It looks like no one thought to post a thread about it.

Just another day in the United States.

Nothing is gonna be done about it so let's move on to a topic that's more fun. :-[

Wtf America. This is disgusting, how long is it until another 50 people are dead?

Last time I saw there was only 3 people dead, I didn't know it was this bad

I was already wondering why this didn't get any attention here.
Absolutely sick stuff. 8-P

Wtf America. This is disgusting yet your country wants to do nothing about, how long is it until another 50 people are dead?

Last time I saw there was only 3 people dead, I didn't know it was this bad
What do you want to do about it? The country is flooded with firearms and no law can ever change that. A lot of guns aren't even registered anywhere so there is no way to find them. The spirit has been out of the bottle for two or so centuries and nothing can force it back into it. It is something people over there simply will have to live with as nasty as that is. :\'(

Was reading up on the perp. He seems to be an otherwise "normal guy" with the exception that...

1. His father was once in the FBI Ten Most Wanted List (8 years) for armed robbery.  :o. At the time (the 1960's and 70's) he was diagnosed as a criminal psychopath.

2. He claimed to be a high stakes gambler and let his brother know when he won $250k in online poker.  ::)

So my guess is he did not tell his bro when he LOST $500k. I am thinking that he likely was up to his neck in gambling debt and given a little genetic tendency, decided to get his "vengeance" on the Vegas strip. But instead of throwing a set of box cars last night, he came up snake eyes.  :-\\

Unfortunately, it is just another day in the U.S. I really don't know WHEN the powers that be will do ANYTHING! They think the Second Amendment is the most important thing in the world. If nothing was done after Newtown, why should anything be done now?

Yes, it makes me angry. It should make EVERYONE angry. But, like so many, I feel so helpless.


http://www.inthe00s.com/index.php?topic=46581.0


http://www.inthe00s.com/index.php?topic=53833.0


I did this in 2015. It is outdated now. Maybe I should update it.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYGqGi2VsNU



Cat

Unfortunately, it is just another day in the U.S. I really don't know WHEN the powers that be will do ANYTHING! They think the Second Amendment is the most important thing in the world. If nothing was done after Newtown, why should anything be done now?

Yes, it makes me angry. It should make EVERYONE angry. But, like so many, I feel so helpless.


http://www.inthe00s.com/index.php?topic=46581.0


http://www.inthe00s.com/index.php?topic=53833.0


I did this in 2015. It is outdated now. Maybe I should update it.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYGqGi2VsNU



Cat


He used fully automatic weapons which are already illegal.

He used fully automatic weapons which are already illegal.



And where did the ammo come from?


Cat

I was already wondering why this didn't get any attention here.
Absolutely sick stuff. 8-P

Yes, it is TOTALLY sick. Not to mention, disgusting. 8-P

It's sickening.
But there are only so many plausible solutions. Why is mental-health awareness always blatantly ignored? I say do something about THAT, and enact universal background checks. Those two plans might end up getting us somewhere.

They claim a lone gunman opened fire from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Hotel and he was taken down,but RT reports "multiple shooters."

Questions arise as to how a gunman could have shot so many with such accuracy from this distance,from the upper floors of a hotel to the concert area below,located next to a huge pyramid.


Some I have read are wondering "inside job" and thats more scary than anything cause you just dont know who is responsible!!!


THIS WHOLE THING IS SO HEARTBREAKING :(

Wtf America. This is disgusting, how long is it until another 50 people are dead?

Last time I saw there was only 3 people dead, I didn't know it was this bad


Wasn't it more that died? ???

And where did the ammo come from?


Cat

A lot of legal weapons share the same ammunition with full auto ones. NATO's 5.56mm and 7.62mm and all the ex soviet calibers are widely available and are used in a large variety of weapons ranging from bolt action hunting rifles to full auto machine guns. If he bought the ammo from different sources or over a larger time frame no one would take notice.

59 people now.  :(  :(  :\'(  :\'(  :\'(

What a selfish and evil thing to do. And just because of gambling debt?

Fake news.

(((George Soros))), conspiring with the Killary K. Klinton and the Muslim Brotherhood, paid trained actors to re-enact this shooting. The FBI and Deep State repressed reports that proved ISIS was responsible for the attack. Why? Because the DemocRATS and BLM thugs want to take away our guns so ISIS can invade in America and implement Sharia Law. Wake up sheeple!

Fake news.

