Yes I Shot That Kid - Brian Cloninger

[Sanddog42]

38. I also support a reasonable charge

"hyperbolic, seething bloodlust that is a hallmark of the extreme right." How is wanting a reasonable charge bloodlust? Bloodlust is shooting children in the face. "Righteous indignation"

Advising someone not to fall into a trap is not the same as accusing them of falling into that trap. The particular trap I'm warning against is reading into the media account that this tragic event was intentional, ascribing bloodlust to the shooter, and letting that perception alter how you perceive the story (maybe even unconsciously changing the quote from "Yes, I shot that that kid" to a "sure, I shot the kid," thereby imparting an air of indifference to the shooter that cannot be found in the media reports).

having the nerve to enter a safe haven group lecture us on what we can discuss here.

And I reiterate, I haven't lectured anyone on what they can or cannot discuss. I've only offered what I believe are sage alternative ways of viewing the situation.

How you think that is any of your business or why we would possibly care what you think, I can't begin to imagine.

This issue is as much my business as anyone else's.I have as much right to be here as anyone, and my views are as valid as anyone's.

Safe haven groups have Statements of Purpose that participants are expected to adhere to.

I've read this group's statement of purpose, and I've done nothing to violate it. For those who haven't read it, here it is:

Discuss how to enact progressive gun control reform in a supportive environment. The group serves as a safe haven in which to mobilize supporters in support of measures reducing gun violence by changing laws, culture and practice at the municipal, state, and federal levels. While there is no single solution to the tragic epidemic of gun violence, members agree that more guns are not the solution to gun violence, and are expected to be supportive of the policies of progressive gun control reform organizations.

None of this bears on this discussion. Maybe I've overlooked it, but I haven't seen any mention of gun policy.
Also, I haven't called anyone names (like "freeper&quot . I haven't implied malicious intent (by calling in MIRT). I haven't accused anyone here of deception. All I've done is point out that some here may have lost perspective, which can happen to anyone, and invited anyone who is posting or just reading along to take a different tack.
So I've done nothing but contribute to this discussion and defend myself from the ensuing attacks.