Posted: 12/22/15 at 1:32pm
Just came up @ 1:25
On WABC app
Shots fired @ Roosevelt Field Mall.No other info yet
Update. It was a robbery attempt at Tourneau. Mall not closed Suspect in custody and one bystander shot in back and condition unknown.
Updated On: 12/22/15 at 01:32 PM
Posted: 12/22/15 at 1:38pm
This is getting so sad. When are people going to wake the Fcuk up and demand more gun control?
Posted: 12/22/15 at 1:43pm
Yeah Strict gun control in California did not stop San Bernadino. In addition, it is naive to believe it would stop criminals from getting guns . This was a robbery and unfortunately these happen all the time
Say what you want Snafu . We will not agree so I have no intention of belaboring the point with you.
By the way, it was so serious the mall has been reopened.
Updated On: 12/22/15 at 01:43 PM
Posted: 12/22/15 at 1:50pm
I actually agree with Roxy.
Posted: 12/22/15 at 1:53pm
Study shows fewer deaths in states with strict gun laws
http://www.wcvb.com/news/study-shows-fewer-deaths-in-states-with-strict-gun-laws/36027736
Posted: 12/22/15 at 2:03pm
Glad you agree. I do not say everyone has to agree . Unfortunately, you can no longer have a spirited debate on any subject. It has turned into slash and burn- agree with me or insults will be hurled at you.
I am totally turned off politics because of this. A pox on both parties.I no longer care about anything political and do not post or start anything political in nature. You cannot have a rational discussion so I do not even bother trying. It is a shame but it simply is not worth it anymore.
Posted: 12/22/15 at 2:08pm
All one has to do is look at Australia for an example. They had a mass killing, they stopped the selling of military grade semi automatics, haven't had a mass shooting since. Of course gun control on a state by state or city by city is not going to work. How could it when all you need to do is to cross a border and get a gun? I am not in anyway against gun ownership. I just think that a gun owner should have to go through the exact same process one has to go through to drive a car and be required to carry liability insurance. I also believe that the government should push for the smart gun technology.
Roxy, I didn't say how bad it was, you are projecting. I am glad the mall is reopened and hopefully no one was hurt. If you don't want people replying to your posts don't post Chicken Little Threads.
Posted: 12/22/15 at 2:25pm
I no longer care about anything political and do not post or start anything political in nature.
You realize, of course, don't you, that in itself is a political statement?
Posted: 12/22/15 at 2:42pm
ErikJ972 said: "Study shows fewer deaths in states with strict gun laws
http://www.wcvb.com/news/study-shows-fewer-deaths-in-states-with-strict-gun-laws/36027736
" Chicago and DC the two murder capitols of USA have very stict gun laws, As does Paris, France.
Posted: 12/22/15 at 2:49pm
France’s real gun problem
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2015/11/16/frances-real-gun-problem/
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How did these weapons get into France if its laws forbid them? By likely a number of ways, but one stands out: Europe's border-control-free Schengen area. For years now, internal borders throughout much of mainland Europe have had no passport controls or baggage checks. It's perhaps one of the most dramatic results of Europe's quest for closer ties: There are now 26 different countries within the Schengen area, which means a huge number of people (400 million) can travel freely in an area that spans more than 1.6 million square miles.
France is a part of this, and can't really get out easily. As my colleague Rick Noack noted over the weekend, when French President Francois Hollande said he was going to close the borders after the attacks on Friday, it wasn't quite so simple in practice. It would take some time, and very considerable manpower, to really control the country's borders. In fact, one key suspect was actually stopped at the border on Friday night and later released.
To get a sense of how different things could have been for France and other countries in the Schengen area without this illegal trade in guns, consider the case of Britain — not only a non-member of the Schengen area, but also an island. Britain is a country with many problems and has its fair share of organized crime. However, gun crime is generally rare in the country, a reflection of the fact that guns themselves are rare. The Economist notes that during the 2011 riots in London and other British cities, a 19th-century St. Etienne revolver was fired, a likely sign of how desperate criminals are for guns. The number of firearms-related deaths is in the low hundreds each year."
You mention Chicago and DC. Which really just proves SNAFU's point. "Of course gun control on a state by state or city by city is not going to work. How could it when all you need to do is to cross a border and get a gun? "
Posted: 12/22/15 at 3:00pm
Sadly that is exactly the point Erikj972. if the USA by magic was to ban all guns, terrorist and criminals would still be able to get their hands on them from Mexico, Canada and other places. All you have to do is look at all the narcotics, sex slaves, fireworks, wild animal pets etc that are illegal but easy to get even in the example of drugs in schools. It is just not realistic
Posted: 12/22/15 at 3:08pm
I agree that if someone wants a gun, they can get it. However, I also agree that making it harder for the general public to get a gun is a good thing.
Posted: 12/22/15 at 3:19pm
"Strict" gun laws seems to be a very subjective opinion. I have yet to see any gun laws in the US I could consider "strict" in the slightest.
Chicago gun laws not as strict as GOP candidates claim
Posted: 12/22/15 at 3:24pm
Also, a moment's thought will show you that if you have strict gun laws and the next town/state over doesn't, you haven't solved the problem. We need to address guns nationally.
Posted: 12/22/15 at 3:29pm
My Da was an advid hunter and would travel back and forth to Canada. It is not that easy to carry guns across that border. He left one of his guns up there once and it was used in a domestic abuse case. No one was shot but it was used as a threat. The next day there were officials knocking at his door in Connecticut.
Posted: 12/22/15 at 3:32pm
We need to address guns nationally.
Well, that would be acknowledging the States as being United. A concept that terrifies the GOP and the NRA.
Posted: 12/22/15 at 3:40pm
We need to address guns nationally.
Exactly. We need a rewritten Second Amendment for the 21st Century:
A well-regulated militia NO LONGER being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to bear arms shall henceforth be considered a privilege and no longer a right. This privilege shall be limited to licensed possession, ownership, carrying and use of small firearms including revolvers and self-loading pistols, rifles and carbines, but excluding assault rifles, submachine guns and light machine guns. Also excluded from the civilian privilege shall be heavy machine guns; hand-held grenade launchers; portable anti-aircraft and anti-tank guns; recoilless rifles; portable launchers of anti-aircraft and anti-tank missile systems.
Posted: 12/22/15 at 3:57pm
Mister Matt said: "We need to address guns nationally.
Well, that would be acknowledging the States as being United. A concept that terrifies the GOP and the NRA.
"Careful what you wish for. The North Eastern States that are losing Population to states like Texas and Florida would be terrified of that too!
Updated On: 12/22/15 at 03:57 PM
Posted: 12/22/15 at 4:04pm
If Texas should ever secede, I just hope my friends and family get out safely (none of them are for secession) and just wish the newly-formed independent country luck on avoiding economic collapse and social implosion.
Posted: 12/22/15 at 4:48pm
Roxy, please copy and paste any "Insults" I have hurled at you in these posts. Seems that is people try to debate you you quickly grab your ball and go home.
Posted: 12/22/15 at 5:20pm
"Seems that is people try to debate you you quickly grab your ball and go home."
Mrs. Roxy de-balled Mr. Roxy years ago. That's why he whines so much.
Posted: 12/22/15 at 6:16pm
The North Eastern States that are losing Population to states like Texas and Florida would be terrified of that too!
ShooShtormfront shezh what now?
Updated On: 12/22/15 at 06:16 PM
Posted: 12/22/15 at 7:04pm
Wait--did someone say we should be terrified of being united as a nation? I thought we were, sometime around 1776.
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