all the time. He has a clinical disorder of some kind. I'm not saying that because he has religious signs. His behavior, which I have witnessed much of, suggests that he has some kind of condition that manifests itself partly in that over the top religiosity.

This is why we all drive in Dallas. Is taking DART safe? I'd be afraid to take my kids on DART. So we all pack into the car whenever we go somewhere. Make DART safe and it'll get more use.

Those perceptions of safety --- hey Jeff, tell me how many people died in traffic accidents in the Dart service area and then how many died in any connection with Dart. (I think the only ones are those who tried to beat the train at a crossing.)

Oh, oh, oh! I want to play! This one of those game pictures where you find the hidden image of a knife or gun.

Hmmm.... I'm not seeing it. Perhaps an exposed electrical cord or broken window glass? Hmmmm..... I'm just not seeing it.

Help me out Jeff, which part of the picture was unsafe? Was it the religious sign or the black man?

That's a pretty small bubble you're living in, Jeff. Better hope it doesn't pop.

One of the best things about DART is that I'm safe from morons like Jeff. Also, people-watching.

Jeff..... do you know Jesus Christ? Because there's a thing at First Baptist next week that I'd like to take you to.

I'm glad I live in East Dallas where 'characters' are celebrated and embraced. What sort of Collin County contagion causes you to be afraid of this man?

Thanks for showing more of Justin's stellar photography.

totally agree.

I used to ride from the Cedars to St. Paul and occasionally elsewhere on the weekends.

There truly is nothing more entertaining and "in the moment" than people watching on train.

xenophobia is Dallas' biggest problem. If we had more opportunities to gather and share spaces with those who are different than us, it would not be an issue.

DART is one of the few spaces in Dallas where you can actually do this. it certainly inspired a lot of introspection and caused me to take a good look at who I am and what I believe about people.

everyone should take advantage of public transit at some point.

Wow. I was too busy looking at the sign to notice his sweet threads. Where can I pick up a pair of those pants?

I honestly wish I could ride DART more than I do, but we so rarely go to the same places.

Yeah, I want those pants too. Hey, if he approaches you, you have the right to report him to DART security. Otherwise, you also have the right to say to your kid, "Son, that's what we call an a-hole." Or, "Son, I hope you recognize the right of free speech is not being abrogated in the Obama administration." Or, "Hey, is that Tom Leppert?"

I think everyone is being a bit unfair to Jeff.

Mentally ill people may be entertaining and "colorful", but they are suffering and, yes, they are probably more likely to cross a line due to a perceived threat.

I should know; I've been there with mental illness.

If this man is holding up his signs on the trains on his way to work or social engagements with others, that's his right.

But if compulsion leads him to stand on a train instead of having a satisfying job and meaningful relationships with others, mental illness is robbing him of his one go-round in life.

One could say the teens at Columbine in their black trench coats and obsession with violence were "colorful" until they crossed the line.

I'm not saying this guy is going to get violent. I'm just saying that what he's doing isn't within the range of what most people do and so Jeff, and others, are right to take note. To do differently is just stupid; it is just ignoring God-given common sense.

I have never felt unsafe on a DART train or on an NYC/Boston/Chicago/San Fran train, but I am alert and watchful of people who seem "colorful", regardless of their age, their skin color, or the religion they may be advocating.

You may feel entertained by him and others like him; I see people who need and deserve help. I wish I could open a permanent home for the mentally ill and indigent so they could have a better life.

Jeff did not deserve to be a called a racist wuss. How intolerant.