[PatrioticAmerican]

"I observe that in 15 comments, not a single expression of empathy toward the innocent victim of this shootin' safari has been expressed. Lotsa talk about how cool the guns are though."

This is a forum of current events, not a Quilting & Crying tea party.

[MineralMan]

"This is a forum of current events, not a Quilting & Crying tea party."

Yes, it is a forum for discussion of current events, which is what this person was doing. I suspect that you'd be singing a different song had it been your wife who was shot.

Discussion does not mean that everyone is going to agree with your particular position.