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Sandy Hook anniversary unites us all in the call for common-sense gun control
cleveland.com ^ | 12/17/2013 | Editorial Board

Posted on 12/18/2013 12:30:44 PM PST by rktman

In the week preceding last Saturday's first anniversary of the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre, JoAnn Bacon, whose six-year-old daughter, Charlotte, was killed in the tragedy, spoke of the need for people to give back to their communities.

"In this way, we hope that some small measure of good may be returned to the world," she told Associated Press reporter John Christoffersen.

An unimaginable act of violence that began when a gunman -- who had a history of mental illness -- killed his mother and that ended with him killing himself leads to ... forgiveness.

(Excerpt) Read more at cleveland.com ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: banglist; commies; didiots; editors; guncontrol
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Hello Cleveland. Unite all those that would subjugate law abiding folks who have done nothing wrong. Unless one thinks that merely owning a firearm is "wrong".
1 posted on 12/18/2013 12:30:45 PM PST by rktman
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To: rktman

Where is the Barf Alert?


2 posted on 12/18/2013 12:32:25 PM PST by Red in Blue PA (When Injustice becomes Law, Resistance Becomes Duty.-Thomas Jefferson)
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To: rktman

Who is this “us” that is referred to? It certainly does not include me.


3 posted on 12/18/2013 12:32:56 PM PST by Disambiguator
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With literally thousands of laws already on the books, what, exactly, constitutes “common-sense gun control”?

Some would argue that the ONLY gun control that makes any sense at all is getting it in the black every time at twenty-five yards.


4 posted on 12/18/2013 12:33:49 PM PST by Jack Hammer
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The gun control crowd will milk this tragedy for years to come.


5 posted on 12/18/2013 12:33:56 PM PST by fatnotlazy
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What do you mean “us all”, Kemosabe?


6 posted on 12/18/2013 12:34:11 PM PST by Colonel_Flagg (Some people meet their heroes. I raised mine. Go Army.)
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To: Red in Blue PA

Sorry for no warning shot.


7 posted on 12/18/2013 12:34:13 PM PST by rktman (Under my plan(scheme), the price of EVERYTHING will necessarily skyrocket! Period.)
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"Common sense" is code for "STFU and do as we say."
8 posted on 12/18/2013 12:34:49 PM PST by E. Pluribus Unum (Who knew that one day professional wrestling would be less fake than professional journalism?)
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The American Revolution began when the British attempted to disarm the colonists.


9 posted on 12/18/2013 12:35:15 PM PST by Tzimisce
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The gun control crowd will milk this tragedy for years to come.

And it will boomerang on them every single time.

10 posted on 12/18/2013 12:35:25 PM PST by E. Pluribus Unum (Who knew that one day professional wrestling would be less fake than professional journalism?)
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To: Colonel_Flagg

Whoa big fella. LOL! I just posted it. I think “us” ought to get together and go shoot some tin cans somewhere.


11 posted on 12/18/2013 12:35:55 PM PST by rktman (Under my plan(scheme), the price of EVERYTHING will necessarily skyrocket! Period.)
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What they refer to as “common sense” most people would recognize as “idiocy”


12 posted on 12/18/2013 12:35:58 PM PST by Mr. K (If you like your constitution, you can keep it. Period.)
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Should have said I didn’t mean you, Kemosabe :)

Sorry about that!


13 posted on 12/18/2013 12:37:02 PM PST by Colonel_Flagg (Some people meet their heroes. I raised mine. Go Army.)
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Are any liberals interested in common sense CRIMINAL CONTROL? Never!


14 posted on 12/18/2013 12:37:06 PM PST by Phillyred
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To: rktman

Very odd editorial.

Headlines says we are all united in this cause.

Then the body of the article details just how much we disagree.


15 posted on 12/18/2013 12:37:22 PM PST by Sherman Logan
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To: Disambiguator
It certainly does not include me.

Ditto.

16 posted on 12/18/2013 12:37:35 PM PST by who knows what evil? (G-d saved more animals than people on the ark...www.siameserescue.org.)
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Let's see. No armed security at Sandy Hook, 26 dead.

Armed guard in Colorado, one injured.

Easy math. Easy logic.

But still waaay beyond the comprehension of the average liberal, apparently.

17 posted on 12/18/2013 12:37:40 PM PST by dirtboy
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I’m a big fan of common sense gun control. Proper grip, a stable stance, sight picture, breath control, and plenty of range time, combined with training that brings in situations other than punching holes in targets, all help to ensure optimal gun control.


18 posted on 12/18/2013 12:37:50 PM PST by Pollster1 ("Shall not be infringed" is unambiguous.)
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To: Mr. K

enhance your calm

it is hard to not take replies personally when you post something, but most people are responding to the article itself and not you

By posting something here it does not mean you agree with it


19 posted on 12/18/2013 12:38:05 PM PST by Mr. K (If you like your constitution, you can keep it. Period.)
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http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/nov/13/gun-permits-skyrocket-newtown-following-sandy-hook/

two sides to the story


20 posted on 12/18/2013 12:40:51 PM PST by halfright (FAST & FURIOUS! DON'T ALLOW THEM TO DIVERT YOUR ATTENTION.)
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