“The ACLU, which advocates for people with mental health struggles, said the rule reinforced a stereotype that people with mental disabilities are violent. The organization argued in a letter to members of Congress that there's no data to support a connection between receiving disability benefits and a propensity toward gun violence.”
Concerts and churches seem to be the new target of choice for these events. College and school shootings are starting to decrease because of the safeguards being taken to make it more difficult and limit casualties. It took almost 2 decades to get to the point schools are at, so what steps are even feasible for a concert or church? Obviously no one is going to address the gun issue, so we better start coming up with defensive solutions.
Churches will need to adopt the run, hide, fight approach. Mandatory viewing for entire congregations.
After that shooters can move on to grocery stores and shopping centers. Maybe even state and county fairs. The possibilities are endless!
I bet there's some mass shooter who's currently considered a responsible gun owner planning his church event right now and cussing this latest guy out: "For gawds sakes. You just had to go shoot up a church right before I was gonna go shoot up a church... didn't ya?"
There's probably a Google doc out there where you have to pick your date and make sure your shooting is the only one scheduled for the month at that type of establishment. So "church" is checked off for this month.
What I'm actually surprised about so far is that these fucking assholes aren't live streaming their repugnant acts. How long before someone is "scoping" or Facebook live streaming it?
I didn't understand after the Vegas shooting and still don't understand after this one. What is wrong with saying your "thoughts and prayers" are with the victims? Even the anti-gun liberals use that phrase. No one has ever said thoughts and prayers will solve everything or bring the dead back, and this forum is acting like that what every gun owners has said. I just don't get the attack on people using that phrase, especially since he's been said by pretty much everyone on both sides of the gun debate.
It is an empty and meaningless gesture that makes people feel absolved of the obligation to actually do something that has an effect on the real world. In a case like this, where the people who were killed were actively worshipping and praying at their time of death, it rings extra hollow. Frankly, it's insulting to the intelligence and dignity of the human race.
So you think equally low of Hilary and Obama when they use that phrase? Because, they, and probably every other democratic in office, have as well.
I didn't understand after the Vegas shooting and still don't understand after this one. What is wrong with saying your "thoughts and prayers" are with the victims? Even the anti-gun liberals use that phrase. No one has ever said thoughts and prayers will solve everything or bring the dead back, and this forum is acting like that what every gun owners has said. I just don't get the attack on people using that phrase, especially since he's been said by pretty much everyone on both sides of the gun debate.
It is an empty and meaningless gesture that makes people feel absolved of the obligation to actually do something that has an effect on the real world. In a case like this, where the people who were killed were actively worshipping and praying at their time of death, it rings extra hollow. Frankly, it's insulting to the intelligence and dignity of the human race.
So you think equally low of Hilary and Obama when they use that phrase? Because, they, and probably every other democratic in office, have as well.
no, because in addition to their thoughts and prayers, they advocate for real change.
I didn't understand after the Vegas shooting and still don't understand after this one. What is wrong with saying your "thoughts and prayers" are with the victims? Even the anti-gun liberals use that phrase. No one has ever said thoughts and prayers will solve everything or bring the dead back, and this forum is acting like that what every gun owners has said. I just don't get the attack on people using that phrase, especially since he's been said by pretty much everyone on both sides of the gun debate.
It is an empty and meaningless gesture that makes people feel absolved of the obligation to actually do something that has an effect on the real world. In a case like this, where the people who were killed were actively worshipping and praying at their time of death, it rings extra hollow. Frankly, it's insulting to the intelligence and dignity of the human race.
So you think equally low of Hilary and Obama when they use that phrase? Because, they, and probably every other democratic in office, have as well.
no, because in addition to their thoughts and prayers, they advocate for real change.
I didn't understand after the Vegas shooting and still don't understand after this one. What is wrong with saying your "thoughts and prayers" are with the victims? Even the anti-gun liberals use that phrase. No one has ever said thoughts and prayers will solve everything or bring the dead back, and this forum is acting like that what every gun owners has said. I just don't get the attack on people using that phrase, especially since he's been said by pretty much everyone on both sides of the gun debate.
It is an empty and meaningless gesture that makes people feel absolved of the obligation to actually do something that has an effect on the real world. In a case like this, where the people who were killed were actively worshipping and praying at their time of death, it rings extra hollow. Frankly, it's insulting to the intelligence and dignity of the human race.
So you think equally low of Hilary and Obama when they use that phrase? Because, they, and probably every other democratic in office, have as well.
no, because in addition to their thoughts and prayers, they advocate for real change.
