... all I can do is think about all those who lost loved ones and friends in the horror down South today.

I have been watching the news since this morning, just shocked over the attack and killings.
My heart goes out to those who where killed or injured, and to their loved ones as well.

As one commentator said, we shouldn't be shocked any longer -- as that implies the unexpected.  Many of us have been expecting the next, and the next and the next.

A heavily armed man was arrested who said he was on the way to a gay pride parade.  No known connection to the first shooting at this time.

Just curious, which thing shouldn't be considered unexpected?

Both are nothing new; the only difference this time was the number of casualties for what looks to be a "lone wolf" operation.

Violence by Islamists against ... whoever happens to be in their path.  You know it is going to happen again soon. And again, and again.

The gunman was a militant muslim with a hatred for gays, and was in contact with members of Isis.  He could just as easily been a christian or orthodox jew.  Religion is toxic and spreads all kinds of vile hate, and I want nothing to do with it.  I'm not only an Antichrist, I'm also Anti-allah, Anti-yahweh, and basically Anti-deity of any persuasion.  I will not pray for the people in this situation, but my thoughts are with them...and if this ever happens at the Gay 90's, I just hope I'm in a good position to take out the gunman.

Won't totally solve . But maybe take them out sooner. Yep have mine.

How many more mass killings do we need to have before Congress has the balls to act in a responsible way. Columbine, Aurora, SandyHook and on and on and on...now this tragedy. WTF!!!

The first clue someone doesn't know what they are talking about is when they mention "assault weapons" as if that means something.

No, the first clue someone doesn't know what they're talking about is when you blame Muslims.

If you folks want to argue about this, please take it there.

There is a death penalty for homosexual activities in at least 10 Islamic countries.  Wake up.

It saddens me to no end thinking about the devastation these victims, their families & friends, & the entire community must be suffering. I just want to hop on a plane & hug everyone there.  

I'd like that, too, Ms. Chayse.

and yet I can't get a single delegate to be local mod...;-( (that's frowny face for any hearing impared)

you know and I know you are right.  So do a dozen dozen that read this board but won't pipe up.

You don't get it..anyone can get a weapon of mass destruction ( an assault weapon ) in this country. A terrorist on the no fly list is to dangerous to allow on a plane but he can legally purchase an assault weapon. Whether it's a Christian conservative shooting abortion providers or White supremacist shooting blacks at a church in So. Carolina or a sick kid killing 5 year olds at Sandyhook elementary school. Any sick fuck can legally buy an assault weapon in this country. We are the only country in civilized world where this is possible and it is no coincidence that we are the only country where week after week innocent people are dying from gun violence. What don't you get ? Wake up ? I wish I could wake up from this nightmare. But there are too many morons who want to perpetuate the fear and hatred that got us here. They think the problem is Islam..WTF!!

I apologized because Vorlon is right this board is the wrong forum for this discussion. It's a sign of strength not weakness to admit when you're wrong.

Yesterday 80 million US gun owners didn't kill anyone.

...one gun. It's hard to understand why someone wouldn't own at least one.

I think you are misunderstanding my post.  The power syndicate is obvious.  I was just trying to say...let admins tell someone to go to the politics board.  You aren't MN board moderator so why try?  Sheesh?  Are you touchy or what?

The P&R board does have the virtue of keeping all the nastiness that involves political debate largely off the regional boards.  Well, at least this one; I seldom look at the other ones.  I think that is a good thing as we don't need any more unpleasantness than we already have.  So, yes I am going to ask/suggest that when such debates start here that they take it to the P&R board.  Obviously, just as is the case with any post anyone makes here, no one is under the obligation to pay it any heed.

Data is by survey, so some room for error.  But interestingly, twice as many Republicans own guns than do Democrats.  So there is obviously a pansy-ass factor involved.  Also I suspect generation-snowflake is afraid of them.

where you will jump in as defacto mod on the local board (and hey I agree let's keep it about hobby) but when things get heated you are either:

1)  Obviously, I have no control over when trainwrecks erupt on the board
2)  Call if whatever you would like but I post what I think.
3)  I believe any influence I have is largely because I think it is often wise to think about what I want to say before I actually post it rather than the first thing that pops into my head.

Where the fuck did you come up with that load of shit. You do realize that gun sales have gone through the roof since this moron entered the White House! Talk about a pansy ass factor. That clown has no friggin idea what the hell is going on anywhere in the world!

I'm afraid to search, NSA and Sam are watching...