Comments on: Deputies: Man Opens Fire From Pickup On Hwy 29

By: David Huie Green

David Huie Green — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 04:08:39 +0000

REGARDING:
“This amendment was designed back in the 1700’s when there was no organized militia to help stop the invasion of the British. The last time I checked we have not been invaded in 300 hundred years.”

Stopping the British was just part of it. Another part was the recognition that the government can’t protect everybody from everybody so everybody should have the option to protect himself rather than depend of perfect government.

In fact, if you consider the facts we WERE the British up until we decided our government was harmful to us and that we needed to break away. There is always the danger our current government could turn homicidal as so many other governments have. We have people from those places: Germany, Russia, Uganda, China, Somalia, Poland, Cambodia–to name just a few whose governments decided to wipe out large segments of their people. Just because this fellow is nuts doesn’t mean there is no danger. What if we elect a crazy man as President? or if one turns crazy later?

And then there’s the math– War of 1812, we were invaded by British, set fire to what we had to repaint and call The White House. Less than 300 years ago we WERE invaded.

World War I we got involved in part because Germany suggested Mexico attack us and they would help them get back the territories we had stolen. So invasion was contemplated. For that matter the government of Mexico does not stop the invasion of a number of drug runners, so maybe we’re being invaded daily but just don’t care.

David considering reasons and history

By: to the larry supporter

to the larry supporter — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 13:11:16 +0000

REALLY THE GUY OPENED FIRE. ARE YOU THAT NIEVE TO THINK WHAT YOU THINK. A STRAY BULLET COULD HAVE HIT A CHILD. I DONT NEED HIS SIDE OF THE STORY BECAUSE WE ALL READY HAVE IT IN THE FORM OF SHELL CASINGS AND BULLET HOLES.

By: the second amendment is outdated

the second amendment is outdated — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 13:08:37 +0000

The 2nd amendment is outdated and is an overused excuse to carry automatic and large caliber guns. This amendment was designed back in the 1700’s when there was no organized militia to help stop the invasion of the british. The last time I checked we have not been invaded in 300 hundred years. There are no need for persons to carry large caliber machine guns/ hang guns or rifles. I understand the need to protect your home. Carry a shotgun. Leave it at home. Why does someone need an ak47 or a tech 9. Whats the thought? is it because its my right to carry a automatic weapon. its my right to have machine guns. Thats the dummest thing I ever heard. It should be illegal to carry weapons on a car. It should be illegal to have weapon any bigger than a 22. Other countries have strict gun laws and they dont have as many problems. And dont give me the excuse you need to defend yourself. studys have shown people with guns who have not been trained, when used missed there targets 80 percent of the time.

By: William

William — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 21:25:25 +0000

Larry Supporter wrote — “First, I am disappointed in all news reports covering this story. What ever happened to investigative journalism? You have the charges and what people have speculated is the “truth”. You need to remember that there are two sides to a story.”

Whether it be us, or the PNJ or WEAR or any of the others covering the story — it’s pretty hard to get “the other side” from a man that’s behind bars on over half millon bond and not likely to be released soon.

By: Larry Supporter

Larry Supporter — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 21:09:44 +0000

First, I am disappointed in all news reports covering this story. What ever happened to investigative journalism? You have the charges and what people have speculated is the “truth”. You need to remember that there are two sides to a story. This is not some “insane white person” as a commenter put it. He is an upstanding citizen, family man and an incredible single father. Instead of speculating what happened in the situation, let’s actually talk to the people involved and get the whole story. Yes he has some significant and detrimental charges against him, and he should be held accountable for his actions, but again, there are always two sides to a story. I hope that the truth will come out and come out soon. I also hope that everyone will see how loved this man truly is and what a wonderful person and father he is.

Second, I am disappointed in all the people that have nothing to do with their day but patronize and criticize people that they don’t even know on topics that they know nothing about. To all of you, find something of significance and importance in your life and stop wasting time in other people’s drama. And remember, you are not perfect.

Larry, we love you and we will always be here for you. You are in our prayers and we will not stop praying and supporting you.

By: M

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 12:42:45 +0000

Some of you might need to stay home,especially those who were somewhere around Walmart.Your chances of getting carjacked or hit by someone texting are pretty good.More likely than a stray bullet.matter of fact the ECSD is more likely to hit you with a stray bullet.I was in McDonalds a few years back on 9 mile rd. when they surrounded some crazy felloe on the road and shot an undetermined (by me) amount of bullets at the guy after he had already shot himself.Bullets were bouncing off the road and going through parking lots of local shopping centers. So be carefull out there.

By: David Huie Green

David Huie Green — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 03:49:30 +0000

REGARDING:
“so answer my question WHAT IF YOUR FATHER DID THIS?
HOW WOULD YOU REACT?
WHAT WOULD YOU DO? WOULD YOU DEFEND HIM OR WOULD YOU SAY THE SAME THING YOU ARE SAYING ABOUT LARRY?”

I would be amazed and impressed that three years and two months after a lifetime of NOT doing such things, he had come up out of his grave and done something so out of character, so thoughtless regarding the lives of others.

Any pain and shame related to such an action would be on him not on those who disapproved his actions. I certainly wouldn’t say “somebody drove him to it:” because he would be responsible for his own actions and my Daddy knew to always keep in mind where his slugs were going and who might be hit if he missed. If he thought somebody needed killing, he would have killed THAT particular person as the Army trained him to do, not endanger everybody he met on a mad rampage.

David knowing gun control is proper aim
with respect for those not targeted

By: savedbygracemom63

savedbygracemom63 — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 03:14:42 +0000

My Grandson and I were getting gas @ the Walmart station when what sounded like firecrackers went off. A man standing @ the next pump stated it sounded like gunfire. I do not know what happened or why this man did this, but I am so grateful that no one was hurt. This world is getting so bad and so fast!!!

By: joe

joe — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 19:37:18 +0000

To KD,
You should probably say a prayer and thank GOD that a law biding citizen or law enforcement officer did not kill this idiot when he decided to open fire on the public.
Prayers indeed, that he was spared for some reason!
Family or friend it does not matter, this was a bad decision. I ask persons like you, and others who know him or who say they know him, where were you to see the signs of trouble, you say he was not right? Do you need to be prosecuted as an accessory because you did nothing to warn others he was unstable? Or do you not feel any obligation or “duty to inform?”
Think before you speak, crimes against the general public are never tolerated by the community, no matter who commits them!

By: kd

kd — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 18:44:40 +0000

DAVID GREEN

his children are obviously unhappy that their FATHER cant see them EVERYDAY … and bc of the decision their father has made. they feel the same way anyone would that was in their shoes..
but the rude comments about their father definately isnt making anything better for them..

so answer my question WHAT IF YOUR FATHER DID THIS?
HOW WOULD YOU REACT?
WHAT WOULD YOU DO? WOULD YOU DEFEND HIM OR WOULD YOU SAY THE SAME THING YOU ARE SAYING ABOUT LARRY?