I could agree that there is a difference in that. I just think its a cheap shot to only criticize the phrase "thoughts and prayers." Its like calling someone out for saying "I'm sorry for your loss" at a funeral. Just doesn't make sense to me to make fun of those for saying it.
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It is their way of saying that they don't believe in God.
“The ACLU, which advocates for people with mental health struggles, said the rule reinforced a stereotype that people with mental disabilities are violent. The organization argued in a letter to members of Congress that there's no data to support a connection between receiving disability benefits and a propensity toward gun violence.”
That damn ACLU...
I don't mind making it harder for everyone to get a gun, not just people with mental health issues.
I didn't understand after the Vegas shooting and still don't understand after this one. What is wrong with saying your "thoughts and prayers" are with the victims? Even the anti-gun liberals use that phrase. No one has ever said thoughts and prayers will solve everything or bring the dead back, and this forum is acting like that what every gun owners has said. I just don't get the attack on people using that phrase, especially since he's been said by pretty much everyone on both sides of the gun debate.
It is an empty and meaningless gesture that makes people feel absolved of the obligation to actually do something that has an effect on the real world. In a case like this, where the people who were killed were actively worshipping and praying at their time of death, it rings extra hollow. Frankly, it's insulting to the intelligence and dignity of the human race.
So you think equally low of Hilary and Obama when they use that phrase? Because, they, and probably every other democratic in office, have as well.
no, because in addition to their thoughts and prayers, they advocate for real change.
I could agree that there is a difference in that. I just think its a cheap shot to only criticize the phrase "thoughts and prayers." Its like calling someone out for saying "I'm sorry for your loss" at a funeral. Just doesn't make sense to me to make fun of those for saying it.
I disagree with that comparison. maybe if the person saying it at the funeral was philosophically complicit in the person's death, then yes, that would be an applicable comparison. as gambs said, it's because many of those saying it, it is a hallow sentiment, especially when they oppose changes that MAY help to curb these deaths.
I didn't understand after the Vegas shooting and still don't understand after this one. What is wrong with saying your "thoughts and prayers" are with the victims? Even the anti-gun liberals use that phrase. No one has ever said thoughts and prayers will solve everything or bring the dead back, and this forum is acting like that what every gun owners has said. I just don't get the attack on people using that phrase, especially since he's been said by pretty much everyone on both sides of the gun debate.
It is an empty and meaningless gesture that makes people feel absolved of the obligation to actually do something that has an effect on the real world. In a case like this, where the people who were killed were actively worshipping and praying at their time of death, it rings extra hollow. Frankly, it's insulting to the intelligence and dignity of the human race.
So you think equally low of Hilary and Obama when they use that phrase? Because, they, and probably every other democratic in office, have as well.
no, because in addition to their thoughts and prayers, they advocate for real change.
I could agree that there is a difference in that. I just think its a cheap shot to only criticize the phrase "thoughts and prayers." Its like calling someone out for saying "I'm sorry for your loss" at a funeral. Just doesn't make sense to me to make fun of those for saying it.
I disagree with that comparison. maybe if the person saying it at the funeral was philosophically complicit in the person's death, then yes, that would be an applicable comparison. as gambs said, it's because many of those saying it, it is a hallow sentiment, especially when they oppose changes that MAY help to curb these deaths.
I see a lot of people why aren't religious use that phrase. That's why I compared it to saying something like "I'm sorry for your loss." How many people do you think who say "our thoughts and prayers are with you" actually go home and pray about it? Its just a saying that a lot of people, including non-believers, use in an attempt to comfort others. I see absolutely nothing wrong with it, and it just seems low to me to make fun of anyone for using it. If the beef is with lack of gun laws, then say it, don't do it in a round-about way by making fun of someone for saying their thoughts are with those who just lost loved ones.
“The ACLU, which advocates for people with mental health struggles, said the rule reinforced a stereotype that people with mental disabilities are violent. The organization argued in a letter to members of Congress that there's no data to support a connection between receiving disability benefits and a propensity toward gun violence.”
That damn ACLU...
The ACLU's opposition didn't stop Obama from implementing it though did it? Nice try.
“The ACLU, which advocates for people with mental health struggles, said the rule reinforced a stereotype that people with mental disabilities are violent. The organization argued in a letter to members of Congress that there's no data to support a connection between receiving disability benefits and a propensity toward gun violence.”
That damn ACLU...
The ACLU's opposition didn't stop Obama from implementing it though did it? Nice try.
Um...Did any opposition prevent Obama from signing the EO? In this case, though, the ACLU sided with the opposition.
It is their way of saying that they don't believe in God.
