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Arkansas Granny

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14. We don't know that her first thought was if she had a gun. She mentioned that
Sun Apr 1, 2012, 10:25 AM
Apr 2012

while she was on the phone with 911. I think it was a statement made in a stressful situation, not her first reaction. People who think that guns can solve problems, usually own one.

FWIW, I have no problem with responsible gun ownership. Unfortunately, there many who own guns who are not responsible.

I think her feeling stems from the helplessness of immediate response... hlthe2b Apr 2012 #1
Well stated. n/t Foolacious Apr 2012 #3
No she calls after the gun shot. The boy is already dead. vaberella Apr 2012 #6
If she meant it that way she would already have a gun lunatica Apr 2012 #10
That doesn't negate my point at all... hlthe2b Apr 2012 #15
the police can't get there in time magical thyme Apr 2012 #2
I agree with your thoughts on the 13 year old boy...who is Black. vaberella Apr 2012 #9
I think most nonviolent type people would be reluctant to shoot either one magical thyme Apr 2012 #22
I'm going to assume that she saw the police as some sort of protective source since she Arkansas Granny Apr 2012 #4
No that's not what I mean. vaberella Apr 2012 #5
It's "fight or flight" thinking, and I've had the exact same reaction EFerrari Apr 2012 #8
Pretty much the same thing I said in post #10 lunatica Apr 2012 #11
But your situation and her situation are entirely different. vaberella Apr 2012 #17
Imo, it doesn't matter what the situation is but what your brain tells you it is EFerrari Apr 2012 #19
We don't know that her first thought was if she had a gun. She mentioned that Arkansas Granny Apr 2012 #14
Valid point. The gun thing entering our minds during a stressful situation is a problem I think. vaberella Apr 2012 #18
I think you're right. EFerrari Apr 2012 #20
I would possibly enter a situation like that magical thyme Apr 2012 #23
The police certainly are NOT a protective force. They are a reactive force. slackmaster Apr 2012 #7
Excellent point lunatica Apr 2012 #12
I taught my kids to NOT trust cops. alphafemale Apr 2012 #16
I am over 40 and the police have NEVER helped when i have called them, in 7 different states slampoet Apr 2012 #24
She just feels bad Life Long Dem Apr 2012 #13
There was another woman who called 911 HockeyMom Apr 2012 #21
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