• This is a political forum that is non-biased/non-partisan and treats every person's position on topics equally. This debate forum is not aligned to any political party. In today's politics, many ideas are split between and even within all the political parties. Often we find ourselves agreeing on one platform but some topics break our mold. We are here to discuss them in a civil political debate. If this is your first visit to our political forums, be sure to check out the RULES. Registering for debate politics is necessary before posting. Register today to participate - it's free!

School shooting this morning . . .

MaggieD

DP Veteran
Joined
Jul 9, 2010
Messages
43,244
Reaction score
44,664
Location
Chicago Area
Gender
Female
Political Leaning
Moderate
SPARKS, Nev. (AP) — Police say two people are dead and two more are injured in a shooting at Sparks Middle School in northern Nevada Monday morning.Washoe County School District Police didn't immediately offer details of the identities of the dead. Spokeswoman Angela Rambo of Renown Regional Medical Center says two boys are in critical condition.
Police said the school is "all clear" and the suspect is "down," but offered no further details. The shooting happened on the school's campus, but outside the school building itself, according to police.
Washoe County School District spokesman Charles Rahn says the middle school and next door Agnes Risley Elementary School have been evacuated to Sparks High School. Rahn said the middle and elementary schools will be closed Monday.

Police Respond To Shooting At Sparks Middle School In Nevada

Here.We.Go.Again.
 
2 dead? Not that bad. Investigate, punish the offender, done and done.
 
Tragic, but no longer surprising.
Now let the partsenship begin.
 
I fully expect to be seeing more of this type of thing in the future. We are living in relatively stressful times these days, and people aren't being taught how to effectively manage stress, or adapt to changes in their lives as well as was once the case.
 
I don't live too far from that area, that particular school and surrounding area are now infested with Hispanic gangs so this may be somewhat different from other school shootings that we have seen lately.
 
Last edited:
MaggieD; [QUOTE said:
Here.We.Go.Again.
[/QUOTE]


CRAZY cannot be legislated; EVIL cannot be legislated.

The onus lies with those individuals, school boards, and legislators who enact 'gun free zones'. Those zones become prime targets. It is good the assailant is dead.

Send up prayers for those children and the S.O.B.s who carry the weight of allowing this tragedy.

Hopefully the families and those children will find comfort and peace. Amen

Thom Paine
 
Last edited:
Tragic day. Reporting on these stories will always lead more and more to think to do the same thing, but at the same time, these are the type of things Americans need to know about. Such a tough situation all the way around.
The onus lies with those individuals, school boards, and legislators who enact 'gun free zones'. Those zones become prime targets. It is good the assailant is dead.

Send up prayers for those children and the S.O.B.s who carry the weight of allowing this tragedy.
Can't the pro gun crowd show a little respect and at least let the bodies cool before they turn this into a political issue?
 
Tragic day. Reporting on these stories will always lead more and more to think to do the same thing, but at the same time, these are the type of things Americans need to know about. Such a tough situation all the way around.
Can't the pro gun crowd show a little respect and at least let the bodies cool before they turn this into a political issue?
I cant find anyone turning it into a political issue.
And the left was dancing on the graves of the Newtown children before the last brass case hit the ground.
 
Us Texans ( you know the dumb asses down south) have schools that post signs alerting nut cases there are people in the school building that are armed and trained to shoot. Nuff said.
 
Tragic day. Reporting on these stories will always lead more and more to think to do the same thing, but at the same time, these are the type of things Americans need to know about. Such a tough situation all the way around.
Can't the pro gun crowd show a little respect and at least let the bodies cool before they turn this into a political issue?

NOPE ! ... It's damned tragic and I rarely comment on such in this manner... It is such a very sad situation. Once in awhile I get riled beyond self-containment.



Thom Paine
 
Last edited:
Us Texans ( you know the dumb asses down south) have schools that post signs alerting nut cases there are people in the school building that are armed and trained to shoot. Nuff said.
I wouldnt think Nevada would be much different.
 
2 dead, 2 boys hurt in Nevada school shooting

2 dead, 2 boys hurt in Nevada school shooting


Any thoughts ?


"A student at a Nevada middle school opened fire on campus, killing a staff member who was trying to protect other children, police said Monday.

The suspected gunman was also dead, and authorities say no shots were fired by law enforcement.

Two other students were critically injured in the violence that erupted around 7:15 a.m., shortly before classes began Monday. One is out of surgery and the other is doing well, according to police.

Police said between 150 and 200 officers responded to the shooting.

Students from the middle school and next door elementary school were evacuated to the nearby high school, and classes were canceled."
 
