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In reply to the discussion: CNN: NY gunman opens fire on responding firefighters [View all]polmaven
(9,463 posts)47. I pray that
none of the residents of the 3 fully engulfed homes is killed.
These 2 men volunteered for this dangerous duty and meet their deaths by doing so, My heart goes out to their families.
My home town yesterday marked the first anniversary of the first ever loss of a firefighter in the line of duty. A very solemn day for all of us.
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2 Firefighters dead (shot fatally) 2 other firefighters seriously wounded....
Pachamama
Dec 2012
#58
Maybe if the fire fighters were armed with assault weapons for every fire . . . . .
no_hypocrisy
Dec 2012
#3
I agree. NY has some of the tougher gun laws. But this shooter was criminal from the get go.
geckosfeet
Dec 2012
#94
They are allowing (at least) two homes burn while the area is being secured...
Earth_First
Dec 2012
#13
Obviously the media handlers are blocking this breaking news to play damage control for the NRA
Earth_First
Dec 2012
#38
Besides all the other stuff firemen have to wear, now they have to wear bullet proof vests also?
RC
Dec 2012
#37
Now watch the Freepers claim this guy was a Liberal trying to get guns banned.
Spitfire of ATJ
Dec 2012
#57
OMG. What kind of gun was used? What the hell is going on in this country? nt
Honeycombe8
Dec 2012
#60
Assault weapon reported in initial reports. No other info I've seen beyond that.
AllyCat
Dec 2012
#61
The Disease: Republicans And Conservative Ideologies - The Diagnosis: Terminal, The Country Is Dead
cantbeserious
Dec 2012
#64
Ok NRA Apologists And Gun Nuts - How Many More Have To Die - Repeal The 2nd Amendment Now!
cantbeserious
Dec 2012
#63
UPDATE: Suspect responsible for shooting 4 firefighters, 2 fatally, ... was found dead at scene
Tx4obama
Dec 2012
#69
Second Amendment America is a scary place to live, work, go to school, fight fires.....
Dems to Win
Dec 2012
#73
Nah. Hire an NRA member to ride shotgun on every firetruck. (probably)
Bernardo de La Paz
Dec 2012
#88