Yes. I remember that as news broke of the OKC bombing, the general masses were quick to call it an attack of Arab terrorists and political discussion quickly went to our personal prejudices about Muslims.
Though we all think we know what happened here, and likely it is as first appears, an abundance of caution and response to known facts is always preferred to wild ass speculation. Its not only a good intellectual discipline; its respectful of all involved, including the victims.
Police: Multiple victims in South Carolina church shooting - CBS News
This appears to be a racist attack as the suspect was reported as being white. the suspect is described as a "clean-shaven white male.
Great, just what we need after all the police brutality incidents. Hope the perpetrator is caught quickly . the church appears to be an African-American parish given the denomination and the location
"clean shaven"? Is that double speak for skinhead???
"clean shaven"? Is that double speak for skinhead???
no idea-I was just noting what the report said. It appears that nine were slain by this schmuck
Yes, it does matter.. there is a difference between hate crime and random crime.
"clean shaven"? Is that double speak for skinhead???
Really!?
Why would it not be a hate crime if the church was white?
Does not all murder require hate?
Inquiring minds want to know.
That's what I want to understand. I've asked pretty much the same question. If it's black on white or white on black or white on brown or black on red....does any murder occur out of love?
May these poor people rest in peace. If you aren't safe in church in a Bible study, you aren't safe anywhere. Very sad and tragic.
Wednesday night prayer meeting, 9 people killed at a historic black church by a white male reported to be in his early 20s doesn't sound random. They will find him and I hope they don't kill him before they determine why a person would do such a thing.
Thanks Obama.
That's always my fear too Risky. As much as I want to see this SOB dead, at the same time I want him alive and singing like a canary so we know who else may harbor whatever feelings he has as well.
S.Carolina state senator Clementa Pinckney was one of the victims.
Funny how right wingers love to say Muslims are threats yet more people in America have been killed by right wing attacks than Muslim extremists since 9/11. Condolences to the victims.
Really!?
Why would it not be a hate crime if the church was white?
Does not all murder require hate?
Inquiring minds want to know.
Wednesday night prayer meeting, 9 people killed at a historic black church by a white male reported to be in his early 20s doesn't sound random. They will find him and I hope they don't kill him before they determine why a person would do such a thing.
The suspect opened fire on a bible study group at the historic black Emanuel AME Church on Calhoun street, killing eight people in an "unfathomable" act of violence. One other person was rushed to the hospital and died. Police originally said two people were hospitalized.
In a chilling twist, police said the alleged gunman, whom the mayor called a "horrible scoundrel," was inside the church attending the prayer meeting with worshipers for almost an hour.
Police said that three of the victims were males and six were females. Their ages were not clear.
Three people survived the shooting, but details about them were not immediately available.
I've been following this myself. It supposedly happened right downtown.
With any luck, he'll be caught quickly.
How do you know this guy is associated with the right wing? That's a very premature and baseless assumption.Funny how right wingers love to say Muslims are threats yet more people in America have been killed by right wing attacks than Muslim extremists since 9/11. Condolences to the victims.
Let's hope he does it himself.Who cares why. Put him do death and be done with it.
Funny how right wingers love to say Muslims are threats yet more people in America have been killed by right wing attacks than Muslim extremists since 9/11. Condolences to the victims.
Because white on white is not a hate crime.