Local news reports
They were what? They were "playing with a loaded handgun?" And no one was arrested?
What makes these twenty-something lawful gun owners any different from their criminal counterparts? Nothing, that's what.
Lieutenant Bryan Ludwig of the St. Louis County Police told Patch the shooting was accidental.
"Two gentlemen in their 20s were playing with a loaded handgun, which they did not believe was loaded, and it went off," Ludwig said. "The victim was shot in the shoulder. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment."
The case will be referred to the Prosecuting Attorney's Office for review, but Ludwig said the police did not arrest the other man for gun-related charges.
They were what? They were "playing with a loaded handgun?" And no one was arrested?
What makes these twenty-something lawful gun owners any different from their criminal counterparts? Nothing, that's what.
There is a difference. Criminals of the sort we usually mean by that term harm others for personal gain. While these two may have broken a law, there wasn't any apparent malicious intent behind the action. They're probably just knuckleheads.
ReplyDeleteMike - should people be allowed to participate in activities that could result in their serious injury or even death if they want to?
ReplyDeleteYou mean like snorting plutonium? Or, how about growning the ebola virus for fun? What kind of activities are you talking about?
DeleteMikeb, why do you have to be exasperating? If you can show us how snorting plutonium or growing the ebola virus can be done without harming people who don't choose to participate, then yes, that should be allowed.
DeleteYou've posted articles in favor of legalizing marijuana. There's an example for you. How about hang gliding, rock climbing, surfing in waters where sharks are known to live, hiking in bear country, trekking to the Poles, going into space, starting a business, standing up for basic rights, revolting against a tyrant, saying no to an injustice, treating people with contagious illnesses, and on and on?
Human nature is fundamentally about taking risks. About pushing boundaries. About finding out what we can do. Your side reminds me of the society portrayed in Vonnegut's "Harrison Bergeron"--everyone must be forced to be a part of the crowd.