Shitty Rambo Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 "ORANGEBURG, S.C. — A student was killed Friday at South Carolina State University, and authorities say they are searching for at least four suspects. The shooting took place around 1:30 p.m. ET Friday outside Andrew Hugine Suites, a dormitory for upperclassmen on the campus of the historically black university about 40 miles south of Columbia, S.C." http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/01/24/south-carolina-school-shooting/4831069/ We're twenty five days into the year and there's already been two public shootings... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shitty Rambo Posted January 25, 2014 Author Share Posted January 25, 2014 Holy shit, another at a mall in Maryland, 3 killed http://www.cnn.com/2014/01/25/us/maryland-mall-shooting/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebiglebowski Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 We're twenty five days into the year and there's already been two public shootings... With a huge amount of risk surrounding the Sochi Olympics for something horrible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blanchardoswald Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 America scares the fuck out of me sometimes. I know it can happen in Canada, but stuff like this makes me so glad I live here trevorxramage and jase 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eight1echo Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 The shooting took place around 1:30 p.m. ET Friday outside Andrew Hugine Suites, a dormitory for upperclassmen on the campus of the historically black university about 40 miles south of Columbia, S.C." how is this relevant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shitty Rambo Posted January 25, 2014 Author Share Posted January 25, 2014 how is this relevant One could assume the school prided itself for educating mostly African American students. I don't see how that's a negative thing for USA Today to point out. omik11303 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catalinacaper Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 I think it was more of a "never heard of SCSt?" Well this is what they are sort of inclusion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gutzonborglum Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 We're twenty five days into the year and there's already been two public shootings... For the US, I'm sad to say I can't tell whether or not you're being sarcastic. . . Stop covering these sorts of things in the national news, America. More importantly, who the shooters are. I'm pretty sure I'm the first person to ever have stated this; thus, I just changed America by stating that. Metal Mike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laralaurent Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Yeah I'm not sure how much national focus is bringing these things more to light as opposed to the past, but it's probably not a bad thing. Yes, it looks fucking terrible as it is terrible, but something has to change and I've generally been a big 2nd amendment supporter. Seems like the SC state was a targeted shooting, not sure about the mall. Our cultures just have to be taught that this behavior is not an option. Like fuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shitty Rambo Posted January 25, 2014 Author Share Posted January 25, 2014 For the US, I'm sad to say I can't tell whether or not you're being sarcastic. . . Stop covering these sorts of things in the national news, America. More importantly, who the shooters are. I'm pretty sure I'm the first person to ever have stated this; thus, I just changed America by stating that. No sarcasm. I think it's disgusting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 just awful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gutzonborglum Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 No sarcasm. I think it's disgusting. Yeah, it was more rhetorical than anything. I haven't heard anything about either of these other than what you've posted, but I'd be willing to bet they're late teens/early twenties. I'm leaning more and more to getting my little boys out of the country before they're in high school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 its also awful how powerful the NRA is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebiglebowski Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Yeah, it was more rhetorical than anything. I haven't heard anything about either of these other than what you've posted, but I'd be willing to bet they're late teens/early twenties. I'm leaning more and more to getting my little boys out of the country before they're in high school. Do you want to wait for a motive to come out before you talk about leaving the country? Not saying that any action ever justifies murder, it doesn't. But if it comes out that the victim pulled a gun on the perpetrator at a party over a girl last weekend doesn't that make you feel a little safer for your kids lives in America? ie, terrible things can happen anywhere for no reason (like Newtown), but if you put yourself in the right situations with the right people and properly respect/fear guns, you can limit the amount of risk of loss of life you and your kids face. 5 murders per hundred thousand last year in America. Yeah, it's more than three times that of Canada, and that is a problem. It's in no way enough for me to consider moving for myself or future children. You should also never let your kids swim in the ocean (sharks) or go outside in a storm (lightning strikes) if you are going to fear events this rare. jhook 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gutzonborglum Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jase Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Yeah, it was more rhetorical than anything. I haven't heard anything about either of these other than what you've posted, but I'd be willing to bet they're late teens/early twenties. I'm leaning more and more to getting my little boys out of the country before they're in high school. Come and live in Australia. What America needs is more guns. Everyone should have guns, then, when any public shooting takes place it will be minimised because the shooter will get shot quickly. More guns is always the answer to gun crimes eskimosnow27 and Buffbloom 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwhitmuzik Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Holy shit, another at a mall in Maryland, 3 killed http://www.cnn.com/2014/01/25/us/maryland-mall-shooting/ literally 30 minutes from me right now. it's all everyone is talking about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkinglot Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 i think its ridiculous the amount of coverage this shit gets on the news in the states. they paint the shooters as almost movie like antagonists. these people crave attention and want to be known as the person who shot this many people at this place. NoFxpunkguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gutzonborglum Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 I'm more thinking out loud with where I'm living right now. The neighborhood here on coastal NC is ripe with crack/coke/heroin/pills. When I'm flash forwarding to my children's future, knowing what's going on here-especially when neither I nor my wife have any emotional ties to this place- please pardon me if I don't want to stick around. I should have clarified that it wasn't the United States in general, but rather our immediate demographic. With that said, I still never let my kids swim in the ocean because of sharks, and they are forbidden from going outside because even though it's a minute chance they'll be struck with lightning...there's still a chance. And I feed them like a mama bird because I don't want them poking their eyes out with silverware. jase 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebiglebowski Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Yeah my comments weren't applicable to all places in the US. If you are in a bad place and don't feel safe, definitely get somewhere better as soon as is practical. Shouldn't have to leave the country to do it, though. Plenty of places in America that are as safe as anyone can ask for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gutzonborglum Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 It's a knee jerk reaction for me hearing about another shooting by someone who is more than likely in their late teens/early twenties. It would be more advantageous to move to the moon and hope for oxygen then it would to move out of the country and hope for civility/peace. Just venting frustration at the end of a very frustrating week. With that said, it was nowhere near as bad as those who were involved with these incidences. It makes me sick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papermonsters Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 I'm the store manager of the Zumiez in Greenville, SC. This is heavy. It really is a tight knit community of people. My employees are my family. I feel so sorry for the families of the victims and all of the helpless people who had to see this event unfold. I know I am far removed from all of this, but it really struck close to home. I couldn't imagine anything like this happening in my store, and I cannot even comprehend the emotions going on at the time. I hope their friends and family stay strong through this. Man, I am so bummed because of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomfiend Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 fuck gunz eskimosnow27 and jase 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajxd Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I saw a new article that Philly had 21 murders by January 20th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abovetheearth Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I'm the store manager of the Zumiez in Greenville, SC. This is heavy. It really is a tight knit community of people. My employees are my family. I feel so sorry for the families of the victims and all of the helpless people who had to see this event unfold. I know I am far removed from all of this, but it really struck close to home. I couldn't imagine anything like this happening in my store, and I cannot even comprehend the emotions going on at the time. I hope their friends and family stay strong through this. Man, I am so bummed because of this. i have family right next door in Easley. been to that place many times. 7/10 of my friends have their conceal license...and to be honest, i feel safer with them having it. i have one at home for protection. its been pretty rough in my neighborhood lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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