 25 years ago a sad day that shocked the UK, Michael Ryan carriied out mass murder nearby |
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 Aug 20 2012, 09:15 PM
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QUOTE (Amelie @ Aug 20 2012, 09:16 PM)  For 25 years? Nice |
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Aug 21 2012, 02:35 AM
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Yes Amelie, something like this can take a long time to get over. Shocking I know but fortunately events like this are still rare in the UK.
I was there on the day. I did not lose anyone close to me, but I was directly involved, as were a lot of friends of mine. It did affect me and does every year. No, I do not need counselling. Nobody is asking for refusal to talk or debate about it, simply stating that the posting of the picture may be too much... And Rusty, while Steve's death was tragic, I truely don't think you can compare the two. -------------------- Roost
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Aug 21 2012, 03:43 AM
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QUOTE (Weavers Walk @ Aug 20 2012, 03:41 PM) What would be more pertinent would be to find out how it was that an armed gunman was allowed to roam the streets, set fire to buildings, and shoot whomsoever he wanted to for FIVE hours, without ever once being challenged by the Police. That's the most upsetting bit. What an utterly moronic comment that ignores the events of the day. Go away and read the list of victims. As I'm beginning to suspect that you can't be bothered to, here's a name. PC Roger Brereton |
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Aug 21 2012, 06:58 AM
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why would anyone want to be reminded of this?
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Aug 21 2012, 08:22 AM
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QUOTE (Rowley Birkin @ Aug 21 2012, 07:58 AM) why would anyone want to be reminded of this? perhaps to help avoid it ever happening again? |
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Aug 21 2012, 04:09 PM
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QUOTE (Penelope @ Aug 21 2012, 09:22 AM) perhaps to help avoid it ever happening again? How on earth would bringing it up on here do that?  In fact, come to think of it, it may have the opposite effect! 
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Aug 21 2012, 04:13 PM
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QUOTE (Penelope @ Aug 21 2012, 09:22 AM) perhaps to help avoid it ever happening again? what have you done to stop it happening again? |
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Aug 21 2012, 04:47 PM
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QUOTE (Rowley Birkin @ Aug 21 2012, 05:13 PM) what have you done to stop it happening again? About as much as you I would think. However that's not the point. |
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Aug 21 2012, 09:25 PM
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QUOTE (Penelope @ Aug 21 2012, 05:47 PM) About as much as you I would think. However that's not the point. why did you say stopping it happening again was the point just a few posts ago then?
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 Aug 21 2012, 09:54 PM
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Unfortunately history repeats itself, as it did after Hungerford.
Of course in USA it's even more of an epidemic because of the gun laws; after the recent Cinema slayings in Denver, applications for gun licences increased by 43% in Colorado; go figure. A few days after Hungerford we in fact went to Florida, and gun laws had just been softened, which was a culture shock to us from UK. Local supermarkets had hastily put up hand written signs at entrance requesting customers check in their weapons with Customer Service! Only in America. |
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Aug 22 2012, 08:49 AM
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QUOTE (gel @ Aug 21 2012, 10:54 PM) Unfortunately history repeats itself, as it did after Hungerford. Of course in USA it's even more of an epidemic because of the gun laws; after the recent Cinema slayings in Denver, applications for gun licences increased by 43% in Colorado; go figure. A few days after Hungerford we in fact went to Florida, and gun laws had just been softened, which was a culture shock to us from UK. Local supermarkets had hastily put up hand written signs at entrance requesting customers check in their weapons with Customer Service! Only in America. We were in New Mexico a few years ago and Guns were on sale in the Wal Mart! |
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Aug 22 2012, 08:50 AM
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I was in Las Vegas last month and they still were!
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Aug 22 2012, 09:47 AM
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"So, that'l be 6 eggs, a pint of milk, a pair of blue jeans and a Remington 12 gauge madam"
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Aug 22 2012, 05:00 PM
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Aug 22 2012, 06:22 PM
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QUOTE (Biker1 @ Aug 22 2012, 06:00 PM) This is a link to a cartoon. You were saying above? |
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Aug 22 2012, 06:45 PM
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QUOTE (Penelope @ Aug 22 2012, 10:47 AM) "So, that'l be 6 eggs, a pint of milk, a pair of blue jeans and a Remington 12 gauge madam" 
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Aug 22 2012, 06:58 PM
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QUOTE (gel @ Aug 22 2012, 07:45 PM) Lol. |
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Aug 23 2012, 05:16 AM
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QUOTE (Newbelly @ Aug 22 2012, 07:22 PM) This is a link to a cartoon. You were saying above? Sorry, your point is? |
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Aug 23 2012, 06:59 AM
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what might those affected by the events 25 years ago think of the funny pictures and videos of guns?
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Aug 23 2012, 09:23 AM
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The lesson here for people who are sensitive to events like Hungerford is not to expect sympathy from everyone on a forum, and the best form of censorship is to remain silent.
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