They did just recently have an incident, so I'm not sure it's so simple as being isolated. However, as with boomerang, there's definitely some racist logic involved: that it's somehow okay to assume intent based on the color of someone's skin.
Short answer: Often, no. I've lived in many 'commuter neighborhoods' that are basically devoid of all life, human or animal.
It actually reminds me of an Isaac Asmimov story, The Naked Sun. There's a segment of humanity that lives on misc planets in complete isolation, only interacting with each other through Skype (basically), to the point that they're all such agoraphobic hermits that many are openly hostile toward others, while some are purely afraid, and some others are superbly fascinated with physical interaction.
These two probably lived alone, in a very white neighborhood, hung out with very white friends, and watched very conservative (sorry conservative posters, you can't argue this shit) media, convincing them that the darkies are around every corner, waiting to bust in their home. To the point that even witnessing a young black male near them brought them to the point of defensive aggression, akin to a cornered wild cat or snake.
Fair enough, it was incredibly racist, and short-sighted of them. They made an assumption and chose to take a life based on that assumption. Thank FSM they're old as fuck and missed.They did just recently have an incident, so I'm not sure it's so simple as being isolated. However, as with boomerang, there's definitely some racist logic involved: that it's somehow okay to assume intent based on the color of someone's skin.
also, there's a telling social commentary that the kid has no idea how to get to school. by 14 i knew every single street, alley, loading dock, bike path, creek bank, underpass, etc, along with several of the storm sewers, in every neighborhood for several miles in any direction around my house.
Short answer: Often, no. I've lived in many 'commuter neighborhoods' that are basically devoid of all life, human or animal.
It actually reminds me of an Isaac Asmimov story, The Naked Sun. There's a segment of humanity that lives on misc planets in complete isolation, only interacting with each other through Skype (basically), to the point that they're all such agoraphobic hermits that many are openly hostile toward others, while some are purely afraid, and some others are superbly fascinated with physical interaction.
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Question I have especially for 2A absolutists, if there were no footage who's story would you believe? I'm asking in the context of stories like this we have had over the years. One that comes to mind Jordan Davis.
Second question I have why is a guy like this allowed to own a gun? Why shouldn't as part of obtaining a license a behavioral/psychological screening be required. His distrust of back people and violent tendencies would have been revealed.
well goody for you..you want a medal???Come here to say this, I won't go as far as saying I know everything but I sure don't have to ask for direct if you drop me anywhere between home and school. Just by look up the Sun I will know which way to go.
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it's a grid! how can you get lost?
There is absolutely nothing defensive about the way this idiot used his shotgun. I hope he is convicted of a felony so he never gets to own a gun again.
What if your home had been broken into recently by a black teen?
Fair enough, it was incredibly racist, and short-sighted of them. They made an assumption and chose to take a life based on that assumption. Thank FSM they're old as fuck and missed.
I normally like your posts, but sometimes you just sound like an idiot.Good thing you and the responsible NRA were there to stop him before he purchased his shotgun because obviously he was horribly irresponsible before this incident, right?
Every gun owner is patriotic er, I mean responsible! ...until they aren't!
What great standards you guys maintain.
Fair enough, it was incredibly racist, and short-sighted of them. They made an assumption and chose to take a life based on that assumption. Thank FSM they're old as fuck and missed.
I'll take Hillary. He was a union firefighter and chances are that his union endorsed her and that's who he voted for.i'll bet anyone on this board $100 i know who the shooter voted for in the last presidential election, any takers?
I'll take Hillary. He was a union firefighter and chances are that his union endorsed her and that's who he voted for.
You can donate my $100. to the NRA.
ooooh sick burn, especially in a thread about a racially motivated attack on a 14 year old. your fellow gun-fuckers will be so proud of youI'll take Hillary. He was a union firefighter and chances are that his union endorsed her and that's who he voted for.
You can donate my $100. to the NRA.
I'll take Hillary. He was a union firefighter and chances are that his union endorsed her and that's who he voted for.
You can donate my $100. to the NRA.
That's what mystified me somewhat. At close range, how the hell do you miss with a shotgun unless the guy was shooting a slug at the kid? Even if he was shooting double ought .410 ga. at full choke it still don't cut it. Although it was a potential life taking situation, that's some funny shit right there. The shooter was better off throwing the shotgun at the kid.
Well, basically this reinforces my feelings about having a gun for "self defense". Now, I dont categorically oppose it, but I do think the the chances of ever needing and using it successfully for self defense are far less that the chances of: a) shooting the wrong person, b) accidentally shooting yourself or someone else, c) of having the gun taken away and used against you, or d) of having the gun used in anger against a family member.
In this particular case, the residents simply should have not opened the door to a stranger. I live in a large city, and that is our policy.
I would not count on it. I saw zero Hillary campaign signs in the neighborhood
Well that is what I do. Generally I am hiding from Jehovah's Witnesses. They come through every year or so. I have thought about trying to convert them to atheism... maybe next time.
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it's a grid! how can you get lost?
You were probs being canvassed by a pickpocketYou'd be amazed. I get asked for directions somehow whenever I'm there which is usually in midtown where it should be impossible to become lost. Have had to explain the numbering of the streets and avenues more than once to apparently otherwise intelligent people.