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IronLionZion

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14. This is sad

Fri Jun 6, 2014, 03:48 PM

Jun 2014

if other people had been hurt in this event it wouldn't be so funny, like if he hit someone else or if there were children involved.

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Tennessee Man Accidentally Shoots, Kills Self While Driving [View all] KamaAina Jun 2014 OP

Post removed Post removed Jun 2014 #1

How many to go? sarisataka Jun 2014 #4

The antigunners humanity overfloweth. aikoaiko Jun 2014 #35

he is another victim of too many guns samsingh Jun 2014 #104

Strange, what lies in the hearts of the "compassionate." Eleanors38 Jun 2014 #37

The jury had a problem with that answer? Aristus Jun 2014 #58

Apparently they did... sarisataka Jun 2014 #59

Any sorrow the family of f-f hh may suffer could be neatly countered by the relief Aristus Jun 2014 #66

Well then be sure and put that sarisataka Jun 2014 #67

When the person's own ill-thought actions result in their death mythology Jun 2014 #74

Making fun of an accident is one thing sarisataka Jun 2014 #110

both are victims of guns samsingh Jun 2014 #106

are they both tragedies sarisataka Jun 2014 #107

they are both tragedies samsingh Jun 2014 #112

The PC Police on DU is getting sillier everyday. B Calm Jun 2014 #97

no humanity in the comments of gun lovers samsingh Jun 2014 #105

Can he claim self defense, yortsed snacilbuper Jun 2014 #2

I think he might have felt threatened by himself and did a stand your ground in his car. I have no RKP5637 Jun 2014 #76

Obviously, his Dick didn't deflect the bullet. PeoViejo Jun 2014 #3

So, the guy murdered himself. earthside Jun 2014 #5

Or he suicided himself. KamaAina Jun 2014 #7

Possible unintentional suicide. blueridge3210 Jun 2014 #27

Another gun-totin' Darwin Award nominee...nt Wounded Bear Jun 2014 #6

He stood his ground malaise Jun 2014 #19

No, he graduated. (nt) blueridge3210 Jun 2014 #28

There is always some uncaring unsympathetic poster who loves the darwin award comment. Congrats! nt Logical Jun 2014 #29

While I take no joy in this man's demise blueridge3210 Jun 2014 #30

So make fun of him? If a 16 year old girl did it would you feel the same? This board.... Logical Jun 2014 #32

Compassion often walks hand-in-hand with hate. Eleanors38 Jun 2014 #39

But at that age, he probably already procreated. Sienna86 Jun 2014 #51

Only Thing That Stops a Stupid Guy With a Gun... pokerfan Jun 2014 #8

He scared himself, so he stood his ground. Fuddnik Jun 2014 #9

If only his thigh had been armed...nt City Lights Jun 2014 #10

He always was a lead-foot... Blue Owl Jun 2014 #11

I am sorry, but this is on him. Xyzse Jun 2014 #12

Another gun kills its owner BrotherIvan Jun 2014 #13

guns don't kill people onethatcares Jun 2014 #22

Technically correct. Bullets kill people. But it is the gun which propels the bullet so... johnlucas Jun 2014 #84

John, I thank you for that onethatcares Jun 2014 #90

No problem. I was preparing that post for future ends anyway johnlucas Jun 2014 #96

This is sad IronLionZion Jun 2014 #14

You're right. Iggo Jun 2014 #18

I'd imagine his friends & family are in some pain right now (nt) Inkfreak Jun 2014 #24

I imagine they are. Iggo Jun 2014 #49

Yes, they are very hurt! He left behind a son, mother, brothers, a sister & lots of nieces & nephews Ghost in the Machine Jun 2014 #63

I didn't kill him. I didn't wish him dead. Iggo Jun 2014 #64

I never said you did! I was agreeing with you about him leaving behind people who are hurting... Ghost in the Machine Jun 2014 #70

Gah! I totally misunderstood! Iggo Jun 2014 #73

It's all good, friend.... no harm, no foul! Ghost in the Machine Jun 2014 #75

Still not funny etherealtruth Jun 2014 #21

You're not the only who doesn't find it funny. It's horrible. I hate guns but Cha Jun 2014 #91

The DU is as rude as any right wing site at times. A person died but since it was a gun it is ok. nt Logical Jun 2014 #33

Niw you can see how upsetting it is when Wayne LaPierre lets his thoughts out Thinkingabout Jun 2014 #53

The NRA does more for gun safety than "gun safety advocates" do friendly_iconoclast Jun 2014 #56

Some body needs to spend some safety traing time on Wayne LaPierre and Thinkingabout Jun 2014 #57

