As a side note to the gun issue, I heard today that the community leaders in this Amish community (does anyone know if they prefer Mennonite over Amish, by the way) have issued a public statement of forgiveness and have helped establish a fund to provide for this murderer's innocent wife & kids.
They have also said that while they appreciate the blessings of the monetary kind they are receiving, they would also like to ask that we say a prayer for those living and dead, and to praise God.
I think that they have shown a great deal of grace and style.
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- Fri Oct 06, 2006 1:20 am
- Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
- Topic: Amish School Shooting
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- Tue Oct 03, 2006 7:04 am
- Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
- Topic: Amish School Shooting
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I also heard (for those who think the police can help) that is was 9 minutes between when the call was placed to 911 and when the police arrived at the scene.
In this particular case, the gunman didn't start shooting until after the police arrived, but the fact is that the gunman had these people for 9 minutes before there was any police response at the scene.
9 minutes.
How many people can you shoot and kill in 9 minutes? Especially children who are tied up & unable to fight back?
No, the answer isn't more police. I respect the police and all, but as the old saying goes, they're never there when you need 'em. As Jeff Cooper pointed out, who is always there when you need someone to defend you?
I keep saying we need to allow people to carry in school. I don't care if it's teachers, janitors, administrative staff or qualified parents. The only way we can stop this sort of thing is to have people at the schools who are willing to do what it takes to stop it.
It's either that or make our schools into prisons with metal detectors & bars on the windows and then make everyone wear bullet-proof full body armor (as if there really is any such thing!).
In this particular case, the gunman didn't start shooting until after the police arrived, but the fact is that the gunman had these people for 9 minutes before there was any police response at the scene.
9 minutes.
How many people can you shoot and kill in 9 minutes? Especially children who are tied up & unable to fight back?
No, the answer isn't more police. I respect the police and all, but as the old saying goes, they're never there when you need 'em. As Jeff Cooper pointed out, who is always there when you need someone to defend you?
I keep saying we need to allow people to carry in school. I don't care if it's teachers, janitors, administrative staff or qualified parents. The only way we can stop this sort of thing is to have people at the schools who are willing to do what it takes to stop it.
It's either that or make our schools into prisons with metal detectors & bars on the windows and then make everyone wear bullet-proof full body armor (as if there really is any such thing!).