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Post removed Post removed Jul 2016 #1
Do you really need to stir this pot? n/t Chemisse Jul 2016 #5
You just did Person 2713 Jul 2016 #8
Thank God OccupyPA Jul 2016 #2
The "did this alone" thing doesn't make sense. ag_dude Jul 2016 #3
No it is not... brooklynite Jul 2016 #9
Why is CNN (and most other news sources) reporting otherwise? ag_dude Jul 2016 #14
Reporting tends to be chaotic... brooklynite Jul 2016 #16
To me it means he wasn't working in conjunction with a group like BLM. wcast Jul 2016 #13
Nice job by the robot. TheCowsCameHome Jul 2016 #4
Indeed - a handy little device in circumstances such as these n/t Chemisse Jul 2016 #6
This sounds like a first. TheCowsCameHome Jul 2016 #7
I don't ever recall hearing of this either. Chemisse Jul 2016 #11
Just doing its job Capt. Obvious Jul 2016 #12
That was my first thought, as well. Frank Cannon Jul 2016 #23
Ummm, no, no it's not. HeartoftheMidwest Jul 2016 #15
agree.... dhill926 Jul 2016 #17
agreed gopiscrap Jul 2016 #18
Tear gas and flash bangs DISORIENT a shooter; they don't DISABLE one. brooklynite Jul 2016 #19
Agreed. christx30 Jul 2016 #24
The suspect had told police he had explosives and would use them.... groundloop Jul 2016 #21
I understand what you're both saying about explosives, but.... HeartoftheMidwest Jul 2016 #25
I'll amend this post, in light of... HeartoftheMidwest Jul 2016 #27
So we should let one murderous asshole hold one or multiple city blocks hostage for how long again? snooper2 Jul 2016 #31
Until, if possible... HeartoftheMidwest Jul 2016 #32
But he did continue to shoot at police, how many more should he be allowed to attempt to kill Maru Kitteh Jul 2016 #36
They had him cornered. In a parking garage. HeartoftheMidwest Jul 2016 #37
Because he CONTINUED TO SHOOT AT THEM. Maru Kitteh Jul 2016 #39
I haven't seen anything reported anywhere ( yet )...... HeartoftheMidwest Jul 2016 #43
You said to just let him keep trying to kill people until he runs out of ammunition Maru Kitteh Jul 2016 #47
Again, NOT seeing any indications ( yet ) that police were in any danger. HeartoftheMidwest Jul 2016 #49
You said to just let him keep trying to kill people until he runs out of ammunition Maru Kitteh Jul 2016 #50
I said no such thing. HeartoftheMidwest Jul 2016 #53
Yeah, you did. All anyone has to do is look at your posts, so explain it. Maru Kitteh Jul 2016 #54
I said his ammo supply was limited. HeartoftheMidwest Jul 2016 #56
He would only run out of ammo if he was shooting at the police muriel_volestrangler Jul 2016 #59
At the press conference Calista241 Jul 2016 #61
There are some people who believe cops need to "take one (or a hundred) for the team" ProudToBeBlueInRhody Jul 2016 #60
Just let him fire until he runs out? TipTok Jul 2016 #38
Oh Jesus, it's not murder to kill a mass-murdering madman geek tragedy Jul 2016 #30
The fact that no one gunned him down where he stood.. HeartoftheMidwest Jul 2016 #33
they only have that obligation if it doesn't put their own geek tragedy Jul 2016 #34
"His life was not worth risking theirs." HeartoftheMidwest Jul 2016 #40
It's not their job to assist this guy in killing more of them. geek tragedy Jul 2016 #41
I see we're at an impasse. HeartoftheMidwest Jul 2016 #55
And if the gunman had any desire to live, christx30 Jul 2016 #42
Reply to geek and Christ: HeartoftheMidwest Jul 2016 #45
They were expecting him to try and break out. Calista241 Jul 2016 #62
Saddle up. nt msanthrope Jul 2016 #44
Sorry. HeartoftheMidwest Jul 2016 #46
Maybe get your ass down to the next active shooter situation and let him shoot at you Maru Kitteh Jul 2016 #48
If you use lethal force against police officers you should expect them to respond in kind. Maven Jul 2016 #51
I would feel better if the police were able to... HeartoftheMidwest Jul 2016 #57
big difference between a normal suspect DonCoquixote Jul 2016 #52
So sending the robot in with tear gas... HeartoftheMidwest Jul 2016 #58
I had no idea these robots were used offensively citood Jul 2016 #10
Fucking morons Blue_Tires Jul 2016 #20
The only reason the "target on (your) backs (is) bigger" is straightforward. Igel Jul 2016 #28
was this one shooter? Sunlei Jul 2016 #22
Good question: could it be that he was actually acting alone? alcibiades_mystery Jul 2016 #29
Since when? ramapo Jul 2016 #26
It wouldn't be the first time the government bombed Americans Taitertots Jul 2016 #35
It was an explosive charge on a bomb disposal robot. Calista241 Jul 2016 #63
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