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Ilsa

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3. You're right: the setup failed her and the daughters.

Reply to TexasBushwhacker (Original post)

Mon Jun 27, 2016, 09:56 PM

Jun 2016

The police knew there was domestic abuse and mental illness there, but no one made sure the guns were locked up somewhere else.

I'm glad you did that for your father. You probably saved his life, even if you weren't allowed to share it with him.

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The tragedy involving Christy Sheats did not have to happen. [View all] TexasBushwhacker Jun 2016 OP

That was a brave thing to do with your father. I hope it turns out well. Dustlawyer Jun 2016 #1

He didn't kill anyone or get killed by the police TexasBushwhacker Jun 2016 #2

You're right: the setup failed her and the daughters. Ilsa Jun 2016 #3

Powerful story.. it took courage to do what you did. mountain grammy Jun 2016 #4

You're a strong person, and I admire you for your strength. herding cats Jun 2016 #5

Who decides who is mentally ill? IronLionZion Jun 2016 #6

I wouldn't want to be the father of a child murdered by some mentally unstable person. Hulk Jun 2016 #8

Who is mentally unstable? IronLionZion Jun 2016 #13

Yes the police will seize the weapons gwheezie Jun 2016 #11

Well said. Hulk Jun 2016 #7

I'm just against guns. rusty quoin Jun 2016 #9

It has emerged that Christy Sheats had also spoken against gun control. avaistheone1 Jun 2016 #10

Good Work With Your Father RobinA Jun 2016 #12