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'No Way To Prevent This,' says Only Nation Where This Regularly Happens

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  • HeavyG
    HeavyG Posts: 10,380
    “Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk




  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 36,662
    Worth a read and hopefully the link to the included Washington Post article works:
    "Scot Peterson ingratiated himself to the Parkland community after he became the school resource officer for Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in 2009. He was honored by the sheriff’s office in 2014 as its school resource officer of the year for proving he was 'reliable in handling issues with tact and judgment.'" That was then. Before Feb. 14, 2018, the day a gunman killed 17 people at the school where he worked. WaPo (Gift Article): He was called a ‘coward’ after Parkland. Now he faces trial. "Peterson is gearing up to defend himself at a trial that is believed to mark the first time a U.S. police officer faces trial in connection with alleged inaction during a school shooting." What about the lawmakers in Congress who are guilty of inaction when it comes to limiting access to the weapons that enable these school massacres? Taking action on that issue would take a lot less guts than running into a building where bullets are flying. One parent of a murdered child explained he hopes this case sends a message to all school officers: "If you choose to do nothing, you will be held accountable." Another parent of a victim said, "He was supposed to be ‘the good guy with the gun.’ It was his job to go into that building. And he froze ... Even though the coward did not pull the trigger, he left my kid to die." Choosing to do nothing? Leaving kids to die? It seems to me that behavior is not limited to those who were at the scene of the crime.
    The linked article here. 


    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period. CHEETO (aka Agent Orange) makes Nixon look like a saint.  
  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 34,666
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike

    "The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand." - Deep Throat
  • Canugghead
    Canugghead Posts: 13,630
    TL;DR , read 1st paragraph only...
    It is a social epidemic no vaccine can stem

    Even if there's a vaccine for it, good luck jabbing the antivaxxers  ;)

    canuckland
  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 34,666
    TL;DR , read 1st paragraph only...
    It is a social epidemic no vaccine can stem

    Even if there's a vaccine for it, good luck jabbing the antivaxxers  ;)

    It isn’t all that long an article, Gary.  And it’s worth reading in full, in my opinion.  There’s quite a bit there in the way of facts and information I hadn’t read before.
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike

    "The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand." - Deep Throat
  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 36,662
    Not the first time I have read articles pointing to the changed direction of firearms advertising as a major driver in the climate of this country on this issue today. 
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period. CHEETO (aka Agent Orange) makes Nixon look like a saint.  
  • HeavyG
    HeavyG Posts: 10,380
    Ordering a few dozen rolls of that clear tape Nikki is pushing just to be safe. At least until I find a tailor who can make me some shirts with that "tactical" fabric John Wick wears.
    “Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk




  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 34,666
    HeavyG said:
    Ordering a few dozen rolls of that clear tape Nikki is pushing just to be safe. At least until I find a tailor who can make me some shirts with that "tactical" fabric John Wick wears.
    wth is she talking about?  
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike

    "The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand." - Deep Throat
  • Botch
    Botch Posts: 17,330
    One of the most powerful pieces I’ve seen, in a long time…
     
    https://youtu.be/tCuIxIJBfCY
    "First method of estimating the intelligence of a ruler is to look at the men he has around him."
           - Niccolo Machiavelli

    Ogden, UT, USA

  • Canugghead
    Canugghead Posts: 13,630
    TL;DR , read 1st paragraph only...
    It is a social epidemic no vaccine can stem

    Even if there's a vaccine for it, good luck jabbing the antivaxxers  ;)

    It isn’t all that long an article, Gary.  And it’s worth reading in full, in my opinion.  There’s quite a bit there in the way of facts and information I hadn’t read before.
    Was busy earlier, good read indeed.
    canuckland
  • Botch
    Botch Posts: 17,330
    Multiple gunshots (too many to count on video/audio) this afternoon at the Ogden Community College, just north of me.  Phuck.  
    "First method of estimating the intelligence of a ruler is to look at the men he has around him."
           - Niccolo Machiavelli

    Ogden, UT, USA

  • Botch
    Botch Posts: 17,330
    Botch said:
    Multiple gunshots (too many to count on video/audio) this afternoon at the Ogden Community College, just north of me.  Phuck.  
    I was surprised this wasn't mentioned on the nightly news here, last night.  It wasn't at the Community College, but in an apartment complex next door; restraining order violation.  The gunman was killed and one policeman injured.  
    The third video in the story here shows the first segment I saw locally.  I think I could hear 14 separate gunshots, but can't be sure.
     
