Shootings in US schools

[Rich]

Gun manufacturers should not be held liable for the misuse of their product. But on the other hand, civilian guns should not be allowed to have even 12 shots without reloading.

Still, that big hunker muncher brown bear that was killed in Alaska a couple of years ago had something like 15 shots from various shooters (two of which didn’t survive the ordeal) finally a game warden (or for forest ranger, not sure which) brought him down at his own feet, with an additional 7 shots from an 8mm magnum.

Do you know a programme was on last night showing a Canadian from Alberta controlling large grizzlies with nothing more than a pressurised air can. Isn't it amazing what civilised people can do without a gun?

 

[Worley]

By removing the right to sue gun manufacturers makes a better law?

The title is "Supreme Court Permits DC to sue Gun Manufacturers". Did you post this and not even read your own link? It isnt removing the right, its giving it.

 

[Worley]

Do you know a programme was on last night showing a Canadian from Alberta controlling large grizzlies with nothing more than a pressurised air can. Isn't it amazing what civilised people can do without a gun?

I'll bet that will stop a pissed off bear every time, too. Just like a gun. Guess thats why "civilised" people don't hang out in the woods much huh? Next time I go camping, I am taking a can of hair spray with me. Thanks for the tip.

 

[Rich]

The title is "Supreme Court Permits DC to sue Gun Manufacturers". Did you post this and not even read your own link? It isnt removing the right, its giving it.

What is it with Americans not reading properly and even more so today, are you all still pissed from thanksgiving. Read the entire article especially the last part of the text.

 

[Rich]

I'll bet that will stop a pissed off bear every time, too. Just like a gun. Guess thats why "civilised" people don't hang out in the woods much huh? Next time I go camping, I am taking a can of hair spray with me. Thanks for the tip.

Watch the programme, at worst you could learn something

 

[Worley]

It certainly won't be an American

And remember waaay back to your response to my first post, where you were worried about being branded Anti-American? As to your quote...it was an American, and it already happened. To me, money cannot replace loved ones, and wouldnt even make me feel better about it. You seem to think it should, and agree with Colin that they are "laughing all the way to the bank", yet brand all americans money hungry. You should reassess your family vs. euro priority.

 

[Rich]

And remember waaay back to your response to my first post, where you were worried about being branded Anti-American? .

I'm not worried about being branded anti-American, it's a tag that's handed out by Americans who can't stomach any criticism of the system they're brainwashed into believing is perfect

You seem to think it should,

I've never made any such suggestion or intimated it, you've chosen to interpret as such

You should reassess your family vs. euro priority

We don't use the Euro here and as for taking the money, I've already argued the point with another Yank that I would not take it. Whether you accept that or like him you judge me by American standards is your problem not mine. My conscience is 100% free

 

[Adeptus]

I actually agree with you on that one, Rich. The first time I heard somone use the phrase "Nine Eleven" it just didn't sit well with me.

Besides which, America's got it backwards... it should be "eleven nine"!

 

[ColinEssex]

Listen closely, homie...there is quite a difference between a wry smile and "laughing all the way to the bank".

Gosh really? thats why I amended my comment. What is a "homie"? As you're American, I suspect its something derogatory - you don't live in Georgia do you?

I wouldn't even get a wry smile out of any amount of money at the cost of a loved one.

but it'll help you pay the bills

You call us money hungry,

America is well known for it. The gun and money rule in the USA.

yet every comment you make suggest you think money as an acceptable replacement for family and friends.

it only seems to happen in certain cases. How much will the family of the unarmed black man get who was gunned down by the NY police last weekend get? will "the USA" have a collection for him? of course not - a) he's not a child and b) he's black - I doubt it hardly made the news outside New York

Maybe thats because you have never actually had someone close to you die? If you have, you would understand that could never true. You need to take a look at your personal family values if that is the case.

I understand ok thank you. Just who the hell do you think you are???? You know nothing of my personal life - please don't preach to me about family values

Col

 

[KenHigg]

...you don't live in Georgia do you?

How did I get dragged into this?

 

[KalelGmoon]

What is a "homie"? As you're American, I suspect its something derogatory - you don't live in Georgia do you?

it only seems to happen in certain cases. How much will the family of the unarmed black man get who was gunned down by the NY police last weekend get? will "the USA" have a collection for him? of course not - a) he's not a child and b) he's black - I doubt it hardly made the news outside New York

Col

A homie is a friend, it is mexican/ spanish slang.

and the bride groom story made it as far as I have found to Scotland at least

http://thescotsman.scotsman.com/international.cfm?id=1761542006

I suspect that even if the inquiry finds it was a clean shoot, the family and fiance will still sue the city in civil court, ala O.J. , and will prolly make a bit of change from it. there are also book deals and movie and tv rights. so I am sure they will be "compensated" for what happened one way or the other

 

[KenHigg]

Just to show I think some cops are 'Gun ho' in America, here is a news item in Atlanta that is developing as we speak...

Link

Who know what the cops were thinking

 

[ColinEssex]

A homie is a friend, it is mexican/ spanish slang.

how odd. A friend in Spanish is "amiga / amigo"

I suspect that even if the inquiry finds it was a clean shoot, the family and fiance will still sue the city in civil court, ala O.J. , and will prolly make a bit of change from it. there are also book deals and movie and tv rights. so I am sure they will be "compensated" for what happened one way or the other

I realise this death will be very lucrative. What I'm trying to assertain is - is there going to be donations from the American public? - like the $4m for the Amish. If not, why not? whats the difference?

Col

 

[KalelGmoon]

I think it is mexican street slang, but I am not entirely sure.

I do not know if there is going to be a "donation" per se, but I would think there will be a memorial fund and the like for him. but I have no idea if it will actually come to pass. and I think you are correct, there is no difference in the situation other than the guy was shot by the police

 

[Rich]

Just do show I think some cops are 'Gun ho' in America, here is a news item in Atlanta that is developing as we speak...

Link

Who know what the cops were thinking

Well it's even worse than we thought

 

[Rich]

I think it is mexican street slang, but I am not entirely sure.

I do not know if there is going to be a "donation" per se, but I would think there will be a memorial fund and the like for him. but I have no idea if it will actually come to pass. and I think you are correct, there is no difference in the situation other than the guy was shot by the police

And of course the police will be found not guilty of any wrong doing

 

[Matt Greatorex]

how odd. A friend in Spanish is "amiga / amigo"

There are many possible derivations:

One, the Spanish angle, comes from 'Hombre'. Also used as 'Homes'.

A second comes from the French 'Homme'.

A third from African-American culture in the 40s and 50s.

Take your pick.

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=homie

 

[ColinEssex]

Take your pick.

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=homie

I'm sure I fall into this category

It is generally used to refer to any black person who is seen wearing a numbered jersy, pants pulled down six to eight inches below the belt line, and a rag tied around their head.

Maybe Wo needs to rethink

Col

 

[Matt Greatorex]

Quote:
It is generally used to refer to any black person who is seen wearing a numbered jersy, pants pulled down six to eight inches below the belt line, and a rag tied around their head.

I'm sure I fall into this category


Maybe Wo needs to rethink

Col

Perhaps, but I've never seen a picture of you.

 

[ColinEssex]

Perhaps, but I've never seen a picture of you.

Here you go.

Col