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CaptYossarian

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6. Now, intent is the real key.

Reply to marble falls (Reply #5)

Tue Oct 20, 2020, 02:13 PM

Oct 2020

Are the shooters out to kill innocent people? Or are they trying to cause mass panic?

I hope there are casings nearby with perfect fingerprints to be lifted. A yes to either above question would be a felony. Attempted murder vs. an act of domestic terrorism, unless it can be proven to be a hate crime. Then the sentence would be more severe.

In today's America, having the wrong bumper sticker could incite a hate crime. I hope the statutes are caught up with people's emotions.

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This is horrifying FakeNoose Oct 2020 #1

Very sad soothsayer Oct 2020 #3

Used to go to the casino there in the days before Covid soothsayer Oct 2020 #2

A stray bullet implies that it hit the wrong target. CaptYossarian Oct 2020 #4

another car with passengers was hit, too with no injuries. marble falls Oct 2020 #5

Now, intent is the real key. CaptYossarian Oct 2020 #6