Gun Control & RKBA

sarisataka

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20. Semi-rhetorical question...

Sat Jan 18, 2014, 02:46 PM

Jan 2014

is it progressive to judge an entire group of people by the actions of one member? And in this case are we going to judge CCW holders, retired police officers, the elderly, all of the above or other?

What we have in this case is a retired officer, authorized to carry in any/every city and state in the U.S. who has apparently committed murder. He has been arrested and will face trial. My long distance knowledge based on news reports is that he is guilty as sin and should face life imprisonment. Maybe there are unreported mitigating circumstances but I cannot imagine what they could be, unless there was a brick in the popcorn.

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Florida popcorn shooting: Are concealed guns about self-defense or power? [View all] SecularMotion Jan 2014 OP

Another lunatic pistolero pscot Jan 2014 #1

Obviously Standing his Ground against that deadly popcorn. Starboard Tack Jan 2014 #2

This "pro-carry" person has no desire to spin this. Lizzie Poppet Jan 2014 #5

If all had your attitude and integrity, we would have far fewer shootings. Starboard Tack Jan 2014 #11

Even though the overwhelming majority of gun carriers never have get in any trouble? bossy22 Jan 2014 #23

Very true. You make a good point. Starboard Tack Jan 2014 #32

from 2008-2011 gejohnston Jan 2014 #34

27 what? Unjustified homicides by CCW holders? Starboard Tack Jan 2014 #36

that is the correct number for Florida gejohnston Jan 2014 #39

that is the key question bossy22 Jan 2014 #43

re: "That equals 1,000 unjustified killings a year by CCW holders." discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2014 #46

You may not feel that poster Lizzie Poppet is Representative of the majority of gun carriers but ... spin Jan 2014 #24

I appreciate your thoughtful response. Starboard Tack Jan 2014 #30

please define "gun nuttery"? gejohnston Jan 2014 #33

In my years of shooting and talking to gun owners I have met two ... spin Jan 2014 #38

Thanks for another thoughtful and well reasoned post. Starboard Tack Jan 2014 #41

Firearm and ammo sales absolutely skyrocketed after Obama was elected and also ... spin Jan 2014 #44

Gun carriers can become a problem when they carry gun because they are paranoid, as Mr. Reeves lumpy Jan 2014 #31

My point is that most people who legally carry concealed are NOT like Mr. Reeves. ... spin Jan 2014 #35

Thank you for the kind words! Lizzie Poppet Jan 2014 #26

I've seen maybe three "pro-carry folk try to spin this" sir pball Jan 2014 #6

actually not gejohnston Jan 2014 #7

gejohnston: you're being too nice, Ranchemp. Jan 2014 #9

So, what substance abuse or mental health issue caused this homicide? Starboard Tack Jan 2014 #12

I don't think there is a test to weed out control freaks gejohnston Jan 2014 #14

Yet the sherriff seemed to think the solution is mental health and substance abuse Starboard Tack Jan 2014 #22

or simply his observation gejohnston Jan 2014 #25

"If it were common, it wouldn't be news" - Really? Starboard Tack Jan 2014 #37

not the same question gejohnston Jan 2014 #40

Diagnostic medicine is not hard science. Starboard Tack Jan 2014 #42

that is true of any diagnostics gejohnston Jan 2014 #45

Pasco County Sheriff is a gun nut SecularMotion Jan 2014 #13

Appointed by Gov. Rick Scott SecularMotion Jan 2014 #15

WTF does this have to do with the Sheriff? Ranchemp. Jan 2014 #16

He is actually typical of law enforcemment who are not gejohnston Jan 2014 #17

re: "...surely it would make your job...easier..." discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2014 #47

There's no "spin" to this incident, Ranchemp. Jan 2014 #8

I'd imagine it varies. Lizzie Poppet Jan 2014 #3

Power. Imposing one's will. Settling personal grievances. Loudly Jan 2014 #4

And Loudly/Shares joins the debate with his Ranchemp. Jan 2014 #10

Guns Are The New Middle Finger otohara Jan 2014 #18

LOL. Ranchemp. Jan 2014 #19

So with fewer shooting events every year, we must be getting more polite, right? DonP Jan 2014 #21

30,000 Deaths Per Year = Polite otohara Jan 2014 #27

20K of which are suicides gejohnston Jan 2014 #28

Semi-rhetorical question... sarisataka Jan 2014 #20

personal safety device....for personal defense. ileus Jan 2014 #29