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In reply to the discussion: New Neighbors Hold Black Man,Family At Gunpoint [View all]HiPointDem
(20,729 posts)35. the best outcome would be for the neighbors to come over and apologize. it would sure make
life easier for all concerned. whereas suing them might guarantee years of misery.
if it happened to me, i wouldn't want to live in that neighborhood unless someone *did* come over and apologize.
we are lucky to have had two great neighbors for years. but one died and it's a crapshoot in this neighborhood. we had a succession of crackheads before these people.
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That's good but it's only one aspect of the damage, I do hope the neighbors apologize
Uncle Joe
Apr 2012
#4
well, come to think of it I think the 'welcome wagon' was a package of discount coupons
magical thyme
Apr 2012
#39
Proving once again that half of all Americans are totally insane with fear.
sinkingfeeling
Apr 2012
#12
Black folks have had "Welcome Wagons" in certain neighborhoods that looked alot this one.
Ecumenist
Apr 2012
#29
Would you blame her, Tapermaker? I know I would be much more likely to and I tell you what-
Ecumenist
Apr 2012
#23
the best outcome would be for the neighbors to come over and apologize. it would sure make
HiPointDem
Apr 2012
#35
i guess the neighbors were on her property threatening her so i think she had a case to shoot them.
HiPointDem
Apr 2012
#34
My husband is a "gun nut" who doesn't believe that the 2nd ammendment covers shooting at innocent
Ecumenist
Apr 2012
#30
GOOD!! What they did was OFF.THE CHAIN!! Maybe if this starts happening more often,
Ecumenist
Apr 2012
#42