Sure. there was a reason. We don't know what it was. It could be the neighbors are a bunch of pinko-wussies who freak out at the Thought that somebody might own a gun. I've seen people's curl in a combination of fear and contempt when my gun ownership comes up in a conversation. It's not a rational reaction.
Or since the child is apparently suffering from some form of autism, the neighbors could be having problems with being confronted frequently with the reality that some people suffer from sorrowful afflictions for what seems to be no good reason. Yeah, I'm a little uncomfortable around people with autism. The difference here is the neighbors want the victim to go away instead of facing the challenge of personal and spiritual growth and the obligation of compassion.
So yeah, there has to be a reason. But assigning a reason is not the same thing as assigning fault.
Great post!
Maybe so....
I am used to my neck of the woods. EVERYONE has some type of gun in the house. Whether it be hunting or pistols. Guns are normal around here.