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Similarly, there are some folks who would prefer to do little to NOTHING (to the point of being obstructionist) ... beyond offering "thoughts and prayers" in hindsight.

Pretty clear that strategy ain't working.

And merely thinking/praying harder is probably not a viable response ... at least from a public policy perspective (although some seem inclined to it)...
Anything can be used for criminal activity...anything

The point is, don't mess with peoples' rights...and make punishment so severe, scum like this murderer is Texas would be less likely. Insane people...not much you can do except lock them up after the fact
Bottom line, if you don't like AR-15's...simple, don't buy one. But don't step on my rights because you don't like that right.
Frankly, I think I've written enough on this topic...you all know where I stand...
 
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It is being reported in various media sources that a school resource officer approached the guy before he entered two classrooms. I'd say questions are being asked as to how and why the guy got past the officer posted at the school if that's what actually happened. There's probably school security video that shows exactly.
 
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It is being reported in various media sources that a school resource officer approached the guy before he entered two classrooms. I'd say questions are being asked as to how and why the guy got past the officer posted at the school if that's what actually happened. There's probably school security video that shows exactly.
Texas DPS disputed that report, just watched the press conference live on ABC.

Suffice it to say it's an ongoing investigation ... and that could change.
 
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Texas DPS disputed that report, just watched the press conference live on ABC.

Suffice it to say it's an ongoing investigation ... and that could change.
Given the lack of fact checking by today's media, that is 100% correct.

Raining pretty hard here, but we need the rain.
 
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Got the saw covered. Didn't notice the ducks while I was covering it, happened to look over and noticed they were headed up towards the bird feeder ... so evidently I disturbed them ... :giggle:

Snapped this while I was out there, last work from yesterday:

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Woman reports that local weather is saying that rain is a maybe/maybe not until later (22:00)

USPS dropped off plants after I came back inside.

So probably going to work getting those potted up, assuming I can get some more potting soil made before it does start raining.

Forgot to close one of the back doors on the van last night so I need to go do that as well.
 
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Yes Roy it does we have had 3.40 in this week ground soaked it all up
 
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Interesting comments I’ll only add do you gentlemen know one can fire a lever action rifle faster than an AR 15. I have seen it done. As Roy said an AR 15 is not an assault rifle. The loss of life in Texas is horrible and in no way am I trying to say that it is not. The problem starts at home with the family and is my opinion where we need to start
The AR 15 speed posted was 5 rounds per second, the fastest lever action rifle on YouTube I could find was 10 rounds in 4 seconds. That would be half as slow.

The definition of "Assault" rifle is "Automatic", which is between 11 to 15 rounds per second or twice as fast as an AR15 or 4 times faster than lever action.

Drew what is the fastest response time for the police. As you can see if the response is in minutes instead of in seconds it's too long.
 
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I love digging up red potatoes. The adult version of an Easter egg hunt.

nice visit with sister and husband, had lunch outside on bench watching the birds zip around. We were too close to bluebird nest, couldn't get momma to come back while we were sitting there.
She hopped on the roof, she hopped on the gutter, all the time watching us, but stayed away from birdhouse. Bluebirds have problems with local bluejays; I see them fighting and swooping at each other; I think momma bluebird is protecting her nest. Pretty sure there are chicks in there based on constant returns to nest.

cloudy and grey out but still nice, a little breeze.
BIL looked around at local woods and noted all the dead ash trees.

choice of either washing the car or mowing the lawn this afternoon. I did the inside of the car but may wait on outside.
Neighbor with overgrown back yard asked me to mow it for next three weeks until she leaves for good.
I figure it costs about ten bucks in gas each time I do it at today's gas prices.

In the last week I put 75 bucks in gas in the car twice. Not sure if pump cut off but seemed to be full. Almost 25 bucks for a can of gas for mower.
Truckers must be going broke.

I hope Eric is doing ok.

gun control is likely a poor topic for this thread. It's too divisive and tends to veer into politics quickly.
 
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Interesting comments I’ll only add do you gentlemen know one can fire a lever action rifle faster than an AR 15. I have seen it done. As Roy said an AR 15 is not an assault rifle. The loss of life in Texas is horrible and in no way am I trying to say that it is not. The problem starts at home with the family and is my opinion where we need to start

The Rifleman does it everyday at 4.
 
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Randy you are too funny but I still prefer Perry Mason from 8:00 to 10:00 PM
 
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Don, at our nursery school at church, we aimed for 3-5 minutes. Police station is 2 miles down our same main road.
We hope to shut a barrier door, shelter in place, and let professionals handle it.
Sometimes you don't get that chance of course.

just mowed the lawn and now waiting for school board finance meeting in a few minutes.
Then my day will be done. I have a rolled flank steak for dinner to put on the barbecue later.
Also picked a nice bunch of radishes which I will take to my local brother tomorrow.
 

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Drew my truck last two tanks has averaged 22.3 mpg not bad but 34 gallons to fill up ouch! Remember 8000 pound truck diesel motor
 

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