Where was god when those people went to church in Sutherland yesterday?
Has anyone ever told you that if you're religious then God will protect you from all harm and you will live a prosperous life without any struggles? If they did, they were wrong.
“The ACLU, which advocates for people with mental health struggles, said the rule reinforced a stereotype that people with mental disabilities are violent. The organization argued in a letter to members of Congress that there's no data to support a connection between receiving disability benefits and a propensity toward gun violence.”
That damn ACLU...
The ACLU's opposition didn't stop Obama from implementing it though did it? Nice try.
Um...Did any opposition prevent Obama from signing the EO? In this case, though, the ACLU sided with the opposition.
And Obama saw past the opposition from the ACLU and signed the EO. You make it sound like since the ACLU opposed it, Obama didn't sign it. If only republicans had a spine.
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Yeah, I'm going to have to disagree with your statement. Pretty sure over 2 dozen Texans got "fucked", but hey they got him in the end....a victory for gun owners everywhere.
Aurora: AR-15 Orlando: AR-15 Las Vegas: AR-15 Sandy Hook: AR-15 Umpqua CC: AR-15 San Bernardino: AR-15 Sutherland Springs: AR-15
Nothing can be done.
Well, one state made it illegal to own a bump stock with your pretty AR killing device.
Is there anybody on here opposed to the ban of owning AR-15 style assault rifles outside of LE and military?
I don't like banning guns by name. If an AR-15 gets banned, how long do you think the smallest insignificant feature is changed and comes out with a completely different name? Instead, ban the features that make an AR-15 more deadly than a typical hunting rifle.. And also in practice, what about the thousands already out there? A buyback program is going to be very expensive (yes, Australia did it, but I don't think there were nearly as many). Not to mention all the pushback that wouldn't get anything passed. The laws are so poorly written than many of them are easily avoided. I would have no problem with someone owning an AR-15 that had a truly fixed magazine of 5 rounds. I say "truly fixed" because a "fixed" magazine is defined by law as a magazine requiring a tool to remove. So many are made with a button too small for a finger that requirs a pointy object to eject. The tip of a bullet works just fine. Or even better, a cover over the ejection button with said small object attached to it, which completely makes the fixed magazine law useless and outdated. Magazine limits should be good enough for anyone who wants to hunt with one, and works fine for the collector who just wants to target shoot. Give owners 1 year to comply with getting modifications done to assault rifles.
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That damn ACLU...
What I'm actually surprised about so far is that these fucking assholes aren't live streaming their repugnant acts. How long before someone is "scoping" or Facebook live streaming it?
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I just think its a cheap shot to only criticize the phrase "thoughts and prayers." Its like calling someone out for saying "I'm sorry for your loss" at a funeral. Just doesn't make sense to me to make fun of those for saying it.
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How many people do you think who say "our thoughts and prayers are with you" actually go home and pray about it?
Its just a saying that a lot of people, including non-believers, use in an attempt to comfort others. I see absolutely nothing wrong with it, and it just seems low to me to make fun of anyone for using it. If the beef is with lack of gun laws, then say it, don't do it in a round-about way by making fun of someone for saying their thoughts are with those who just lost loved ones.
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Orlando: AR-15
Las Vegas: AR-15
Sandy Hook: AR-15
Umpqua CC: AR-15
San Bernardino: AR-15
Sutherland Springs: AR-15
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Is there anybody on here opposed to the ban of owning AR-15 style assault rifles outside of LE and military?
Nothing to be done...unless of course, you're a wizard, because of course only a wizard can pass common sense laws.
The weapon of choice very easily could have been broad rubber bands too. Ban them?
So handy and easy to use. I can go through 100 rounds in a few minutes.
Instead, ban the features that make an AR-15 more deadly than a typical hunting rifle.. And also in practice, what about the thousands already out there? A buyback program is going to be very expensive (yes, Australia did it, but I don't think there were nearly as many). Not to mention all the pushback that wouldn't get anything passed.
The laws are so poorly written than many of them are easily avoided. I would have no problem with someone owning an AR-15 that had a truly fixed magazine of 5 rounds. I say "truly fixed" because a "fixed" magazine is defined by law as a magazine requiring a tool to remove. So many are made with a button too small for a finger that requirs a pointy object to eject. The tip of a bullet works just fine. Or even better, a cover over the ejection button with said small object attached to it, which completely makes the fixed magazine law useless and outdated.
Magazine limits should be good enough for anyone who wants to hunt with one, and works fine for the collector who just wants to target shoot.
Give owners 1 year to comply with getting modifications done to assault rifles.