(((George Soros))), conspiring with the Killary K. Klinton and the Muslim Brotherhood, paid trained actors to re-enact this shooting. The FBI and Deep State repressed reports that proved ISIS was responsible for the attack. Why? Because the DemocRATS and BLM thugs want to take away our guns so ISIS can invade in America and implement Sharia Law. Wake up sheeple!


Liberals want to destroy the American family structure, eat your parents, kidnap your children, and send the boogie man after you! :D  :D  :D  :D  :D

He used fully automatic weapons which are already illegal.

Contrary to popular belief, automatic guns are NOT banned or illegal in the U.S. (unless an individual state ban is in effect).

Nevada is a state with very loose gun laws.

As tragic as this event was...at this point I am completely desensitized to these events. They have happened too frequently and too viciously for me to feel much sadness anymore.

NOTHING and I mean....NOTHING WILL CHANGE. This attack is a result of 2 things:

1. Each state having it's own different gun laws. So there is no unison among states. One state can have strict gun laws but can be surrounded by states with loose gun laws (Illinois is perfect example of this).

2. America's gun culture. The gun culture of the U.S. is too engrained (Hollywood action movies) and too toxic (NRA and 2nd Amendment "defense") for events like these to not happen...even if more gun regulations were implemented. There are MORE guns than people in the U.S. and there's not much we can do...unless there is a massive gun drive where gun owners give back all or some of their guns for money.

As tragic as this event was...at this point I am completely desensitized to these events. They have happened too frequently and too viciously for me to feel much sadness anymore.

NOTHING and I mean....NOTHING WILL CHANGE. This attack is a result of 2 things:

1. Each state having it's own different gun laws. So there is no unison among states. One state can have strict gun laws but can be surrounded by states with loose gun laws (Illinois is perfect example of this).

2. America's gun culture. The gun culture of the U.S. is too engrained (Hollywood action movies) and too toxic (NRA and 2nd Amendment "defense") for events like these to not happen...even if more gun regulations were implemented. There are MORE guns than people in the U.S. and there's not much we can do...unless there is a massive gun drive where gun owners give back all or some of their guns for money.


They keep saying that more prohibitions for guns won't help but you can use that argument for anything that's illegal.

They keep saying that more prohibitions for guns won't help but you can use that argument for anything that's illegal.

You are clearly misunderstanding my point. Re-read my post (EVERY SINGLE WORD).

59 people now.  :(  :(  :\'(  :\'(  :\'(

What a selfish and evil thing to do. And just because of gambling debt?


He had to take it out on innocent people. :(

As tragic as this event was...at this point I am completely desensitized to these events. They have happened too frequently and too viciously for me to feel much sadness anymore.

NOTHING and I mean....NOTHING WILL CHANGE. This attack is a result of 2 things:

1. Each state having it's own different gun laws. So there is no unison among states. One state can have strict gun laws but can be surrounded by states with loose gun laws (Illinois is perfect example of this).

2. America's gun culture. The gun culture of the U.S. is too engrained (Hollywood action movies) and too toxic (NRA and 2nd Amendment "defense") for events like these to not happen...even if more gun regulations were implemented. There are MORE guns than people in the U.S. and there's not much we can do...unless there is a massive gun drive where gun owners give back all or some of their guns for money.


maybe there's a way we can shut down those gun shops? ???

You are clearly misunderstanding my point. Re-read my post (EVERY SINGLE WORD).


Uh... somebody needs to put away their claws and take em to a trash compactor. Reread my post. EVERY SINGLE WORD. I wasn't referring to you as in YOU. I meant you in a general sense.

maybe there's a way we can shut down those gun shops? ???


But then there are all those guns which are already out there........

I really can't imagine all these guys in America just giving up their guns lol, it ain't gonna happen.

But then there are all those guns which are already out there........

I really can't imagine all these guys in America just giving up their guns lol, it ain't gonna happen.


But how in the hell are they purchasing them?

I actually don't know, but in America, is it common to ever see someone walking around or just going somewhere with a gun Because they can?

Also is it normal for a family to have a gun at their house?

I actually don't know, but in America, is it common to ever see someone walking around or just going somewhere with a gun Because they can?

Also is it normal for a family to have a gun at their house?
In most states people carry their weapons concealed and yes lots of people/families have guns at their house. That's why stricter gun laws wouldn't work anymore IMHO. The weapons are already there and no one can take them out of the system again.

