> That doesn't answer why the police chase, because obviously it's done far less elsewhere, though it does happen. From the article: > The L.A. freeways are i

> That doesn't answer why the police chase, because obviously it's done far less elsewhere, though it does happen. From the article: > The L.A. freeways are its public stage, its Colosseum. Pursuits are L.A.'s ultimate reality show, I'm not some scholar on Los Angeles, but it really seems to be part of the culture there to watch car chases, and I wouldn't be at all surprised if there is positive feedback encouraging criminals to get their 15 minutes of fame. After all, if you've just held up a 7-11 or something and you didn't get away cleanly, why not have a little fun before you get thrown in jail, possibly for the rest of your life ?