School shooting in Parkland, FL

[Music City Mama]

I'm always really affected by school shootings anyway, but this happened about 10 minutes from where I grew up.

 

[Action City]

My office is around the corner from this school. We are stuck here due to the roads all being shut down.

I hope you'll be able to get home in a safe and timely manner.

 

[Action City]

One shooter, in custody, sweeping school for explosive devices.

 

[Action City]

Students out of building are being released to parents.

 

[moon]

Are you serious? I don't even know how to respond to what you said
So I will just say prayers for all involved, and I hope that they caught/catch the shooter.

Something HAS to be done to stop all of this, but what it is, I for one do not know!

Do you really think I'm serious? Honestly, I didn't think I'd have to explain what I meant on this one.

 

[moon]

So do you have a PRACTICAL solution?

Making all guns illegal isn't practical.
Better mental health treatment sounds good, but I'm willing to guess if anyone thought someone would do this, something would be done.
Do we put metal detectors at every door of every school, mall, theater, business?

I don't have a solution, but just claiming "something needs to be done" isn't helpful either.

Sam, I can't get into this because of the rules. If I say what I'm thinking I will be banned.

 

[lynxstch]

Do you really think I'm serious? Honestly, I didn't think I'd have to explain what I meant on this one.

I had/have no clue if you were serious or not. That's why I was at a loss for words to say. I took your post the way I read it, sorry if you were just being 'sarcastic', for lack of a better word right now, that didn't come across to me in your post!

 

[Action City]

Numerous fatalities.

 

[sam_gordon]

Sam, I can't get into this because of the rules. If I say what I'm thinking I will be banned.

Let me ask this then... do you believe you have a realistic, practical solution?

If you'd like, PM me what you think. I'd like to hear a solution that would actually work.

 

[Christine]

Do you really think I'm serious? Honestly, I didn't think I'd have to explain what I meant on this one.

You didn't. I totally got your sarcasm.

 

[mousefan73]

Yeah it’s “thoughts and prayers” time again.

 

[longboard55]

sounded like firecrackers, that means a semi automatic with a oversized magazine. Surprise surprise

 

[Hikergirl]

Well thoughts and prayers are all we can offer here.
I realize the sarcasm is just a way to get a political dig in without "breaking the rules" but why bother.
You clearly don't want to discuss, you just want to take digs.

 

[longboard55]

Well thoughts and prayers are all we can offer here.
I realize the sarcasm is just a way to get a political dig in without "breaking the rules" but why bother.
You clearly don't want to discuss, you just want to take digs.

I would say frustration is a better word.

 

[sam_gordon]

sounded like firecrackers, that means a semi automatic with a oversized magazine. Surprise surprise

I heard a parent say their child said they heard 8 shots (take that for what it's worth).
I saw a video shot by a student where you can hear 5 shots (but only 5).

So how do you know it was an "oversized" (what does that mean anyway?) magazine?

ETA: A student just said he heard two shots.

 

[cabanafrau]

So sick of the immediate, mindless stomping on the idea of thoughts and prayers.

How can you hear of such tragedy and not have your thoughts and your hearts go to those directly affected? Heaven forbid we upset the great Twittersphere and commit the great offense of taking a beat to make a statement of support.

As for people of faith offering prayers, for the faithful it is quite possibly one of the most powerful actions they can personally bring to the immediate situation in which there is an overwhelming sense of powerlessness. For those who think that's nonsense, so be it. But why spit on what many see as a great source of strength and consolation, offered up with good intentions on behalf of those who are hurting?

 

[cassie58]

Oh, today is the 45th day of the year. This is the 19th school shooting of the year.

So sad, especially when schools would not have been in session all 45 days.

Truly just so tragic - I am so relieved and grateful each day my kids come home from high school safely.

 

[robinb]

Well thoughts and prayers are all we can offer here.
I realize the sarcasm is just a way to get a political dig in without "breaking the rules" but why bother.
You clearly don't want to discuss, you just want to take digs.

I don't take it as a 'political dig'. I think it's frustration that this kind of thing happens again and again and America seems to be powerless to stop it.

 

[Soldier's*Sweeties]

There is absolutely NEVER anything wrong with sending thoughts and prayers to the people who need them most. I'm not even religious and I believe that. Putting positive energy into the universe might not change any legislation or the outcomes of these things, but who knows... Maybe it's just the thing that gets one of these victims though the day. I don't mean to seem all hippy dippy, but there is no need to be nasty to people sending positivity out there.

 

[longboard55]

I heard a parent say their child said they heard 8 shots (take that for what it's worth).
I saw a video shot by a student where you can hear 4 shots (but only 4).

So how do you know it was an "oversized" (what does that mean anyway?) magazine?

ETA: A student just said he heard two shots.

Its a device that is sold that is not needed for hunting, target shooting or home protection. Its what the sandy hook parents wanted controls for.