Uh... somebody needs to put away their claws and take em to a trash compactor. Reread my post. EVERY SINGLE WORD. I wasn't referring to you as in YOU. I meant you in a general sense.

Then DON'T use the word "YOU". You have done this before and it just causes confusion. Also, nothing you said has countered what I said.

In most states people carry their weapons concealed and yes lots of people/families have guns at their house. That's why stricter gun laws wouldn't work anymore IMHO. The weapons are already there and no one can take them out of the system again.

Wow, for a German, you know a lot about the U.S.

Most Americans don't know much at all about Germany besides...the Nazis :P.

maybe there's a way we can shut down those gun shops? ???

We can't because of the 2nd Amendment and there would be tons of gun owners that would be angry and...they have guns...so yeah...that's not a good idea.

But how in the hell are they purchasing them?

Many different ways:

1. Gun stores
2. Gun conventions
3. Online gun stores
4. Black market
5. They are active or inactive law enforcement or military members

Wow, for a German, you know a lot about the U.S.

Most Americans don't know much at all about Germany besides...the Nazis :P.


And that Merkel is a liberal socialist.

And that Merkel is a liberal socialist.

That's only if they know who Merkel is ;D. Most Americans haven't heard of Angela Merkel and the few who do will view her differently based on their political affiliation :P.

That's only if they know who Merkel is ;D. Most Americans haven't heard of Angela Merkel and the few who do will view her differently based on their political affiliation :P.


They haven't heard of her?....... That's a bit ignorant considering she's a pretty important person :P

They haven't heard of her?....... That's a bit ignorant considering she's a pretty important person :P

You bet. The average American doesn't even know who the Vice President is (no joke :-X).

Then DON'T use the word "YOU". You have done this before and it just causes confusion. Also, nothing you said has countered what I said.


I didn't say anything to counter anything you said because I agreed with you. Jesus. Maybe YOU need a longer break.

I didn't say anything to counter anything you said because I agreed with you. Jesus. Maybe YOU need a longer break.

Wait, so you agreed with me but didn't just say that...what? Why didn't you say that in the first place?

Also, no...I don't need to take a longer break. C'mon, don't go there.

They haven't heard of her?....... That's a bit ignorant considering she's a pretty important person :P

I haven't heard of her... I don't follow politics past Canada and the U.S.

I haven't heard of her... I don't follow politics past Canada and the U.S.


Wow :o! That's surprising and little strange given how Important she is in global politics, and anyways you don't really have to follow politics outside of North America to know who she is really, it's just current events.

Are you even aware of of the conflict with North Korea currently? ???

Wow :o! That's surprising and little strange given how Important she is in global politics, and anyways you don't really have to follow politics outside of North America to know who she is really, it's just current events.

No, knowing the names of politicians or who they are from other countries is not current events. You have to be a strong political nerd for that (I am but only for my country). The news I follow talks about talks about politics of my country, and other notable world events. Not who that lady is so that's why I don't know who she is. It isn't strange at all.

And I was actually question about why I'm losing hope. You literally can't go ANYWHERE anymore.

And I was actually question about why I'm losing hope. You literally can't go ANYWHERE anymore.

Yeah it's a scary time

No, knowing the names of politicians or who they are from other countries is not current events. You have to be a strong political nerd for that (I am but only for my country). The news I follow talks about talks about politics of my country, and other notable world events. Not who that lady is so that's why I don't know who she is. It isn't strange at all.


Ok then tell me how I know of her and a lot of other people I know, and I am definelty not a "strong political nerd" :P ?

Also when I said its current events, I didn't mean that literally knowing her becasue of politics is current events, it's just that she has been involved in a lot of the world events over the course of this decade or at least the mid 2010s.
You even said yourself that you follow news regarding  notable world events. If you had, you should know who she is or at least heard of her. ???

I haven't heard of her... I don't follow politics past Canada and the U.S.

Angela Merkel is the Chancellor of Germany. Merkel is Germany's leader.

I haven't heard of her... I don't follow politics past Canada and the U.S.


That's shocking :o Maybe you've heard of her but forgot? She was even Time Person of the Year in 2015.

That's shocking :o Maybe you've heard of her but forgot? She was even Time Person of the Year in 2015.


