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In reply to the discussion: 4 year-old brings dad's LOADED handgun to DAYCARE. [View all]marions ghost
(19,841 posts)28. A 4-yr-old with a loaded gun is not an irrational fear
--it was a disaster barely averted & a threat to every other person in the place. Just as much of a threat as if some crazed individual brandishes a loaded gun in a crowd. A very real threat to life and limb. If I were one of the other parents I'd consider suing them for endangering my child.
I think this is a negligent parent of the worst kind and there should be intervention in this family situation. Not saying permanently, I don't know about that. But it's an indicator of a bad home environment.
Yes I'm talking BIG penalty. That is the only way these stupid people will get any responsibility.
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Absolutely agree. Time to start making examples of irresponsible parents.
cherokeeprogressive
Jun 2013
#4
And since they have proven to be irresponsible, they lose right to own or use guns.
Hoyt
Jun 2013
#12
"Maybe they'd be better off in foster care for awhile." Wow, that's hilarious.
cherokeeprogressive
Jun 2013
#20
So we're really not THAT far apart... BIG is what I'm thinking as well.
cherokeeprogressive
Jun 2013
#30
Times like this I am tempted to call for punishment every bit as draconian
kestrel91316
Jun 2013
#44