What did Lil' Wayne and the OC jerks do that was unsafe? friendly_iconoclast Jun 2014 #60

what no answer Duckhunter935 Jun 2014 #102

Some people react badly when their assertions are questioned,... friendly_iconoclast Jun 2014 #114

We only hate guns when the wrong people die. ileus Jun 2014 #101

Welcome to the caring and sympathetic democratic underground! n-t Logical Jun 2014 #40

ya. see, i do not see the humor either. a man died. in an accident. it is sad. seabeyond Jun 2014 #80

People need to understand that guns can be quite dangerous. Nye Bevan Jun 2014 #15

We laugh at people who die now? Michigander_Life Jun 2014 #16

The laughter was for the fanfiction Six Feet Under episode. KamaAina Jun 2014 #17

If you had any class you would self delete. We will wait and see. nt Logical Jun 2014 #42

Well that's one opinion malaise Jun 2014 #20

Feel free to hand that award to his family. I'm sure they'll appreciate it. (nt) Inkfreak Jun 2014 #25

Classy as usual! n-t Logical Jun 2014 #41

No just brutally frank malaise Jun 2014 #45

LOL, ok Mr. Perfect. Bet you are a blast to hang with. n-t Logical Jun 2014 #48

I think you meant REP Jun 2014 #111

You are 100% correct. Posters are real jerks when it come to this stuff. Making fun of a death. nt Logical Jun 2014 #34

I wholeheartedly agree about it being hurtful to others to laugh at it. kentauros Jun 2014 #55

please tell me this guy was a member of the NRA... liberalla Jun 2014 #23

Sad story. Dunno why he didn't properly store his gun (nt) Inkfreak Jun 2014 #26

sad story bigtree Jun 2014 #31

+1000 nt Logical Jun 2014 #36

Glad you think this is so funny. If he accidentally hit a tree and died would you put.... Logical Jun 2014 #38

Some deaths are more equal than others, eh? Eleanors38 Jun 2014 #43

i do think it would have been worse if the gun shot ended up hitting someone else JI7 Jun 2014 #71

but at least he died knowing the government could not oppress him! Takket Jun 2014 #44

Should have invested in first aid training on how to use a tourniquet. Historic NY Jun 2014 #46

He stood his ground. TeamPooka Jun 2014 #47

Maybe he was preparing to shot someone on the highway? Shoot and run? nt kelliekat44 Jun 2014 #50

Would the gun nuts at least allow for mandatory Kingofalldems Jun 2014 #52

I guess he was just standing his ground... abakan Jun 2014 #54

exercising his 2nd amendment rights....sad spanone Jun 2014 #61

Most likely the handgun was not in a proper holster. ... spin Jun 2014 #62

Yep. The one back home. WinkyDink Jun 2014 #93

Just another day in the life... 99Forever Jun 2014 #65

I see the DU Ghoul Crew is out in force on this one. flvegan Jun 2014 #68

Well, don't YOU live a sensitive life! WinkyDink Jun 2014 #94

After reading post #92, I think this might be fun. flvegan Jun 2014 #99

Lol leeroysphitz Jun 2014 #69

Yeah, that's hilarious. Stay classy. REP Jun 2014 #72

you're an idiot,making fun of a tragic accident, you don't know this man and the exact circumstance Demonaut Jun 2014 #77

I Could See This Being A Bit Funny If He Only Sustained Minor Injuries... Corey_Baker08 Jun 2014 #78

Guns! Guns! Guns! SheilaT Jun 2014 #79

One less gun clown. nt valerief Jun 2014 #81

Ok, maybe there's no actual humor to be found, but driving with a loaded gun?? I'm WinkyDink Jun 2014 #82

Guns are not Toys people. There's no need to carry a gun in your waistband while you're driving johnlucas Jun 2014 #83

On his way to Home Depot to strut around and show off his gun? mnhtnbb Jun 2014 #85

Glad to see so many get off when someone accidental dies. dilby Jun 2014 #86

Try reading the entire post. mnhtnbb Jun 2014 #87

I am sorry I missed his comment about this being a tragedy. dilby Jun 2014 #88

My bad meant to post under the original poster. dilby Jun 2014 #89

Stupid is as stupid does. Do you always defend stupidity? WinkyDink Jun 2014 #92

Nope and I do not laugh at it either. dilby Jun 2014 #95

I feel sorry for the guy Shankapotomus Jun 2014 #98

Kangaroo carry kills people ileus Jun 2014 #100

Very very sad. deathrind Jun 2014 #103

There are so many cliched posts in this OP... Inkfreak Jun 2014 #108

Well, then... nadinbrzezinski Jun 2014 #109

Once again, the laughter is for the potential episode of Six Feet Under KamaAina Jun 2014 #113