There's absolutely possibly 100% no way that Slim95 could even have a clue who she is, becasue remember he doesn't follow politics outside of North America ;D

There's absolutely possibly 100% no way that Slim95 could even have a clue who she is, becasue remember he doesn't follow politics outside of North America ;D


She was on the news everyday in the summer of 2015, and Canada had an election campaign then so I'm sure Slim was paying attention to the news. The refugee crisis was the biggest topic for a few weeks because of Aylan Kurdi (3 year old boy who washed up dead on a beach in Turkey trying to make it to Canada). He probably just forgot. :o

You bet. The average American doesn't even know who the Vice President is (no joke :-X).
How does the average American not know who Mike Pence is? He gets mentioned as much as Trump.


That's only if they know who Merkel is ;D. Most Americans haven't heard of Angela Merkel and the few who do will view her differently based on their political affiliation :P.



They haven't heard of her?....... That's a bit ignorant considering she's a pretty important person :P
I know who she is and the British PM.


And I was actually questioned about why I'm losing hope. You literally can't go ANYWHERE anymore.



Yeah it's a scary time
It totally is. That's why it's one of the main reasons I don't like the current era we're living in. If one were to irritate somebody especially another if he or she has a bad temper, then the former is dead meat.

She was on the news everyday in the summer of 2015, and Canada had an election campaign then so I'm sure Slim was paying attention to the news. The refugee crisis was the biggest topic for a few weeks because of Aylan Kurdi (3 year old boy who washed up dead on a beach in Turkey trying to make it to Canada). He probably just forgot. :o


IKR. That's was my point, but once again he refutes literally EVERYTHING I SAY!!! (I don't know if he has a problem with me or what! But he's very rude to me).

You don't need to be an expert on international politics to know who she is, just have some clue of what's going on in the world.

That's shocking :o Maybe you've heard of her but forgot? She was even Time Person of the Year in 2015.

I've heard of the name but didn'f know her role or position was.

How does the average American not know who Mike Pence is? He gets mentioned as much as Trump.

I was more talking about Biden.

Also, in no way is Pence mentioned as much as Trump.

I was more talking about Biden.

Also, in no way is Pence mentioned as much as Trump.
Oh. My bad. I didn't think you were implying the Obama administration. Yeah, that would totally be true especially since he was barely in the headlines during the entire presidency.

As for Pence, what I meant by that is he is mentioned more during the current administration than Biden ever was when Obama was president.

Oh. My bad. I didn't think you were implying the Obama administration. Yeah, that would totally be true especially since he was barely in the headlines during the entire presidency.

As for Pence, what I meant by that is he is mentioned more during the current administration than Biden ever was when Obama was president.

All of that doesn't even matter. As an American, you SHOULD know who the current President AND Vice President are. Regardless of their political party affiliation or whatever.

All of that doesn't even matter. As an American, you SHOULD know who the current President AND Vice President are. Regardless of their political party affiliation or whatever.
True. I have a feeling the reason you said that is because the average American might think the VP is not important as the president.

Wow, for a German, you know a lot about the U.S.

Most Americans don't know much at all about Germany besides...the Nazis :P.

I'm active on another mainly American forum and that topic pops up after pretty much every mass shooting. I also used to watch some gun channels on Youtube.

About Americans just knowing the Nazis...well, they created a lot of "attention" in the 1930 and 1940ies so no wonder they have burned themselves into the collective memory of mankind (and they make good video game and movie villains...). 8-P

How does the average American not know who Mike Pence is? He gets mentioned as much as Trump.
I know who she is and the British PM.
It totally is. That's why it's one of the main reasons I don't like the current era we're living in. If one were to irritate somebody especially another if he or she has a bad temper, then the former is dead meat.

Yes, he gets mentioned as much as Trump. Those claiming the Average (a.k.a "most") American is that ignorant are those who fancy themselves smarter than thou, you know what I mean?  ::) Most people watch the news or receive it online, you can't really escape it now, so it would be strange for most people not to know who some world leaders are that get brought up often such as Putin and Merkel and Kim Jong Un, etc.


I didn't say anything to counter anything you said because I agreed with you. Jesus. Maybe YOU need a longer break.

Just...don't  talk to him? It's useless and you'll stress yourself out when everything you say is met with something combative.  ::)


And I was actually question about why I'm losing hope. You literally can't go ANYWHERE anymore.

Pretty much. It's sad that you have to worry about this now, if a fun night out could be your last.

Reading reports and seeing the footage of this incident saddens me, and it saddened me more, when I learned the location is right next door to a church I attended around four years ago on my visit to Las Vegas.

