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In reply to the discussion: The Rude Pundit: Man Who Shot Movie Theater Texter Is Using "Stand Your Ground" Defense ... [View all]Hoyt
(54,770 posts)57. By and large, they are even less likely to commit a crime if they leave the darn thing home.
Last edited Fri Jan 17, 2014, 04:49 PM - Edit history (1)
This guy and Zimmerman come immediately to mind. Heck, NRA President Keene's son - raised in gun culture - would not have spent years in jail for using his gun on an innocent motorist, if he left his gun at home.
Truth is toters improperly use their weapons to wound, kill, or intimidate a lot more than gun fanciers are willing to admit.
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meegbear
Jan 2014
OP
Especially if the story about the prior incident in this same theater is true. Just like Zimmerman.
jwirr
Jan 2014
#15
It is here on DU somewhere. The retired policeman apparently got into the face of a couple who
jwirr
Jan 2014
#49
thank you for that link. so many of the comments after it are absolutely disgusting. noticed
niyad
Jan 2014
#125
K&R. Looking forward to the usual weasal-word responses from the pro-gun crowd. (nt)
Paladin
Jan 2014
#7
And meaningless points of inquiry that go to the brand, caliber, type of ammunition, etc.
Ed Suspicious
Jan 2014
#56
Like I've said before: the "clip" vs. "magazine" thing didn't become an issue.......
Paladin
Jan 2014
#108
It Astounds Me That No One Objects to Hitting An Old Man In the Face During An Argument
cer7711
Jan 2014
#47
And I'm taking great pains to tell you that 10% is ridiculous, with all due respect
kcr
Jan 2014
#74
"the argument escalates". Has there benn info released on that? Without more info, it is not
uppityperson
Jan 2014
#96
We have found agreement, it appears both were foolish, I think the cop was much more foolish. n/t
A Simple Game
Jan 2014
#71
It is easy to take sides from afar and more-so easy to sum it all up passing judgment.
Wash. state Desk Jet
Jan 2014
#42
What do you think of the witness reports that the old man returned "more agitated"...
Hassin Bin Sober
Jan 2014
#46
I'm confused. "Man who shot confrontational, popcorn-throwing theater texter..."
Moonwalk
Jan 2014
#94
the whole thing could have been avoided if the entitled jerk (aka, the shooter) had just changed
niyad
Jan 2014
#126
There are times I think we've lost all sense of proportion in this country.
malthaussen
Jan 2014
#20
By and large, they are even less likely to commit a crime if they leave the darn thing home.
Hoyt
Jan 2014
#57
Bullshit statistic, there are not even a fraction of that many cases of self defense with a gun
Bjorn Against
Jan 2014
#76
So a person deserves to get pumped full of lead because he threw popcorn at someone?
Vashta Nerada
Jan 2014
#81
Zimmerman would fall in that inflated count. Same old crud from the pro-gun crowd.
Hoyt
Jan 2014
#59
dear penthouse forum, i had a DGU while engaged in a threesome with 2 swedish models..
frylock
Jan 2014
#87
Yes, it's very, very important to blame the victim for the shooter over-reacting.
jeff47
Jan 2014
#116