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21. We had better get used to this

Tue May 19, 2015, 06:16 AM

May 2015

It's not going to stop.

Not police murdering unarmed citizens, not preventable fatal "accidents" involving firearms.

We'd need a fundamental change in thinking on a national basis, and that's not going to happen. With Fox "News" and National Hate Radio blaring out there 24/7 telling people everything is right with America except for libbruls and our soshalist Kenyan prezzydent, 15 year old kids will continue to keep loaded guns in their bedrooms and sometimes shoot them when they near noises outside the window.

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Boy shoots through window, kills friend trying to wake him [View all] Judi Lynn May 2015 OP

Stupid fucking guns. SoapBox May 2015 #1

You know, it seems to me that... NiceTryGuy May 2015 #2

paranoid idiots do not make the best decisions Skittles May 2015 #4

amen. Sorry, but guns ARE the problem. secondwind May 2015 #6

I agree Canoe52 May 2015 #13

why are u apologizing Romeo.lima333 May 2015 #23

There is a distinct and relevant difference between expressions of apology and expressions of sorrow LanternWaste May 2015 #56

i wasnt asking you. Romeo.lima333 May 2015 #58

Quite true! Guns are quick, no time for second or third thoughts. They allow a knee jerk reaction RKP5637 May 2015 #52

too many stupid people with guns ... secondwind May 2015 #7

I did that more than a few times as a teenager BrotherIvan May 2015 #10

bump in the night--shoot kiri May 2015 #17

I thought the same thing... KansDem May 2015 #53

No, the gun is the problem. SheilaT May 2015 #16

If he didn't have a gun - surprise! Everybody is still alive!! Elmer S. E. Dump May 2015 #29

no, we are changing our way of life to accommodate guns samsingh May 2015 #51

Yeah, the stupid gun in the hands of ann--- May 2015 #55

Stupid fucking parents letting their CHILD have a loaded stupid fucking gun. cui bono May 2015 #100

... shenmue May 2015 #3

That's appalling nt Momgonepostal May 2015 #5

Proper secured storage is a good thing. ManiacJoe May 2015 #8

Agreed, proper storage in that case.... daleanime May 2015 #11

People who are paranoid want the gun right at hand. Binkie The Clown May 2015 #14

And if they can't do that they shouldn't be allowed to have guns. Elmer S. E. Dump May 2015 #31

If only there had been a good guy with a gun near by to save the day... Electric Monk May 2015 #9

The shooter was the good guy... Human101948 May 2015 #19

Your post is in serious need of a sarcasm indication. Paladin May 2015 #26

Whenever I see a stupid comment like that I look at their profile and sure enough! Elmer S. E. Dump May 2015 #32

Perhaps you should read the posts... Human101948 May 2015 #43

Statistics may also be quite indicative... LanternWaste May 2015 #57

No thank you, but thanks for YOUR concern! Elmer S. E. Dump May 2015 #60

Yeah, I figured he was part of the resident Gun Enthusiast cadre. (nt) Paladin May 2015 #44

Well it shows how obstinately you cling to your preconceived notions... Human101948 May 2015 #61

Your post #19 on this thread justified all my notions about you. (nt) Paladin May 2015 #63

Sorry if my attempt at humor was not obvious... Human101948 May 2015 #66

I got it right away, and I've seen some of your gungeon posts, and you're not a gun nut. Electric Monk May 2015 #71

Thanks for paying attention! Human101948 May 2015 #73

Yeah, about that, you failed pretty hard this time. Sorry to break it to you. nt Electric Monk May 2015 #72

I gave a clear indication that a sarcasm notice was needed for post #19. Paladin May 2015 #75

Then learn how to look for sarcasm without flashing lights pointing it out. DisgustipatedinCA May 2015 #94

Sarcasm alerts are ALWAYS a good idea on non-serious gun posts. Paladin May 2015 #97

Shouldn't this be some kind of murder charge? joshcryer May 2015 #12

Maybe he thought it was a zombie apocalypse, Binkie The Clown May 2015 #15

Did you notice he was 15? lostnfound May 2015 #18

When I was 12 my 13 year old neighbor shot at me. joshcryer May 2015 #20

You are lucky to be alive, this boy's friend is not. Beacool May 2015 #81

At that age, judgment isn't a strong suit. then 15 y.o. shouldnt have guns Romeo.lima333 May 2015 #24

