Oh the irony of the NRA seeking to argue as part of its case that it is discriminatory against young women. Don't know for certain, because the NRA is extremely secretive about its demographics, but I suspect I wouldn't go looking to them as a bastion of equality and advocacy for women's rights.
Oh the irony of the NRA seeking to argue as part of its case that it is discriminatory against young women. Don't know for certain, because the NRA is extremely secretive about its demographics, but I suspect I wouldn't go looking to them as a bastion of equality and advocate for women's rights.
Perhaps Congress can enact Federal laws that only allow women to bear arms. I wonder what the NRA would make of that?
Still a standoff. I think he will give up at some point. Hopefully!
Word is the guy had PTSD, was a vet in Iraq, and was kicked out of the home because he was "too crazy" according to the son of one of the current hostages.
One quick way to stop these PTSD ex-vets from being menaces is to stop our nonsensical invasions of other countries and reduce the size of our military. We create these people ourselves. It's a self inflicted wound.
Re your last point, watched an old ‘Top of the Pops’ programme yesterday. Paul Hardcastle’s 19 was at No 1. The video accompaniment still sends shivers down my spine.
NRA is suing over Florida's new gun-control law stating that it is unconstitutional to take away the right of an 18 year old to buy an automatic rifle.
Oh the irony of the NRA seeking to argue as part of its case that it is discriminatory against young women. Don't know for certain, because the NRA is extremely secretive about its demographics, but I suspect I wouldn't go looking to them as a bastion of equality and advocacy for women's rights.
I noticed that since the Florida incident the NRA have been putting forward more female spokespeople. Including a young black women on Newsnight.
I saw the new alert in my phone when I woke up this morning. Glad you're alright Naps. It's a measure of the perversity of the situation that when I see three dead my first thought is "it could have been worse."
Regarding Vets with PTSD, it's something I've worked with in my day job. Things are definitely better than they were day 25 years ago after the Gulf War, let alone after Vietnam, both in terms of the stigma about speaking out and in terms of care, but it is a huge problem that goes largely unseen.
It is very strange this occurred in my town, but then again not so strange. It seems to be happening everywhere.
This guy was kicked out just 2 weeks ago because he was scaring everyone. He went back and killed at least one of those that kicked him out. I know 4 people who know one victim and 1 that knows the other. I've never met any of them.
Apparently the killer was in Afghanistan of only one year. Curious to know what happened to him to get such bad PTSD.
It is very strange this occurred in my town, but then again not so strange. It seems to be happening everywhere.
This guy was kicked out just 2 weeks ago because he was scaring everyone. He went back and killed at least one of those that kicked him out. I know 4 people who know one victim and 1 that knows the other. I've never met any of them.
Apparently the killer was in Afghanistan of only one year. Curious to know what happened to him to get such bad PTSD.
A year is a lifetime in some of the outposts there. We had a kid work for a former company of mine who was a supply line guy. Never involved in combat. And yet one night, in the middle of the night the base he was stationed at which was supposed to be very safe and well fortified was attacked by a truck bomb. Killed a friend of his. Has struggled to sleep ever since.
It is very strange this occurred in my town, but then again not so strange. It seems to be happening everywhere.
This guy was kicked out just 2 weeks ago because he was scaring everyone. He went back and killed at least one of those that kicked him out. I know 4 people who know one victim and 1 that knows the other. I've never met any of them.
Apparently the killer was in Afghanistan of only one year. Curious to know what happened to him to get such bad PTSD.
A year is a lifetime in some of the outposts there. We had a kid work for a former company of mine who was a supply line guy. Never involved in combat. And yet one night, in the middle of the night the base he was stationed at which was supposed to be very safe and well fortified was attacked by a truck bomb. Killed a friend of his. Has struggled to sleep ever since.
I use to think Kubrick's "Full Metal Jacket" was a bit over the top with the D'Onofrio character. Turns out, as is often the case, Kubrick was simply ahead of the curve.
7000 pairs of shoes laid out by the Capitol building in Washington DC yesterday. Each pair representing a child killed by gun violence over the last six years (since the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in December 2012.) ... Staggering.
Yesterday a 13 year old girl died after llegedly being shot by her nine-year-old brother over a video game. They said the boy grabbed a gun on Saturday afternoon after his sister would not give up the controller. He allegedly shot her from behind, and the bullet entered her brain.
This happened in Mississippi and a investgation will take place. No change to guns laws.
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Regarding Vets with PTSD, it's something I've worked with in my day job. Things are definitely better than they were day 25 years ago after the Gulf War, let alone after Vietnam, both in terms of the stigma about speaking out and in terms of care, but it is a huge problem that goes largely unseen.
This guy was kicked out just 2 weeks ago because he was scaring everyone. He went back and killed at least one of those that kicked him out. I know 4 people who know one victim and 1 that knows the other. I've never met any of them.
Apparently the killer was in Afghanistan of only one year. Curious to know what happened to him to get such bad PTSD.
the fact little has been done is indefensible.
This from the LA Times:
http://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-parkland-walkout-20180314-story.html
I am so proud and overwhelmed by kids today. The Parkland kids have been in-fucking-credible. And it's helped give a voice to millions.
The future is bright.
14 chairs and three teachers' podiums.
Again, so floored by kids all over the country today.
They said the boy grabbed a gun on Saturday afternoon after his sister would not give up the controller.
He allegedly shot her from behind, and the bullet entered her brain.
This happened in Mississippi and a investgation will take place. No change to guns laws.
this is worth your time - in my mind perfectly encapsulates why teachers are teachers and not marksmen/police/security guards
Sorry to those of you that live there, but this news will be music to the ears of the NRA