Country music star Jason Aldean has cancelled a string of concerts after 58 people were shot dead while watching him perform in Las Vegas on Sunday. The singer has called off three shows that were due to happen this week in Los Angeles, San Diego and Anaheim. He said getting back on stage in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Thursday 12 October would be "very tough and emotional".

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-41496414

Unfortunately, it is just another day in the U.S. I really don't know WHEN the powers that be will do ANYTHING! They think the Second Amendment is the most important thing in the world. If nothing was done after Newtown, why should anything be done now?

Yes, it makes me angry. It should make EVERYONE angry. But, like so many, I feel so helpless.


http://www.inthe00s.com/index.php?topic=46581.0


http://www.inthe00s.com/index.php?topic=53833.0


I did this in 2015. It is outdated now. Maybe I should update it.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYGqGi2VsNU



Cat

Your missing one on that list.... my high school.... April 30th, 2013. Person tried to kill himself in front of everybody with a gun, he shot it at his face.... big bang.... everyone was scared..... and the media was like savages.

Person somehow survived and he is living a normal life now....

I find this all to be so sickening. And my dad, while being conservative, finds everything about this to be absolutely sickening. He agrees with my sentiment that automatic and semi-automatic weapons should be banned. Nobody should be able to under civiliian life fire 10 rounds + in one round. I am very centered on Gun Control, automatic weapons PERIOD should be banned.

This guy the more we look into it is VERY shady and this will be an investigation into an indivdual that we have not seen in depth since the Unibomber. My dad is telling me very bad things about this guy.

See my dad is a Repub, a gun defending one as well, Trump voter, not alt right, very strong on some issues, who while being biased always retracts when he finds or says something without back up. Hes the typical Trump voter, not the alt-right.....

I find this all sickening..... that CBS executive who said they had no sympathy from her because most country music fans are "gun-toting repubs".... how dare she..... thankfully CBS fired her within the hour after those comments on her FB were leaked.

We all need to come together.... and live..... and find some common ground. And while the day of a tragedy is not appropriate for Gun Control debate, the days afterwards are.... Im not getting my hopes up that two polarizing sides find common ground....

But I hope this helps us unify.... this horrible tragedy...

Yes, he gets mentioned as much as Trump. Those claiming the Average (a.k.a "most") American is that ignorant are those who fancy themselves smarter than thou, you know what I mean?  ::) Most people watch the news or receive it online, you can't really escape it now, so it would be strange for most people not to know who some world leaders are that get brought up often such as Putin and Merkel and Kim Jong Un, etc.
No, I do not think that I'm "smarter than thou" but it is well known that the average American is ignorant of a lot of things. Gosh damn...I feel like a lot of you guys are just attacking me for no reason. If you guys don't like me or my opinion...I can just leave...FOREVER.


Just...don't  talk to him? It's useless and you'll stress yourself out when everything you say is met with something combative.  ::)

Why would he stress himself out when he AGREES with me? ??? ::)

Yes, he gets mentioned as much as Trump. Those claiming the Average (a.k.a "most") American is that ignorant are those who fancy themselves smarter than thou, you know what I mean?  ::) Most people watch the news or receive it online, you can't really escape it now, so it would be strange for most people not to know who some world leaders are that get brought up often such as Putin and Merkel and Kim Jong Un, etc.
Well, actually he was talking about Biden when he was the VP which is true because he was not mentioned as much as Obama; however, I agree with you. It's definitely ignorant for people to assume that others don't know who the VP is or other world leaders.


No, I do not think that I'm "smarter than thou" but it is well known that the average American is ignorant of a lot of things. Gosh damn...I feel like a lot of you guys are just attacking me for no reason. If you guys don't like me or my opinion...I can just leave...FOREVER.
Wait, I don't think she was talking about you specifically ReignMan. You're a cool person. I think she was talking about those in general. There out some out there who believes that the average Amercian is stupid, but that's not true as at all.

Well, actually he was talking about Biden when he was the VP which is true because he was not mentioned as much as Obama; however, I agree with you. It's definitely ignorant for people to assume that others don't know who the VP is or other world leaders.
It's not ignorant if it's true. I'm not saying that every American is dumb or ignorant because I'm not dumb or ignorant. However, I've watched tons of YouTube videos where people were asked who the Vice President was and they had no idea (this was a few years ago when Joe Biden was VP).


