At least 16 dead in Lewiston, Maine shootings From CNN’s John Miller At least 16 people are dead in multiple shootings in Lewiston, Maine Wednesday night, according to multiple law enforcement sources. At least 50 to 60 people are injured in the incidents, though it’s unclear how many are injured due to gunfire, the sources told CNN. https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/lewiston-maine-shootings-active-shooter-10-25-23/index.html
Horrific. The sad part is that since it appears from the photos to be a white guy with an assault weapon, we probably won't hear outrage over this from the Republicans who are always screaming that the violent immigrants are the ones to fear.
The price we to protect our homes from 8 year old black children knocking on our door during the day.
I'm so tired of all these mass shootings. When is enough enough? Ban these damn assault weapons! Get them off the streets and out of the hands of legal and illegal buyers. The tweet below was posted earlier today before tonight's massacre.
Sorry, NRA. You just lost a lot of potential lifetime members today. And the ranks of your detractors grew by a slew of grieving families, again.
No, nah. But maybe wearing AR-15 pins is a little tone deaf to our ongoing problems and to victims' families in just about every state. (shrug) And maybe they should in general approve of an outfit like the NIH or the CDC studying gun violence -- you know, collecting basic information about the issue instead of demanding that everyone pretend it doesn't exist?
I honestly agree that politicians are garbage and the last few weeks have proven that. But to blame this incident, just minutes after a description of a white male, on politicians is quite absurd.
When you have 643 mass shootings in less than a year and Republicans fight every step to address the problem.... 193 House Republicans voted against the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which provides over $2.35 billion to expand vital school mental health services and improve learning environments. This is the most significant gun violence prevention law passed in 30 years. 202 House Republicans voted against the Bipartisan Background Checks Act, which helps keep guns out hands of people who are a danger to themselves or others. Senate Republicans have blocked background checks from even getting a vote. 201 House Republicans voted against a red flag bill that would create a federal procedure for law enforcement to intervene and prohibit people who are a danger to themselves or others from possessing a firearm. Tennessee does not have a state red flag or extreme risk protection order law. 210 House Republicans voted against the American Rescue Plan, which provided $12 billion to address mental health needs arising from the pandemic. 196 House Republicans voted against going after gun traffickers, which flood our communities with firearms used by criminals. 193 House Republicans voted against cracking down on the spread of ghost guns which are used by criminals and minors because they can be bought without a background check before President Biden took action to close that loophole through executive action.
I agree with you on blame, and I don't think (for me) it's about a (maybe?) white perp. Just one group of people actively stand up against doing anything about these incidents. But whatever. I usually don't post about these shootings anymore and should return to that practice. This society just does not care, collectively.
This is depressing. Worst part is there is no answer for this. I would be completely okay with giving up my AR. We don't use those for protection. Anyone with common gun knowledge and senses uses a pistol for shotgun. There is literally no need for semi automatic long range rifles.
