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missingthebigdog

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4. Have some respect.

Reply to Gene Debs (Reply #1)

Sun Jun 12, 2016, 09:54 PM

Jun 2016

This is a gesture of respect, and of recognition of the horrific grief of everyone who is touched by this.

You are right- it doesn't solve anything- but what would at this point?? These people are dead, and all we can do is grieve.

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This message was self-deleted by its author Gene Debs Jun 2016 #1

You have my pity, what a life you must live. nt William769 Jun 2016 #3

Don't pity me, I can take care of myself. I do believe I could show some more fight than it Gene Debs Jun 2016 #6

Hugs to you for your loss. sheshe2 Jun 2016 #8

Besides the respect it shows for the victims, ordering the Flag at half staff calls attention to still_one Jun 2016 #9

Have some respect. missingthebigdog Jun 2016 #4

Do you honestly think he can do nothing? He's the President of the United States, FFS. This is Gene Debs Jun 2016 #5

What, precisely, would you suggest he do? missingthebigdog Jun 2016 #7

Very well said, thanks still_one Jun 2016 #10

You are aware that the President of the United States can actually draft and propose Gene Debs Jun 2016 #13

I get that you are angry and upset. We all are. missingthebigdog Jun 2016 #14

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You can tell me whatever you want... titaniumsalute Jun 2016 #17

and of course you didn't answer my question... titaniumsalute Jun 2016 #18

What do you expect him to do? sheshe2 Jun 2016 #11

FYI Duckhunter935 Jun 2016 #12

What would you want? IronLionZion Jun 2016 #19

Good. 7962 Jun 2016 #2