Wait, I don't think she was talking about you specifically ReignMan. You're a cool person. I think she was talking about those in general. There out some out there who believes that the average Amercian is stupid, but that's not true as at all.

No, she was definitely talking about me.

It's not ignorant if it's true. I'm not saying that every American is dumb or ignorant because I'm not dumb or ignorant. However, I've watched tons of YouTube videos where people were asked who the Vice President was and they had no idea (this was a few years ago when Joe Biden was VP).
No, she was definitely talking about me.
Well again, that has to do with that he was not mentioned as much compared to Obama. Every time there was news about politics, Biden would not be named.

Well hopefully, it gets situated soon. We both wanted to see your drawings that you made. :)

Your missing one on that list.... my high school.... April 30th, 2013. Person tried to kill himself in front of everybody with a gun, he shot it at his face.... big bang.... everyone was scared..... and the media was like savages.



I only included those that made the news.

Mass shootings aside, there are gun deaths EVERYDAY. So far this year there have been 46,843 incidents and 11,721 deaths. If there were that many deaths caused by cars, everyone would be screaming for new car regulations to make them safer. But, with the all-mighty gun, that is different. We can't talk even talk about it. "Now is not the time." "Don't politicize this."

Trevor Noah says it all.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hw1RrmlrTtM&t=243s

I heard this awful story I think was only last week. This 4 year old girl went into her grandmother's purse looking for candy and found a gun. Needless to say, that grandmother no longer has a 4 year old granddaughter.  :\'( :\'( :\'(


Cat

Well hopefully, it gets situated soon. We both wanted to see your drawings that you made. :)

I'll get them uploaded soon.

I think 2017 might actually go down as one of the deadliest years in North America in a while with all these disasters happening so close together.

But then there are all those guns which are already out there........

I really can't imagine all these guys in America just giving up their guns lol, it ain't gonna happen.


or they can just recycle them.

I actually don't know, but in America, is it common to ever see someone walking around or just going somewhere with a gun Because they can?

Also is it normal for a family to have a gun at their house?


maybe we should all just walk the streets carrying a gun and if someone accidentally pisses us off just shoot them.

We can't because of the 2nd Amendment and there would be tons of gun owners that would be angry and...they have guns...so yeah...that's not a good idea.


My Family is against guns.

And I was actually question about why I'm losing hope. You literally can't go ANYWHERE anymore.


I think we should just stay in our houses and become hermits.

Yeah it's a scary time


So where can we go to be REALLY safe? ???

I think 2017 might actually go down as one of the deadliest years in a while with all these disasters happening so close together.



Then what about the other years? ???

So where can we go to be REALLY safe? ???

Nowhere is 100% safe. We just gotta learn to not live in fear during these bad times.

Nowhere is 100% safe. We just gotta learn to not live in fear during these bad times.

The world is actually safer now than it has EVER been. However, you're right no place is 100% safe...not even your own home.

Nowhere is 100% safe. We just gotta learn to not live in fear during these bad times.


Yup, you just gotta use your common sense, and stay positive.  :)  8)  8)

So where can we go to be REALLY safe? ???


I walk around my town at 3AM playing Pokémon GO and I feel safe. ;D

I walk around my town at 3AM playing Pokémon GO and I feel safe. ;D

TO is a safe place

I walk around my town at 3AM playing Pokémon GO and I feel safe. ;D
I try not to go now out when it is dark, or hurry home if I can at dusk.

I walk around my town at 3AM playing Pokémon GO and I feel safe. ;D


Be careful of The Smiling Man.  :(  :(  :(  :(  :(

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I think a big part of the "unsafe time" hype comes from that we're online 24/7 and get all the crap from the world within minutes. Brutal stuff happened since the dawn of mankind, it's just that we now get informed about it. If put into relation with the size of the population the chance to get shot is minimal.
That being said it's still advisable to be watchful and avoid certain "hot spots" during nights or carry some self defense gear. I've been doing that for a couple of years now and thankfully never needed it so far. But it gives me more confidence to have something on me just in case.

Nowhere is 100% safe. We just gotta learn to not live in fear during these bad times.


just wake up every day and live your life like everyone else, Don't let fear get in the way in what you're doing.

I walk around my town at 3AM playing Pokémon GO and I feel safe. ;D


Shouldn't you be asleep at that time? ::)

I walk around my town at 3AM playing Pokémon GO and I feel safe. ;D



But you are in Canada. I bet ya you wouldn't DARE go out at night in many U.S. cities. Hell, even going out during the day can be dangerous, too.



