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usaf-vet

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23. Why would anyone choose to vacation on the Texas coast? Knowing everyone MIGHT have gun?

Reply to ecstatic (Original post)

Wed Jun 2, 2021, 10:44 AM

Jun 2021

Sadly,... that's what the world calls a war zone.

We already have enough of them outside of our borders.

Can the rest of us just give Texas back to Mexico?

And finally, why would ANY COMPANY choose to have a presence in Texas?
Putting their employees in mortal danger.

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TX mom charged after shooting her 5-year-old son while trying to shoot a dog [View all] ecstatic Jun 2021 OP

They were given a misdemeanor after that dumbass shot the dog? vercetti2021 Jun 2021 #1

Don't you know Diamond_Dog Jun 2021 #2

She was charged cate94 Jun 2021 #5

The dog owner got the misdemeanor BGBD Jun 2021 #9

It's a relief to know that Texans are now free to spew hot lead everywhere they go! hatrack Jun 2021 #3

Yep! All that Freedumb keeps them safe! Diamond_Dog Jun 2021 #10

Yeah, because this kind of shit only happens in Texas, right? Paladin Jun 2021 #24

That's what I was thinking! ecstatic Jun 2021 #34

Guns can't cure stupid... ExciteBike66 Jun 2021 #4

Fastest draw in the West. betsuni Jun 2021 #6

Wow..idiot hair trigger mom Demovictory9 Jun 2021 #7

A six month old boxer puppy? robbob Jun 2021 #8

That was my first thought Johnny2X2X Jun 2021 #25

That just makes me so angry! smirkymonkey Jun 2021 #32

In the name of fairness and equality, shouldn't all dogs in Texas be armed? KY_EnviroGuy Jun 2021 #11

When I go out to ride my bike w/ my kid I always bring a gun along (/sarcasm) MissMillie Jun 2021 #12

It's Like BeerBarrelPolka Jun 2021 #14

This message was self-deleted by its author BeerBarrelPolka Jun 2021 #13

Who goes bike riding--with a gun-- in the neighborhood with their 5 year old? mnhtnbb Jun 2021 #15

My mom used to bike 3 miles to work, she carried a squirt bottle with vinegar for dogs. haele Jun 2021 #19

An Odd Bit Of History, Ma'am The Magistrate Jun 2021 #29

When bicycles were the new rage--in the 1880's-- mnhtnbb Jun 2021 #30

She Is An Idiot, Ma'am, No Question The Magistrate Jun 2021 #33

wow!!! ecstatic Jun 2021 #35

Omg soooo much stupid... Volaris Jun 2021 #16

Who among us hasn't shot at dogs from a moving bicycle and accidently shot our kids? hatrack Jun 2021 #17

My refutation is that shes lucky that wasnt John Wicks house. Volaris Jun 2021 #18

They all look alike anyways dalton99a Jun 2021 #20

As far as I am concerned, that child should be removed from the home, TNNurse Jun 2021 #21

So now, in Texas, I can combine the "stand your ground" law and the "anyone can carry" law CCExile Jun 2021 #22

Why would anyone choose to vacation on the Texas coast? Knowing everyone MIGHT have gun? usaf-vet Jun 2021 #23

please tell me CPS is going to have a look at the mother..... cab67 Jun 2021 #26

TEXAS!!!!! Grins Jun 2021 #27

Another episode in the ongoing series PoindexterOglethorpe Jun 2021 #28

I'm relieved the dog was only grazed and will be alright Raine Jun 2021 #31