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cer7711

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110. Heh! I Feel Your Pain

Fri Jan 17, 2014, 11:12 AM

Jan 2014

I wrote: "Of course, the incident didn't end there, as we all know. The old man over-reacted and in the heat of the moment did a truly awful, criminal and horrific thing: He pulled out a concealed pistol and shot the man dead, leaving his wife wounded in the process."

Right on cue, a dozen people rush to their keyboards to breathlessly pound out some version of, "MY GOD, ARE YOU SAYING SOMEONE SHOULD BE SHOT FOR THROWING POPCORN?!"

'Cause that's exactly the conclusion a reader would draw from the words I used in describing this act of murder: "awful, criminal and horrific".

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The Rude Pundit: Man Who Shot Movie Theater Texter Is Using "Stand Your Ground" Defense ... [View all] meegbear Jan 2014 OP

"Only cops, cowards and criminals carry concealed weapons." nt abelenkpe Jan 2014 #1

Cold Truth, Sir The Magistrate Jan 2014 #2

If you're a cop, SwankyXomb Jan 2014 #24

for the win frylock Jan 2014 #85

Agree!! nt kelliekat44 Jan 2014 #118

It it ok to pass this around to HP, Buzz and elsewhere? nt kelliekat44 Jan 2014 #119

"Only cops, cowards, and criminals carry concealed weapons." That line bullwinkle428 Jan 2014 #3

Yup. Wrote that one down. Bohunk68 Jan 2014 #113

Time to stop letting psychos "get off" on stand your ground bullshit Blue Owl Jan 2014 #4

Yes, SYG against HockeyMom Jan 2014 #5

Yeah, but Skittles... awoke_in_2003 Jan 2014 #10

I just wonder what Florida is doing to the snack foods Bettie Jan 2014 #106

"itching to shoot someone" librechik Jan 2014 #6

Especially if the story about the prior incident in this same theater is true. Just like Zimmerman. jwirr Jan 2014 #15

What prior incident? I hadn't heard anything about a prior Swede Atlanta Jan 2014 #45

It is here on DU somewhere. The retired policeman apparently got into the face of a couple who jwirr Jan 2014 #49

There was also a woman -- Hell Hath No Fury Jan 2014 #69

Here's the link Hong Kong Cavalier Jan 2014 #66

thank you for that link. so many of the comments after it are absolutely disgusting. noticed niyad Jan 2014 #125

K&R. Looking forward to the usual weasal-word responses from the pro-gun crowd. (nt) Paladin Jan 2014 #7

And meaningless points of inquiry that go to the brand, caliber, type of ammunition, etc. Ed Suspicious Jan 2014 #56

Just make sure you don't use the word "clip" jeff47 Jan 2014 #89

Like I've said before: the "clip" vs. "magazine" thing didn't become an issue....... Paladin Jan 2014 #108

too sad. BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2014 #8

What a beautiful young couple. classof56 Jan 2014 #9

Well That's Settled, Then, Isn't It? cer7711 Jan 2014 #11

My wife thinks I am nuts, but I just don't go many public places anymore. Throckmorton Jan 2014 #13

Me Too otohara Jan 2014 #16

Object away, but actions like that should be demonized kcr Jan 2014 #26

Wrong Actions Should Be Analyzed, Fairly Judged & Criticized cer7711 Jan 2014 #38

It really astounds you that no one is criticizing the texting? kcr Jan 2014 #44

It Astounds Me That No One Objects to Hitting An Old Man In the Face During An Argument cer7711 Jan 2014 #47

With popcorn kcr Jan 2014 #48

That Is Not the Question That Was Asked cer7711 Jan 2014 #55

Why are you even asking that question? kcr Jan 2014 #58

Thank You for Remaining Calm! Truly. cer7711 Jan 2014 #72

And I'm taking great pains to tell you that 10% is ridiculous, with all due respect kcr Jan 2014 #74

That's what I was trying to point out to the other poster. Hassin Bin Sober Jan 2014 #84

Basing What On Speculation, Exactly? cer7711 Jan 2014 #88

And the stories of the eye witnesses do not paint the conclusion you are drawing kcr Jan 2014 #90

That's An Interesting & Valid Take On Things cer7711 Jan 2014 #93

"the argument escalates". Has there benn info released on that? Without more info, it is not uppityperson Jan 2014 #96

Do you think you're allowed to shoot them? gollygee Jan 2014 #105

See Again My Words: cer7711 Jan 2014 #111

Maybe someone should have shot the son foe showing up late. Hassin Bin Sober Jan 2014 #62

I think he was lower in rank than police cheif RedstDem Jan 2014 #102

victim blaming. Such a fun and EASY sport CBGLuthier Jan 2014 #27

Is Your Posting. Agreed. cer7711 Jan 2014 #39

This message was self-deleted by its author frylock Jan 2014 #86

You know what's too bad? It's too bad nobody invested any time and money A Simple Game Jan 2014 #29

I Agree With You There! cer7711 Jan 2014 #40

I didn't misread your post, willfully or otherwise. A Simple Game Jan 2014 #50

Finally! A Sane, Thoughtful Response cer7711 Jan 2014 #60

A response saying the same things other responses to you are saying. kcr Jan 2014 #67

We have found agreement, it appears both were foolish, I think the cop was much more foolish. n/t A Simple Game Jan 2014 #71

Agree! Totally. cer7711 Jan 2014 #73

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This message was self-deleted by its author uppityperson Jan 2014 #130

It is easy to take sides from afar and more-so easy to sum it all up passing judgment. Wash. state Desk Jet Jan 2014 #42

