Parents knew Oxford High suspect was troubled, charged with manslaughter, officials say

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47. I disagree.

I don't have a weapon. I don't store weapons. I don't practice shooting. And, I don't know what these people did to merit these charges. Maybe they did something. But, unless they loaded the weapon, handed it to him and encouraged him to shoot it up, unless they are mind readers, I don't agree with the charges.

We have in this country a concentrated cadre of people who swear by the 2nd amendment, and actively oppose any changes. I think we should alter access laws, but it's hard to see where these people should be held responsible for this reprehensible act under current law. Did they have the weapon locked up or not? Even if they didn't, it's hard to see how they could be charged with these crimes. Holding them responsible for their almost adult son's actions begs the question of why aren't ALL of us responsible, from those that rally against gun law reform to Kyle's jury who let him off scot free in what to me was clearly a murder...but, a jury of his peers spoke, and off he goes...a tragic event which has now ruined everyone's lives. I'll bet he didn't plan on this. He should have just cut out the middle men and shot his parents directly. That's what he wanted, isn't it?

And, I don't agree with the prosecutor's announcement that they are going to make an example of these defendants. That's enough to let them off. That's not what the law is for. Punish them if you will, but I think this falls under cruel and unusual punishment, which is forbidden. You don't prosecute someone just to make an example of them. Now they will pit parents against son. Typical American justice. Make your deal, even if you don't deserve the punishment because you are not guilty.