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19. You got to be kidding me?

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Thu Oct 29, 2015, 03:50 PM

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Florida man who shot theatergoer for texting to invoke 'stand your ground' [View all] SecularMotion Oct 2015 OP

Remember, folks, guns don't kill people. Popcorn kills people. KamaAina Oct 2015 #1

Then this sign needs to be posted... KansDem Oct 2015 #6

That's what they want us to believe. valerief Oct 2015 #68

Now I get it... CincyDem Oct 2015 #2

Hey, that oily crap they put on popcorn in theatres Kelvin Mace Oct 2015 #17

comment to keep eye on thread and kick and recomment n/t w0nderer Oct 2015 #3

He should die in prison with a life sentence as the criminal that he is. nt TeamPooka Oct 2015 #4

Popcorn. crim son Oct 2015 #5

The tipping point approacheth, gun nuts. onehandle Oct 2015 #7

Mere wishful thinking on your part. friendly_iconoclast Oct 2015 #23

They only said it approacheth maxsolomon Oct 2015 #31

"(I)s it your contention that gun rights will just keep becoming more liberal unto infinity?" No... friendly_iconoclast Oct 2015 #37

And The Good News, People Continue To Get Shot & Killed SoCalMusicLover Oct 2015 #38

Frankly, we could seriously lessen the numbers of those killed and wounded by legalizing drugs. Big_Mike Oct 2015 #55

You *are* aware that the rates of such things happening are declining, are you not? friendly_iconoclast Oct 2015 #56

Thas funny. GGJohn Oct 2015 #58

So that's what those dancing boxes of popcorn and candy want me in the lobby for . . . Journeyman Oct 2015 #8

But if he Oulson HAD something more lethal to attack with than popcorn rocktivity Oct 2015 #9

Which Is Why It's His Fault SoCalMusicLover Oct 2015 #39

People who text during movies and plays should not be shot LastLiberal in PalmSprings Oct 2015 #10

It wasn't during the movie. Movie hadn't started yet. (nt) jeff47 Oct 2015 #27

Yes, and Reeves was also texting before he murdered Oulson for texting. nt ohnoyoudidnt Oct 2015 #57

maybe they were texting each other? 0rganism Oct 2015 #67

If the victim had been texting from the DEFENDANT'S phone rocktivity Oct 2015 #44

Didn't Jeb Bush sign that lunatic shit? Darb Oct 2015 #11

Words fail me so k&r. The only thing that can stop a bad guy with popcorn is a good uppityperson Oct 2015 #12

Makes me wonder what abuses he may have committed while active police duty suffragette Oct 2015 #50

I'm sure the usual band of gun murder lovers will be along SwankyXomb Oct 2015 #13

Be sure and point them out for us, willya? IMO this guy should do hard time friendly_iconoclast Oct 2015 #24

Me too Duckhunter935 Oct 2015 #51

Same here. beevul Oct 2015 #54

When they do, make sure you point them out so we can roundly condemn them. GGJohn Oct 2015 #59

the murder victim is white, so it won't work nt geek tragedy Oct 2015 #14

Sadly, this is true. yardwork Oct 2015 #29

+1000 Blue_Tires Oct 2015 #35

This is why we need to restrict gun ownership to mostly law enforcement Township75 Oct 2015 #15

Because shooting police officers ends so well for the shooter. (nt) jeff47 Oct 2015 #28

Scumbag. blackspade Oct 2015 #16

Oh come on guys! blondie58 Oct 2015 #18

You got to be kidding me? Catherine Vincent Oct 2015 #19

Don't bring popcorn Geronimoe Oct 2015 #20

I find nothing humorous about this story. n/t SomeGuyInEagan Oct 2015 #21

Right. So now "Stand Your Ground" means NastyRiffraff Oct 2015 #22

He is going to *attempt* it, with no guarantee it will work. Hopefully, it won't... friendly_iconoclast Oct 2015 #25

Unfortunately, some gun owners think it entitles them ThoughtCriminal Oct 2015 #33

In this case, all parties are/were white friendly_iconoclast Oct 2015 #34

Yes but the victim was a big strong young man and the murderer was a small old former MillennialDem Oct 2015 #45

Just because a defense attorney claims something doesn't mean it is true. n/t PoliticAverse Oct 2015 #26

Again, he was not texting during the movie. Previews before the movie Person 2713 Oct 2015 #49

If this defense works, perhaps Florida will repeal the law. yardwork Oct 2015 #30

snowballs chance in hell maxsolomon Oct 2015 #32

If his victim was Black, not only would he walk. He wouldn't even be charged. Yavin4 Oct 2015 #36

+1000 Blue_Tires Oct 2015 #69

He must have a very strange psychiatric condition: fear of popcorn. Vinca Oct 2015 #40

gun humpers are the biggest cowards on the planet Skittles Oct 2015 #41

Why wouldn't he try a SYG defense? Captain Stern Oct 2015 #42

Wish I could be on that jury. Deadly popcorn ??? sinkingfeeling Oct 2015 #43

I may well get banned for saying this, but if I was the widow, I would be the one on trial MillennialDem Oct 2015 #46

Sink in your own quicksand, Curtis. Dont call me Shirley Oct 2015 #47

You like quicksand? Try this quote by Reeves: christx30 Oct 2015 #53

That triples the reason this cold blooded killer should lose his case. Dont call me Shirley Oct 2015 #71

Oh I totally agree with you. christx30 Oct 2015 #73

The only way to stop a bad guy with a popcorn is a good guy with a popgun Bucky Oct 2015 #48

Sounds like open/shut case of 2nd degree murder. roamer65 Oct 2015 #52

more road rage without a car. all it takes is a gun and a violent, impulsive person. Sunlei Oct 2015 #60

I would so love to believe DonCoquixote Oct 2015 #61

I believe the only reason charges are being discussed mountain grammy Oct 2015 #62

Will the NRA now call for open carry gun phones? Kingofalldems Oct 2015 #63

So, the only way to stop a jerk with popcorn... Beartracks Oct 2015 #64

Theatre popcorn can be really scary. Chemisse Oct 2015 #65

In any sane world, this ass goes to jail. lark Oct 2015 #66

Totally legalized murder? world wide wally Oct 2015 #70

The current right wing is the biggest threat this country has ever faced. IHateTheGOP Oct 2015 #72

I've seen lots of gunners support this shitbag alcibiades_mystery Oct 2015 #74

This is why we have trials. Turbineguy Oct 2015 #75

Popcorn can be deadly! HassleCat Oct 2015 #76