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Kaleva

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44. The nearest traffic light is 45 miles away to the north

Tue Feb 21, 2023, 05:11 PM

Feb 2023

Going east, it's about a 100 mile trip before I come to my first traffic light.

There are warning lights closer. One 12 miles to the west and there's another one 20 miles to the south

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So tragic, yet something to keep in mind when dealing with angry strangers. CrispyQ Feb 2023 #1

'Don't engage' is pretty much my policy anymore EYESORE 9001 Feb 2023 #2

"Alexandria's death came just six days after her younger brother Brandon was fatally shot." jalan48 Feb 2023 #3

I was just about to post "WERE they 'strangers?'" Rocknation Feb 2023 #22

So tragic for the family, especially the kids jalan48 Feb 2023 #41

"well-regulated militia" engaging in "self-protection" strikes again (n/t) MissMillie Feb 2023 #4

"well-regulated militia" has nothing to do with who can own guns. friend of a friend Feb 2023 #10

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It most definitely does and anyone who does even a Phoenix61 Feb 2023 #32

It takes more than just a cursory study to learn what the writers meant. friend of a friend Feb 2023 #47

If the "well-regulated militia" were not relevant MissMillie Feb 2023 #51

What I meant was The Supreme Court said that the rights of the people to bear arms friend of a friend Feb 2023 #52

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I am so sorry that happened to you hlthe2b Diamond_Dog Feb 2023 #7

Thanks Diamond_Dog. IF there is any good to come out of it, I think of the episode every time hlthe2b Feb 2023 #9

Omg XanaDUer2 Feb 2023 #12

I'm old school. Back when I was younger, if I got into a dispute with a guy panader0 Feb 2023 #15

Yep, thats the thing...everyone with weapon of mass death to solve disputes in between Alexander Of Assyria Feb 2023 #35

So true. Diamond_Dog Feb 2023 #39

He was arrested, that's as far as I remember. Diamond_Dog Feb 2023 #31

Yes this happened in the 80s XanaDUer2 Feb 2023 #38

Foreigners, do not come to American red states for vacation, angry brainwashed and Gun happy. Alexander Of Assyria Feb 2023 #33

Wow, a woman shooter. maxsolomon Feb 2023 #6

yes Celerity Feb 2023 #17

I know GenThePerservering Feb 2023 #49

Guns are the new middle finger. n/t Mr.Bill Feb 2023 #8

It is a shame what rethugs and gunhumpers have allowed America to become. Ferrets are Cool Feb 2023 #11

A GoFundMe page has been created in the name of the victim. lpbk2713 Feb 2023 #13

I hope they throw the book at the killer XanaDUer2 Feb 2023 #14

Another victim jayschool2013 Feb 2023 #16

Another day in America. Bristlecone Feb 2023 #19

Good thing Christina had a firearm gratuitous Feb 2023 #20

Those poor kids. pandr32 Feb 2023 #21

America is a Gun aggiesal Feb 2023 #23

On Valentine's Day. See local SC coverage here.... KY_EnviroGuy Feb 2023 #24

A 23-year old with a gun. Grins Feb 2023 #25

In America!... cause everyone, everywhere..has a Gun! Alexander Of Assyria Feb 2023 #37

"She died just under a week after her brother also died from an unrelated gunshot wound." OMG rainin Feb 2023 #26

I wouldn't. Sky Jewels Feb 2023 #30

making international news republianmushroom Feb 2023 #27

I don't honk at anyone in traffic. If I'm not sure who was first at a 4 way stop... 3catwoman3 Feb 2023 #28

I try to smile and have a cheerful expression when out driving Kaleva Feb 2023 #40

Somewhat off-topic, but I never turn left right away... 3catwoman3 Feb 2023 #42

The nearest traffic light is 45 miles away to the north Kaleva Feb 2023 #44

You must not have much trouble... 3catwoman3 Feb 2023 #45

No but there are a lot of people with guns here Kaleva Feb 2023 #46

And I'm proud to be an American, where at least I know I'm free ... Sky Jewels Feb 2023 #29

Is this that "polite society" the gun nuts are always going on about? kimmylavin Feb 2023 #34

God forbid you stand up for yourself in this Country perdita9 Feb 2023 #36

Apparently one was almost hit by the other who was driving Kaleva Feb 2023 #43

I'm confused XanaDUer2 Feb 2023 #48

You're right -- clearly, not all the facts are in yet Rocknation Feb 2023 #50

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Welcome to DU sarisataka Feb 2023 #54

geez. The wome shot the other woman in the Back!! riversedge Feb 2023 #55