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| Shooting at Auburn | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Jun 10 2012, 05:25 AM (358 Views) | |
| *OrangeRev | Jun 10 2012, 05:25 AM Post #1 |
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Looks to be a terrible shooting at Auburn ... rumors circulating that three players from Auburn's 2010 recruiting class may have been shot. Eric Mack is listed as a starter at guard, Ed Christian had left the team after two years of chronic injuries, and Ladarious Phillips (the Tigers only fullback) had recently decided to give up football, and left the team. Other rumors that two recruits who were visiting this weekend were injured.
http://www.reddit.com/r/auburn/comments/uu71d/3_au_football_players_shot_1_reported_dead/c4ylcq1 Edited by OrangeRev, Jun 10 2012, 05:36 AM.
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| LonzoVol | Jun 10 2012, 08:10 AM Post #2 |
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Tragic, but I'm not surprised. http://www.waff.com/story/18747849/one-confirmed-dead-in-auburn-multi-victim-shooting?clienttype=printable |
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| *TennesseeTuxedo | Jun 10 2012, 10:21 AM Post #3 |
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In the "old days", when a fight took place and ended, you walked away and it was over. In the present, the loser of the fight goes to find a gun and goes back to try and kill the guy who whipped them. Typical gang mentality cowardice.
Edited by TennesseeTuxedo, Jun 10 2012, 10:25 AM.
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| LonzoVol | Jun 10 2012, 12:00 PM Post #4 |
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Found this on the Auburn Scout board au3020 Member 18135 posts this site Send Private Message Posted: Today 7:38 AM Re: Middle of the night and I feel like crying -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The MTV,THUG, ME AND ONLY ME, YOU ARE DISSING ME attitude is taking over. Far too many people just don't get it. They think they have some right to tell you what to do and how to live your life. If you don't listen to them then they will teach you. They will just shoot you to prove they are better than you. If you die, then you die. Too bad for you because it is all about ME! In other words, the idiots are out in force. The number of people who just don't care about anyone elses life is growing larger by the day. They are everywhere. Big cities and small towns. They are even in places too small to have a stop sign. The worst part about it is it won't get any better. War Eagle!! |
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| humbletx | Jun 10 2012, 12:09 PM Post #5 |
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handguns - easy to get as a sno cone - concealed hangun laws - thugs, kids, grannies - all carrying these days. In the old days - kinda like the Hatfield vs the McCoy's? Guns have been used to settle fights for centuries Aggie... |
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| Hermitagevol | Jun 10 2012, 12:17 PM Post #6 |
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It really depends on which state you're talking about. I believe Alabama's law is like $15 and no test or knowledge of the laws regarding defending oneself. In Tennessee it's about $75 or so for the class, you must pass written and shooting portion of class, then pay $150. This is not about gun control, but respecting other peoples right to live. Carrying a gun to defend yourself is a huge responsibility, and thugs don't care about your respect. |
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| humbletx | Jun 10 2012, 12:27 PM Post #7 |
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To be expected. Gotta think the folks that are packing legally - don't think any differently than anyone else. Carrying a gun to defend oneself. Save the $50 + $150 - buy the handgun of choice and your ready to protect yourself.. Legally or not that is what people do these days and times - and no different than in the old days.. |
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| *TennesseeTuxedo | Jun 10 2012, 12:31 PM Post #8 |
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I was involved part in many a fight when I was a teenager, but not once did anyone pull a gun on me or try to shoot me. |
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| Hermitagevol | Jun 10 2012, 12:38 PM Post #9 |
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Texie, you would be wrong. People that legally carry a gun are just trying to protect themselves. They will walk away from a fight instead of blasting away. I have no fear of someone that is legally carrying a pistol. It is the criminal that is illegally carrying a gun that scares me. |
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| BJVOL III | Jun 10 2012, 12:55 PM Post #10 |
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Herm Who are they protecting themselves from? Most people don't carry guns and enjoy peaceful lives. |
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| humbletx | Jun 10 2012, 01:10 PM Post #11 |
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In some ways I respect your fear of harm - and sorta understand why you feel carrying a handgun brings you comfort. Me, its uncomfortable carrying one - arm pit, back, side - the damned things are uncomfortable. Stick it in the glove compartment, under the seat - where ever. The guys you fear have theirs in their hands - and you don't. Thats is when you shat your boxers. I also have a good deal of fear of those who've gone though some rudimentary training on how to safely load, hold and shoot at targets wearing ear protection - cruisin' around the neigborhood, sitting in a local establishment,grocery store, where ever they may be. Rare that they do the following up - shooting thousands of rounds learning how the damed things work. Think I'm kidding? Look around at some of the local law dogs when they get in some sorta shoot'em up deal. Legally packing - and can't hit the side of a car 9 times out of 10.. Fact - people carry guns to "protect" themselves. Lots of law abiding citizens - folks that you wouldn't have any fear of - carry guns, illegally. |
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| humbletx | Jun 10 2012, 01:12 PM Post #12 |
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Exactly - Advice - stay out of those places where you believe you need a gun to protect yourself.. |
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| gatewayghost | Jun 10 2012, 04:43 PM Post #13 |
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It's hard to stay away from your home. |
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| Hermitagevol | Jun 10 2012, 05:03 PM Post #14 |
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I don't carry a gun. I don't want to have to use it. Most gun carrying individuals feel that way too. I also agree with you about people using their guns under pressure. |
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