Last edited:
Re: 2 dead, 2 boys hurt in Nevada school shooting

2 dead, 2 boys hurt in Nevada school shooting


Any thoughts ?


"A student at a Nevada middle school opened fire on campus, killing a staff member who was trying to protect other children, police said Monday.

The suspected gunman was also dead, and authorities say no shots were fired by law enforcement.

Two other students were critically injured in the violence that erupted around 7:15 a.m., shortly before classes began Monday. One is out of surgery and the other is doing well, according to police.

Police said between 150 and 200 officers responded to the shooting.

Students from the middle school and next door elementary school were evacuated to the nearby high school, and classes were canceled."

That sucks.
 
Re: 2 dead, 2 boys hurt in Nevada school shooting

Moderator's Warning:
Merged Threads
 
Tragic day. Reporting on these stories will always lead more and more to think to do the same thing, but at the same time, these are the type of things Americans need to know about. Such a tough situation all the way around.
Can't the pro gun crowd show a little respect and at least let the bodies cool before they turn this into a political issue?

If the anti-gun crowd didn't use every newsworthy shooting as a way to get gun control increased, your point might be well-taken. As it is, the issue will always be politicized.
 
Re: 2 dead, 2 boys hurt in Nevada school shooting

That's messed up.
 
I cant find anyone turning it into a political issue.
Check the post I quoted. It's right there.
And the left was dancing on the graves of the Newtown children before the last brass case hit the ground.
And you were A) happy they did so or B) upset they did so?
If the anti-gun crowd didn't use every newsworthy shooting as a way to get gun control increased, your point might be well-taken. As it is, the issue will always be politicized.
Oh...so when the gun control crowd does it it's offensive, but when the pro gun crowd does it, it's okay?

In fairness, I don't know what YOU have said in the past, but I know for a fact it doesn't matter how long after the tragic event, if someone dares to mention gun control, the pro gun crowd becomes enraged the gun control supporters would politicize it. And yet, here is the pro gun crowd doing exactly the same thing.
 
Check the post I quoted. It's right there.
And you were A) happy they did so or B) upset they did so?
Oh...so when the gun control crowd does it it's offensive, but when the pro gun crowd does it, it's okay?

In fairness, I don't know what YOU have said in the past, but I know for a fact it doesn't matter how long after the tragic event, if someone dares to mention gun control, the pro gun crowd becomes enraged the gun control supporters would politicize it. And yet, here is the pro gun crowd doing exactly the same thing.
Read what I was responding to and you will understand my comment.
And I will be the first to remind you that school shooting or not, it does not trump my 2A rights.
 
2 dead? Not that bad. Investigate, punish the offender, done and done.

I guess if it ain't double digits its not even worth slowing down to look at? :roll::doh:shock:
 
Read what I was responding to
I did. My answer remains the same. Not sure where the confusion is.

And I will be the first to remind you that school shooting or not, it does not trump my 2A rights.
And I'll be the first to remind you the right to life of the teacher killed trumps your 2A rights.

But let's not bog down into that now. As I said, the last thing we need is for you pro gun people to make this into a political issue right now (especially considering how limited the details are at the moment). Let's respect the fallen first, and then we can use the 2353272078509 different threads to discuss guns.
 
Re: 2 dead, 2 boys hurt in Nevada school shooting

2 dead, 2 boys hurt in Nevada school shooting


Any thoughts ?


"A student at a Nevada middle school opened fire on campus, killing a staff member who was trying to protect other children, police said Monday.

The suspected gunman was also dead, and authorities say no shots were fired by law enforcement.

Two other students were critically injured in the violence that erupted around 7:15 a.m., shortly before classes began Monday. One is out of surgery and the other is doing well, according to police.

Police said between 150 and 200 officers responded to the shooting.

Students from the middle school and next door elementary school were evacuated to the nearby high school, and classes were canceled."

Holy carp! That's a bit excessive.
 
I did. My answer remains the same. Not sure where the confusion is.

And I'll be the first to remind you the right to life of the teacher killed trumps your 2A rights.

But let's not bog down into that now. As I said, the last thing we need is for you pro gun people to make this into a political issue right now (especially considering how limited the details are at the moment). Let's respect the fallen first, and then we can use the 2353272078509 different threads to discuss guns.
Really how. His or her death while tragic, has no impact on my rights.
 
I guess if it ain't double digits its not even worth slowing down to look at? :roll::doh:shock:

Almost 314 million people in the US. 2/314000000 is about zero. Secondly, what do you want to do? Freak out and start having the government work against the rights of all 314 million? Hardly seems justified to me.

No, the solution is to maintain a clear head and respond rationally.
 
Back
Top Bottom