    https://kutv.com/news/local/multiple-police-respond-to-reports-of-shots-fired-near-ogden-weber-technical-college#
    "First method of estimating the intelligence of a ruler is to look at the men he has around him."
           - Niccolo Machiavelli

    Ogden, UT, USA

  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 15,936

    THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER
  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 34,553
    Gun violence is over....god save the queen😁😁😁😁😁😁😁
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 15,936
    Gun violence is over....god save the queen😁😁😁😁😁😁😁
    I need a translator over here!
    THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER
  • Botch
    Botch Posts: 17,330
    Legume said:

    'murica!  
    "First method of estimating the intelligence of a ruler is to look at the men he has around him."
           - Niccolo Machiavelli

    Ogden, UT, USA

  • AlmaHolzhert
    AlmaHolzhert Posts: 28
    edited June 2023
  • HeavyG
    HeavyG Posts: 10,380
    I don't support the death penalty but there really are some cases where i feel like I should reconsider that belief.
    “Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk




  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 36,662
    Read this today-
    "STAT OF THE DAY — June was the 47th consecutive month in which more than 1 million guns were sold in the U.S., per FBI data."
    Besides each other, who is the enemy here??

    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period. CHEETO (aka Agent Orange) makes Nixon look like a saint.  
  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    lousubcap said:
    Read this today-
    "STAT OF THE DAY — June was the 47th consecutive month in which more than 1 million guns were sold in the U.S., per FBI data."
    Besides each other, who is the enemy here??

    I wonder why the murder rate isn't gong up as fast as gun sales?
    The vast majority of gun sales go to people who already have them….it’s a meaningless comparison, numb-nuts.
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  • HeavyG
    HeavyG Posts: 10,380
    lousubcap said:
    Read this today-
    "STAT OF THE DAY — June was the 47th consecutive month in which more than 1 million guns were sold in the U.S., per FBI data."
    Besides each other, who is the enemy here??

    I wonder why the murder rate isn't gong up as fast as gun sales?
    The vast majority of gun sales go to people who already have them….it’s a meaningless comparison, numb-nuts.
    They still believe Obama is going to take their guns so gotta buy more, more, more to build up that stash.
    “Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk




  • Buckwoody Egger
    Buckwoody Egger Posts: 1,466
    Friendly reminder that homes with guns are more likely to have an accident, suicide or domestic assault than a home defense situation. So please practice and encourage gun safety reminders every time guns are mentioned.  This is absolutely critical in homes with children and homes where alcohol is consumed. It is absolutely ok to ask friends, family and other parents about their gun safety practices. Stay safe and mentally healthy and hopefully we can change the statistics because guns are not going away. 
  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 34,666
    yep, nothing of concern here obviously 


    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike

    "The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand." - Deep Throat
  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 34,666
    Probably what we need are just more good toddlers with guns?
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike

    "The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand." - Deep Throat
  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 36,662
    That skill set would keep the baby-sitter in line.  How have we devolved to this?? 
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period. CHEETO (aka Agent Orange) makes Nixon look like a saint.  
  • Botch
    Botch Posts: 17,330
    lousubcap said:
    How have we devolved to this??  
    The simple and Ugly answer is very easy: $$$$
    The fact that the NRA forbids arms in their own annual "convention" tells us EVERYTHING we need to know.  
    "First method of estimating the intelligence of a ruler is to look at the men he has around him."
           - Niccolo Machiavelli

    Ogden, UT, USA

  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 34,666
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike

    "The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand." - Deep Throat
  • HeavyG
    HeavyG Posts: 10,380
    I suppose you would feel better had she used a knife or run her car in the river? 

    No, its just the gun...Its always the gun with you retards.
    "...with you retards."

    Here's a book you might find helpful (or you can, you know, do your own research):




    “Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk




  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    I suppose you would feel better had she used a knife or run her car in the river? 

    No, its just the gun...It’s always the gun with you retards.
    Durrrp de derp….. duhhhhh
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    I love lamp..