Comments on: Accidental Shooting Claims The Life Of A Toddler

By: Memphis

Memphis — Fri, 16 Dec 2016 03:19:49 +0000

The “level of negligence is on par with that of drunk driving”? I beg to differ. Again, I ask, do any of you who are so quick to blame, judge and condemn these parents even know the details surrounding this ACCIDENT? I cannot help but wonder if this were to happen to a member of your family or a close friend if you would be so quick to pass judgement and comment as you have. Again, these parents will live the rest of their lives not only dealing with the loss of a child, but blaming themselves. This was an accident that happened in the family home…not a random drunk driver loose on the streets. There’s no comparison and to think there is, well that’s just ignorance in the highest degree. Get down from that pedestal you’ve put yourself on and get on your knees and pray for this family and ask for forgiveness for your ugly words and judgemental mindset.

By: Betty H

Betty H — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 17:18:36 +0000

Leaving a loaded gun where a child can get to it is no accident…It’s negligent and if the parents feel guilty etc they deserve it. Their “mistake” cost a child his life. Being loving hardworking parents is not an excuse…They should have loved that child enough to ensure his safety and not been so careless with a loaded gun in the house.

By: P.

P. — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 03:23:00 +0000

Lord Jesus comfort this family. You know what they are going through. They need you to shelter them and wrap them in your arms. Bring peace and comfort in their time of loss.
Peace that passes all understand in Jesus name. Amen

By: jeeperman

jeeperman — Wed, 14 Dec 2016 20:24:22 +0000

This was no accident.
no different then the father who got convicted for leaving his child in the car to roast to death.
negligence, plan and simple.

By: Jeremy kauffman

Jeremy kauffman — Tue, 13 Dec 2016 03:49:47 +0000

To all those who judge you have no idea what you are talking about I spend everyday around this family this is a tragic accident. These are good hard working people who have never been in trouble work everyday and are productive members of socitey. This is something they will have to live with for the rest of there life you do not know the details and it is not your place to judge. We should be praying for this family and there loss not judging them

By: My 2 cents

My 2 cents — Tue, 13 Dec 2016 01:17:21 +0000

I know what happened and I’m close with this family they are good parents, the father is a hard working honest man who devotes everything to his family and they most definitely love all their children and for anyone to assume that you you know what happened I’m hear to tell you that you don’t. At the end of the day a child is in heaven, a family is devastated, and a mother is falling apart so besides judging why don’t you pray for the whole family who lost a child that was loved so much by everyone.

By: Laura

Laura — Mon, 12 Dec 2016 18:31:30 +0000

This level of negligence is on par with drunken driving. Many people still drive after a drink or two, assuming that they are “fine” when they aren’t. When someone is killed by a drunk driver, you don’t hear people stating that the driver has been punished enough! Leaving a loaded weapon anywhere that a child can find it is negligent and while these parents will likely never forgive themselves, that doesn’t excuse them from also paying the price from a legal standpoint. The child is dead and whomever left the gun out is at fault and should be prosecuted as such. Just like a drunk driver.

By: Tina

Tina — Mon, 12 Dec 2016 14:49:50 +0000

So so sad. Thoughts and prayers.

By: Barbara

Barbara — Mon, 12 Dec 2016 13:45:43 +0000

I was raised on a farm and my dad had loaded guns at the ready my entire life. My 5 siblings and I were taught gun discipline and respect our entire lives. When I had children I never gave them toy guns… how do you give them a gun to play with, but teach them not to play with guns???!!!

By: David Huie Green

David Huie Green — Mon, 12 Dec 2016 04:43:43 +0000

REGARDING:
“no real Parent would leave a loaded firearm where a child could find it period.”

A “real” parent will do whatever parents really do.

You are trying to define them out of existence because you disagree with their actions. My real parents taught me to assume every gun was loaded and not a toy, never to be pointed at anyone or anything we didn’t intend to kill.

They really existed.
They really were parents.
They really loved us.

No amount of brainwashing can change that reality.
And “anne 1of2 ” and “Retired” were dead on the mark regarding the fact children will plunder and nothing will ever change that but they can be taught how to avoid many obvious dangers.

(Understand, they will find others you never imagined — which is why I made many a trip to the Emergency Room but never for gun-related injuries and never the same cause twice. I was imaginative — foolish but imaginative.)

David for reality, loving parents, safe children