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Obviously did not think it necessary to protect himself. From what I read if I was in that situation I would have taken certain precautions which may or may not have avoided this.
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Originally Posted by tony126
Obviously did not think it necessary to protect himself. From what I read if I was in that situation I would have taken certain precautions which may or may not have avoided this.
My ex-husband says "take my ex-wife.... please...."
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Originally Posted by tony126
Obviously did not think it necessary to protect himself.
I would be more curious to know if he was a member here or if we members can provide any assistance to the family.
To learn that a Brit has been shot in NC is shocking indeed.
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That's a bit harsh from you Tony. Surprises me.
I would be more curious to know if he was a member here or if we members can provide any assistance to the family.
To learn that a Brit has been shot in NC is shocking indeed.
I would be more curious to know if he was a member here or if we members can provide any assistance to the family.
To learn that a Brit has been shot in NC is shocking indeed.
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Originally Posted by tony126
Did not mean to sound that harsh really but I know I would not have put myself in that position no matter what. From what I read it seems as though the red flag was raised. Like you I do feel sorry that someone has lost their life.
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Tragic.
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Christ! I used to live in Charlotte. Not generally the kind of thing you would expect there, the locals are generally very kind and always polite. Still, this kind of thing could happen anywhere.
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..... I hope it's no one we know.
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No-one I think I know but Barrow-on-Humber was literaly across the Humber from where I used to live so you never know.
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Originally Posted by tony126
Did not mean to sound that harsh really but I know I would not have put myself in that position no matter what. From what I read it seems as though the red flag was raised. Like you I do feel sorry that someone has lost their life.
However, you may be referring to taking other precautions, such as not opening the door to the ex, but we don't know whether he still has a key, or came around the back etc - I for one don't keep my doors locked, especially when we are home.
I think it's just one of those unforseeable incidents, very sad for Lee Scott Carter's friends and family.
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Thats just crazy...
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Originally Posted by dbark
Tony, I have to ask what precautions you would have taken? Many people who post on BE, including, but not limited to, myself - are married to or live with people who have ex-spouses. However, no-one can predict the actions of someone in that way. Are you referring to keeping a gun? Even if you have a gun (hello, Ray!), which we do not, would you be prepared to use it? Where would you have it stashed so that it is safe but available when needed? I personally would not want to have one.
However, you may be referring to taking other precautions, such as not opening the door to the ex, but we don't know whether he still has a key, or came around the back etc - I for one don't keep my doors locked, especially when we are home.
I think it's just one of those unforseeable incidents, very sad for Lee Scott Carter's friends and family.
However, you may be referring to taking other precautions, such as not opening the door to the ex, but we don't know whether he still has a key, or came around the back etc - I for one don't keep my doors locked, especially when we are home.
I think it's just one of those unforseeable incidents, very sad for Lee Scott Carter's friends and family.
If bad guys want to get a gun it is easy just look at what is going on in the UK. Again a tragedy which has ruined 3 lives to which I am sorry.
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Originally Posted by dbark
I for one don't keep my doors locked, especially when we are home.
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Thats just crazy...
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I guess Britons NEVER resort to physical violence, never kill anybody, never have domestic disputes?
The first part of your post was fine... The second part, uncalled for.
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