What do you think of the witness reports that the old man returned "more agitated"... Hassin Bin Sober Jan 2014 #46

My God, Can People READ On This Board? cer7711 Jan 2014 #52

absolving him from any boorish behavior AFTER his visit Hassin Bin Sober Jan 2014 #53

I think Reeves would have moved if he hadn't had a freakin gun. Hoyt Jan 2014 #51

Exactly! bullsnarfle Jan 2014 #128

Would you also claim we should arm TBF Jan 2014 #80

I'm confused. "Man who shot confrontational, popcorn-throwing theater texter..." Moonwalk Jan 2014 #94

Message auto-removed Name removed Jan 2014 #95

But practically speaking for most people, they are mutually exclusive kcr Jan 2014 #103

Heh! I Feel Your Pain cer7711 Jan 2014 #110

Welcome to DU! bobGandolf Jan 2014 #122

Welcome to DU! bobGandolf Jan 2014 #123

You know what else the "movie house" ask their customers to do? ET Awful Jan 2014 #99

Excellent Point! Agreed cer7711 Jan 2014 #112

I'd say it's more like multiple charges, such as ET Awful Jan 2014 #115

Yep! Based on what I'm reading and understanding at this point . . . cer7711 Jan 2014 #121

Who hasn't been bothered by people who refuse to put their devices away? mnhtnbb Jan 2014 #104

I see your point, but it is now moot. davidthegnome Jan 2014 #109

the whole thing could have been avoided if the entitled jerk (aka, the shooter) had just changed niyad Jan 2014 #126

My wife wonders... awoke_in_2003 Jan 2014 #12

Or flip them off. Morwen_Madrigal Jan 2014 #14

Men Who Drive w/Guns Display otohara Jan 2014 #18

That reminds me of an incident I had... awoke_in_2003 Jan 2014 #19

I dont think he will get away with it.... robbob Jan 2014 #17

white boy beaten to death by two cops. Two cops free to kill again. CBGLuthier Jan 2014 #28

There are times I think we've lost all sense of proportion in this country. malthaussen Jan 2014 #20

Hoping he will be made to pay..... No Vested Interest Jan 2014 #91

be very careful albino65 Jan 2014 #21

Only cops, cowards, and criminals carry concealed weapons. kcr Jan 2014 #22

Your sarcasm is salve for the bitter feelings this story has left me with. gtar100 Jan 2014 #23

Popcorn assault, get any sillier than that? Hell that's how I use to hit on B Calm Jan 2014 #25

What if he spit in his face? Shoved him? U4ikLefty Jan 2014 #35

He didn't do any of those things. Mariana Jan 2014 #63

Answer: You don't shoot a person. Repeat...you don't SHOOT a person. Euphoria Jan 2014 #92

I was on a jury for pizza assault caraher Jan 2014 #37

meh. I don't fear people who legally carry concealed. aikoaiko Jan 2014 #30

By and large, they are even less likely to commit a crime if they leave the darn thing home. Hoyt Jan 2014 #57

He can use the.. sendero Jan 2014 #31

Were there no other available seats in the theater? PADemD Jan 2014 #32

i wouldn't care if someone was texting in a movie noiretextatique Jan 2014 #33

His Rudeness nails it again. Recced. Aristus Jan 2014 #34

"only cops, cowards, and criminals...." mike_c Jan 2014 #36

+1 Johonny Jan 2014 #83

So texting can get you shot Pakid Jan 2014 #41

Blogger sounds angry at the world DragonBorn Jan 2014 #43

This article makes sense to me mokawanis Jan 2014 #54

So those 500,000 to 3,000,000 people a year DragonBorn Jan 2014 #61

I've done well without putting bullets in people mokawanis Jan 2014 #70

Where do you see the "500,000 to 3,000,000" - Hell Hath No Fury Jan 2014 #75

Bullshit statistic, there are not even a fraction of that many cases of self defense with a gun Bjorn Against Jan 2014 #76

So a person deserves to get pumped full of lead because he threw popcorn at someone? Vashta Nerada Jan 2014 #81

Zimmerman would fall in that inflated count. Same old crud from the pro-gun crowd. Hoyt Jan 2014 #59

Is that the best you got? DragonBorn Jan 2014 #64

The number isn't that high. Quoting NRA BS doesn't make it true. Hoyt Jan 2014 #68

dear penthouse forum, i had a DGU while engaged in a threesome with 2 swedish models.. frylock Jan 2014 #87

Ex-Actly! Cha Jan 2014 #65

As in, "I can't stand your ground"? Qutzupalotl Jan 2014 #77

Popcorn, skittles - who knows TBF Jan 2014 #78

So Oulson got shot dead because he threw popcorn at Reeves? Vashta Nerada Jan 2014 #79

Yep, popcorn. Iggo Jan 2014 #124

Florida, unfit for civilized people. 99Forever Jan 2014 #82

That's secondvariety Jan 2014 #117

Message auto-removed Name removed Jan 2014 #97

Interesting prospective I see yer new ! Wash. state Desk Jet Jan 2014 #100

Yes, it's very, very important to blame the victim for the shooter over-reacting. jeff47 Jan 2014 #116

Recommended 1000X and kicked too. Enthusiast Jan 2014 #101

Such a tragedy, a couple of quick points madville Jan 2014 #107

As a retired police officer, he's still rquired to keep his gun qualifications up to date and... Kaleva Jan 2014 #114

A retired cop and wannabe cop shooting people. Not surprised. olegramps Jan 2014 #120

Someone else had a run in with this thug Dawson Leery Jan 2014 #127

I wouldn't worry. Even Freepland is 10-to-1 against. sir pball Jan 2014 #129