We had better get used to this DFW May 2015 #21

Because an armed society is such a polite society, you know. Novara May 2015 #22

"More people with guns = more gun deaths" is not actually true hack89 May 2015 #35

And gun ownership is also declining jeff47 May 2015 #84

The important point is that gun deaths are declining hack89 May 2015 #85

Actually, it does reflect criminal ownership jeff47 May 2015 #86

I suspect you are right - guns are a steadily declining threat to society hack89 May 2015 #88

I heard that statement years ago, and nearly choke on my laughter. asked the person, "do you niyad May 2015 #65

Always ID your target. ileus May 2015 #25

You would know. Elmer S. E. Dump May 2015 #34

Yes, he probably does Telcontar May 2015 #62

I don't listen to gun lovers for advice. Sorry. They have no worthwhile advice for me. Elmer S. E. Dump May 2015 #64

So we who may disagree with your point are Gun Nuts???????????? DreamSmoker May 2015 #70

Keep believing, Dream Weaver! Elmer S. E. Dump May 2015 #79

Thats it??? That is all you base your point on????? DreamSmoker May 2015 #89

Everything you said is irrelevant to the issue at hand Elmer S. E. Dump May 2015 #93

As I have said angrychair May 2015 #83

What a small mind Telcontar May 2015 #74

I actually have a very large mind/brain and a high IQ. Elmer S. E. Dump May 2015 #78

Right, well on the internet you can be anyone you want Telcontar May 2015 #99

I don't do that. I'm just myself. Everything is real, but the name. Elmer S. E. Dump May 2015 #101

There Shoud Be Charges erpowers May 2015 #27

He will suffer for the rest of his life over this. No need to charge him. lostnfound May 2015 #28

He KILLED SOMEONE. Recklessly by shooting without knowing whom or what he geek tragedy May 2015 #50

Maybe Not erpowers May 2015 #68

That's horrifying lostnfound May 2015 #92

More Good Than Bad erpowers May 2015 #96

ah yes, guns. Javaman May 2015 #30

American values will give all Americans PTSD at some point. mountain grammy May 2015 #36

It is going to be a busy week for teens and guns... Sancho May 2015 #33

Problem is you can control guns better than you can control people. Elmer S. E. Dump May 2015 #38

Maybe.... Sancho May 2015 #39

Was this a Hunting Rifle or kid sleeping with Glock under the pillow? One_Life_To_Give May 2015 #37

Why does that matter? truebluegreen May 2015 #40

Because one wouldn't normally keep a hunting rifle loaded One_Life_To_Give May 2015 #42

Mackeon... Dont call me Shirley May 2015 #41

They shall turn their swords into ploughshares, and their spears into sickles. Elmer S. E. Dump May 2015 #95

I think if you pee your pants when you see something you don't understand then you should not GoneFishin May 2015 #45

But it's in Montana-the wild west where everyone has a gun and always did have one and, and, and... Ford_Prefect May 2015 #46

where were the parents when the 2 boys were "knocking & throwing pebbles" at 2:30 am? wordpix May 2015 #47

How else do you wake your friends in the middle of the night? JustABozoOnThisBus May 2015 #48

I believe it's called a cell phone Politicalboi May 2015 #77

probably asleep. doesn't mean it was okay for the junior gun nut to fire away geek tragedy May 2015 #67

Guns and idiots rarely prove to be a good combination. geek tragedy May 2015 #49

Whatever happened to calling out, "Who's there?" CrispyQ May 2015 #54

Don't you know a window creeper can stab you dead with a slushy straw in .0006420 seconds? alcibiades_mystery May 2015 #59

what ARE Americans so afraid of? MisterP May 2015 #69

The answer is simple, they are afraid of each other. Beacool May 2015 #82

lots of cowards in the "Home of the Brave" Skittles May 2015 #91

Bingo! tabasco May 2015 #98

why is it the desire to have guns for personal protection increases as common sense decreases? yurbud May 2015 #76

Yeah, because that's what anyone would do when someone knocks on their window. Beacool May 2015 #80

What 15 year old secondvariety May 2015 #87

its all about fear olddots May 2015 #90