Posted on 12/29/2005 9:22:55 AM PST by Abathar
That's what I want to know. While her fiancee writhed in agony, the perp ran off.
ROFLOL.
Let's clear up one thing--the word "fiance" comes from French, and in French, nouns have gender (fiancé is masculine, fiancée is feminine).
This distinction has been retained in the English language, and Webster's gives the following definitions:
Fiance = a betrothed man
Fiancee = a betrothed woman
I won't comment on the outright stupidity of some of the replies other than to make three points:
1. It's far more difficult to shoot accurately under duress than a lot of people seem to think.
2. The article was woefully vague about exactly what happened.
3. There really is a difference between being funny and being stupid (misogynistic comments fall in the stupid category).
I'm absolutely NOT being ridiculous! And I definitely know that your are absolutely wrong in your assertion that "Nothing is as terrifying to all in the area as a woman with a gun.". That's the ridiculous statement. I've been to gun clubs all over the country and the facts counter your assertion.
Ninian, please stop howling. You've been caught in an unsupportable position. I hope you were trying to be funny, but you weren't.
"I was speaking in general. "
The trouble with speaking in general is that you are generally incorrect.
Notice they don't mention where the fiance was standing in relation to the attacking do. Was he wrestling with the dog, or ten feet away, or running like the wind? Had the two been arguing about the wedding plans earlier in the evening?
Firearms training? Maybe they need to reconsider who they allow to be an auxiliary officer.
So did she shoot her own fiance, or the pit bull's?
Thank you. My sister and I could always shoot rings around my brother who went on to get a "Sharpshooter" medal in the Marine Corps. I have always wondered how hard it could be.
Seeing that Gary Indiana is 12% white, 84% black and the rest a variety, it is still quite possible that they 'dumbed down' the tests if the police force did not 'reflect' the diversity of the city.
You know, typical liberal crap: Don't take the best qualified, take them according to population demographics.
Now thats a pinup girl.
Oh, I dunno. A man who doesn't know what he's doing can be pretty bad.
It is an Elvgren painting. He of course, was known for his pinups fromt he 30s into the 60s.
"Was he ever trained..."
'he' is a 'she' - you might want to read the whole story.
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