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WilliamPitt

(58,179 posts) Tue Dec 18, 2012, 02:18 PM Dec 2012

Gun Show Planned Just Miles From Connecticut Massacre Site (Update: CANCELLED) [View all]

See post #3 below; I will delete this thread shortly.

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Gun Show Planned Just Miles From Connecticut Massacre Site
TPM
12/18/12

Big Al's Silver Bullet Productions, Inc. has a "Big Al's Gun and Premier Knife Show" scheduled for Jan. 5-6 in Danbury, Conn., 13 miles from Newtown, the site of last week's mass shooting that left 28 people, including 20 first graders, dead.

According to the company's website, children under 10 will be admitted free if accompanied by adults.

The New York Times put in a call to the company's office on Tuesday:

A man who answered the phone number listed on the Big Al’s site said “yes” when asked Tuesday morning if the show was still on. When asked further questions, he replied, “I really have no comments, buddy.” When asked his name, he said, “Have a good day” and hung up.

Link: http://livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/entry/gun-show-planned-just-miles-from-connecticut-massacre

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Gun Show Planned Just Miles From Connecticut Massacre Site (Update: CANCELLED) [View all] WilliamPitt Dec 2012 OP

This message was self-deleted by its author slackmaster Dec 2012 #1

I spoke to the Crowne Plaza....they didn't seem like cowards. They were polite and confirmed msanthrope Dec 2012 #5

I think that was a good decision on their part. Thanks for the information. slackmaster Dec 2012 #8

Why doesn't someone contact the building owner from whom they are leasing and ask them Lint Head Dec 2012 #2

I just did--see post 3 below. nt msanthrope Dec 2012 #4

That's wonderful!! Thanks! Lint Head Dec 2012 #10

I just called the Crowne Plaza in Danbury--it's cancelled according to the HR Director. msanthrope Dec 2012 #3

Excellent! ellisonz Dec 2012 #6

The front desk person was polite and directed my call pretty quickly. nt msanthrope Dec 2012 #9

I'm displaying great restraint in not calling the NRA at this very moment. n/t ellisonz Dec 2012 #12

I think you should call. I think lots and lots of people should call and inquire msanthrope Dec 2012 #13

Well in the interest of not having people go to their website: ellisonz Dec 2012 #17

Thanks. OP updated. WilliamPitt Dec 2012 #7

This message was self-deleted by its author Waltons_Mtn Dec 2012 #11

Why should it be cancelled? BossMare78 Dec 2012 #14

You're the real victim. WilliamPitt Dec 2012 #15

Welcome to DU! Fumesucker Dec 2012 #16

Those poor gun owners... ellisonz Dec 2012 #18

I don't have too much money, but perhaps I have enough to purchase a clue for you hatrack Dec 2012 #19

The inconvenience to you & shift of attention from you is truly disgraceful... hlthe2b Dec 2012 #20

If your life is empty and worthless without guns, perhaps it's time for some self-reflection. Aristus Dec 2012 #21

Perhaps he needs a tissue for his issue? Poor, sad little gunner . . . hatrack Dec 2012 #22

Awwwwwwww. Zoeisright Dec 2012 #24

There won't be any gun show in Westchester County, NY either. . . DinahMoeHum Dec 2012 #23