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I haven't seen the coverage - but if a fully armed A+#1 sniper can't defend himself hedgehog Feb 2013 #1
How many "goodguyswithguns" were at the scene? Iggo Feb 2013 #32
OK. One more time. The Authorities are keeping as quiet as they can cali Feb 2013 #2
+1 dlwickham Feb 2013 #58
The irony is deafening. Whovian Feb 2013 #3
Let's let the Alabama thing play out quietly, ok? TheCowsCameHome Feb 2013 #4
I'm with you on this one, Cows. nt Eleanors38 Feb 2013 #27
Absolutely Agree. dballance Feb 2013 #55
Yeah, no copy cats would be a good thing here, too. nt Romulus Quirinus Feb 2013 #62
Chris Kyle is very well known obamanut2012 Feb 2013 #5
Only in the gun culture liberal N proud Feb 2013 #10
or by anyone at all who pays attention to the NYT best seller list. cali Feb 2013 #13
So all these names are famous? What's this guy's book: "I shot him, and then I shot HIM! THEN WinkyDink Feb 2013 #16
Right up top with Beck, Coulter and O' Lielly. Hassin Bin Sober Feb 2013 #26
Oh I am sorry that I get turned off by guns and ignore those who glorify them liberal N proud Feb 2013 #17
Would you feel better WinniSkipper Feb 2013 #19
It's not leading National News! liberal N proud Feb 2013 #20
Obviously, it is. nt WinniSkipper Feb 2013 #22
Gun nuts would see it that way I guess liberal N proud Feb 2013 #23
Yes, all the major news networks WinniSkipper Feb 2013 #30
He is the most decorated sniper in US military history obamanut2012 Feb 2013 #45
A trained killer promoting guns gets killed by a gun liberal N proud Feb 2013 #61
No, he got what he had coming because he was a gubmint hating asshole. Hassin Bin Sober Feb 2013 #25
Interesting WinniSkipper Feb 2013 #33
You must not be from around these parts if you don't know the correct spelling. Hassin Bin Sober Feb 2013 #34
Maybe you can help me WinniSkipper Feb 2013 #36
"got what he had coming" and deserved are different in my book. Hassin Bin Sober Feb 2013 #41
What's the difference? WinniSkipper Feb 2013 #44
I said good day, Sir! Hassin Bin Sober Feb 2013 #51
Yes you did. WinniSkipper Feb 2013 #56
I said good day, Sir! Hassin Bin Sober Feb 2013 #63
Are you having a bad day? FarPoint Feb 2013 #52
No hug need - but thanks for the offer. WinniSkipper Feb 2013 #57
Yup -- and the media blitz obamanut2012 Feb 2013 #43
Not true -- he was on a reality show obamanut2012 Feb 2013 #39
Gun culture and reality TV, now there is a good combination - NOT! liberal N proud Feb 2013 #59
And the SEAL community, and the veteran community nadinbrzezinski Feb 2013 #48
I don't do guns, I am not a veteran and don't watch reality TV liberal N proud Feb 2013 #60
I'm pretty well-versed on popular culture; this guy was NOT "well-known," let alone "very." WinkyDink Feb 2013 #14
Chris Kyle's book is well know, not his name Brother Buzz Feb 2013 #24
He was on a popular reality show with celebrities as well obamanut2012 Feb 2013 #42
Best sniper? How about most prolific murderer? bowens43 Feb 2013 #49
How would you feel about a sniper that say... Kalidurga Feb 2013 #54
A hostage situation means the authorities should be careful with media coverage for the sake of Bluenorthwest Feb 2013 #6
correct obamanut2012 Feb 2013 #7
Do you think the OP will answer my question? Bluenorthwest Feb 2013 #9
My point is about glorification of more gun culture and that culture losing a shooter. liberal N proud Feb 2013 #12
So you think the media should be leading with the child hostage crisis and making a horrendous cali Feb 2013 #15
I don't think the death of a glorified gunman should be a lead story. liberal N proud Feb 2013 #18
Take it up with MSM. It usually misses no chance potraying negative images of guns. Eleanors38 Feb 2013 #29
They just hired a new head of CNN WinniSkipper Feb 2013 #37
This message was self-deleted by its author Glassunion Feb 2013 #8
No kidding. jsr Feb 2013 #11
I have seen both stories in newscasts. HappyMe Feb 2013 #21
Hero Worshiping A Gun Slinger - Promoting The Myth Of The Old West - One Man Against All Others cantbeserious Feb 2013 #28
Yes all the media is doing this sasha031 Feb 2013 #31
I read the cliff notes ecstatic Feb 2013 #35
I don't think they have much to say about the Alabama guy undeterred Feb 2013 #38
Man kills two sons in Florida -and- Reid supports expanding background checks farminator3000 Feb 2013 #40
The reason for NOT covering the Alabama situations is due to a child's life is involved. Lady Freedom Returns Feb 2013 #46
There is a reason for lack of TV coverage nadinbrzezinski Feb 2013 #47
i believe the media is being low key on law enforcement recommendation. pansypoo53219 Feb 2013 #50
Whatever sells the most toothpaste and beer..it's showbiz. Tierra_y_Libertad Feb 2013 #53
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