Cat

I think we should just stay in our houses and become hermits.

That's not a healthy way to live either. People need social interaction and there's only so long most of us can go without doing anything before we go nuts.

I try not to go now out when it is dark, or hurry home if I can at dusk.


In London? ???


Shouldn't you be asleep at that time? ::)


But then how will I catch the Ghost Pokémon?  :(



But you are in Canada. I bet ya you wouldn't DARE go out at night in many U.S. cities. Hell, even going out during the day can be dangerous, too.



Cat


Chicago alone has more murders a year than all of Canada (762 in Chicago vs. 611 in Canada in 2016). The gun violence is out of control. :(

In London? ???


It is just me, but nowadays you just never know?

Chicago alone has more murders a year than all of Canada (762 in Chicago vs. 611 in Canada in 2016). The gun violence is out of control. :(

You're right. However, here in the U.S. right wingers love bringing up Chicago as a excuse to not implement more gun regulations because "Chicago has strict gun laws but yet look at all the murders".

Right wingers conveniently forget that all the states surrounding Illinois do not have strict gun laws (Wisconsin, Indiana, Missouri, Iowa, Kentucky). Many criminals visit those surrounding states and buy guns then return to Chicago and go on a rampage.

That's not a healthy way to live either. People need social interaction and there's only so long most of us can go without doing anything before we go nuts.


Nobody shouldn't be a hermit, you need to go out and do stuff.

Nobody should be a hermit, you need to go out and do stuff.

Fixed it for you ;).

Fixed it for you ;).



Thanks. :)

In London? ???

But then how will I catch the Ghost Pokémon?  :(

Chicago alone has more murders a year than all of Canada (762 in Chicago vs. 611 in Canada in 2016). The gun violence is out of control. :(



That is an understatement. It really p!sses me off that our Congress does nothing about it. They are owned by the NRA who is beholden to the gun manufacturers. They don't care how many people DIE in this country as long as they sell their guns and make a profit. They make people believe that they HAVE to protect themselves from the gun violence by (you guess it) owning a gun. More people buy guns and more people use the guns on people-whether purposely or accidentally. It just perpetuates itself. When gun control makes a stink, then the NRA screams that criminals won't bother to follow our laws and it just infringes on the Second Amendment of law abiding citizens (but not the part where it states "A well-regulated militia") so therefore we can't do anything and it just gets worse and worse and worse. Any other industry, safely issues are addressed. When many people died in auto accidents, the government required manufacturers to install seat belts, as well as other safety issues. When many people were getting lead poisoning, the government required that lead be taken out of gas, & paint. The list goes on. But when it comes to guns-something was is made to KILL, they can't implement any kind of safety regulations whether it be universal background checks, banning automatic & semi automatic weapons, and not allowing people stockpile weapons/ammo. I just don't understand why this country can't do a damn thing about it and just let things get worse.


Ok, rant over.


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You're right. However, here in the U.S. right wingers love bringing up Chicago as a excuse to not implement more gun regulations because "Chicago has strict gun laws but yet look at all the murders".

Right wingers conveniently forget that all the states surrounding Illinois do not have strict gun laws (Wisconsin, Indiana, Missouri, Iowa, Kentucky). Many criminals visit those surrounding states and buy guns then return to Chicago and go on a rampage.


Chicago has more of a gang issue than an issue regarding race, guns, or "culture". I wish people would think about that more.

Chicago has more of a gang issue than an issue regarding race, guns, or "culture". I wish people would think about that more.

Chicago has both a gang issue and a gun smuggling issue. Those two issues combine and cause Chicago's gun violence problem.

Chicago has both a gang issue and a gun smuggling issue. Those two issues combine and cause Chicago's gun violence problem.


True but something tells me dealing with the gang violence issue will yield better results than TRYING to deal with the gun smuggling issue. There's just too many people in the States who's identities are tied to guns.

True but something tells me dealing with the gang violence issue will yield better results than TRYING to deal with the gun smuggling issue. There's just too many people in the States who's identities are tied to guns.

There's been many initiatives to deal with the gang violence but to no avail.

I just saw a story about the massacre called 27 Days Later a few days ago. There is still no evidence on what motivated that person to go on a rampage and shooting spree. Have you all seen it?