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tulipsandroses

(8,251 posts)
Sun Oct 3, 2021, 09:18 PM Oct 2021

I lost a family member to gun violence this weekend [View all]

Still numb from hearing the news. He didn’t even live to see 30. What happened to fist fighting? Apparently he was killed by his new girlfriend’s either ex/other boyfriend. Not sure of the details on that yet. So senseless.
His mother is devastated, of course. He died in NY. She lives in FL. Getting on a flight to claim your child’s body should not be something any parent has to go through. Parents are not supposed to bury their children.
When will our government do something??? I don’t know it for a fact but I am willing to bet this was not a legal firearm. This happened in NYC.
Apparently ghost guns are contributing to the huge uptick in violent crimes. You can just order parts online and make a DIY gun at home. What is wrong with this country?

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I'm sorry for your loss vercetti2021 Oct 2021 #1
The 2nd Amendment is part of what is wrong. maxsolomon Oct 2021 #2
The Second Amendment is not the problem. marybourg Oct 2021 #12
It is exactly the problem Jerry2144 Oct 2021 #14
Almost all killings take place with the weapons you say are OK. former9thward Oct 2021 #20
The history of the 2nd amendment that you are wnylib Oct 2021 #25
THIS !!!! uponit7771 Oct 2021 #15
We disagree, but I understand your point. maxsolomon Oct 2021 #30
Sickening, isn't it. Condolences Eliot Rosewater Oct 2021 #3
It's so senseless. liberalmuse Oct 2021 #4
I am so sorry for your loss. Senseless death. Tragic. Hugs for you and yours, nt okaawhatever Oct 2021 #5
😢 blm Oct 2021 #6
What a tragic loss iemanja Oct 2021 #7
New york passed Legislation to ban ghost guns this seszion Danmel Oct 2021 #8
What happened to fist fighting indeed? Walleye Oct 2021 #9
I have wondered about this for so long. Demobrat Oct 2021 #13
I'm sorry for your loss MustLoveBeagles Oct 2021 #10
Deepest condolences SheltieLover Oct 2021 #11
I'm so sorry. nt Phoenix61 Oct 2021 #16
so very sorry for your loss. May you and yours find peace and comfort. niyad Oct 2021 #17
I'm very sorry for your loss. brer cat Oct 2021 #18
My condolences. SYFROYH Oct 2021 #19
I'm so sorry. Ilsa Oct 2021 #21
I'm sorry cate94 Oct 2021 #22
My deepest condolences for your loss. (eom) StevieM Oct 2021 #23
After Sandy Hook, I knew American politicians cared more about guns than children spanone Oct 2021 #24
Yes, the aftermath of Sandy Hook wnylib Oct 2021 #26
My heartfelt condolences to you wnylib Oct 2021 #27
Thank you all for your kind words tulipsandroses Oct 2021 #28
I am so, so sorry for your loss Withywindle Oct 2021 #29
Sorry for your loss Stuart G Oct 2021 #31
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