So sad...7yr old shot in the arm at day-care center....
Jan 25th 2006, 9:38 pm
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Re: So sad...7yr old shot in the arm at day-care center....
Originally Posted by ironporer
I find it hard to believe that you can lock kitchen knives out of the reach of a determined 8 year old...perhaps the point made is that 99.999% of children raised properly would never think of carrying a gun/knife/bat....etc to school- and that no matter what, the Government can not completely prevent such things by mandate or law
Jan 25th 2006, 9:39 pm
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Re: So sad...7yr old shot in the arm at day-care center....
Originally Posted by willmore
Stupid question here - but is that really the mentality in the states?
Jan 25th 2006, 9:40 pm
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Re: So sad...7yr old shot in the arm at day-care center....
Originally Posted by willmore
Have to agree with you - being taught to be violent individuals who think that violence is the only way to solve a problem!
Theres another way?
Jan 25th 2006, 9:40 pm
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Re: So sad...7yr old shot in the arm at day-care center....
Originally Posted by Angry White Pyjamas
Kids are pretty inventive. Never underestimate their cunning.
Yes I know that with my 3 year old - but when dangerous items are locked up - its pretty hard for them to get at them!
Jan 25th 2006, 9:40 pm
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Re: So sad...7yr old shot in the arm at day-care center....
Originally Posted by gruffbrown
When you can download for free an action shoot 'em up for the PC called "Americas Army" sponsored by the American Army, ummm yes it probably is
i would be curious to know if violence generally has increased with the advent of the computer/games etc
does anyone agree
Jan 25th 2006, 9:41 pm
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Re: So sad...7yr old shot in the arm at day-care center....
Originally Posted by izibear
One of these days we'll be forced to revert back to the middle ages....
Jan 25th 2006, 9:42 pm
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Re: So sad...7yr old shot in the arm at day-care center....
Originally Posted by willmore
Yes I know that with my 3 year old - but when dangerous items are locked up - its pretty hard for them to get at them!
Jan 25th 2006, 9:42 pm
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Re: So sad...7yr old shot in the arm at day-care center....
Originally Posted by ironporer
I find it hard to believe that you can lock kitchen knives out of the reach of a determined 8 year old...perhaps the point made is that 99.999% of children raised properly would never think of carrying a gun/knife/bat....etc to school- and that no matter what, the Government can not completely prevent such things by mandate or law
We have been completely successful to date - but your answer to my point is very important - "children raised properly would never think of carryng a dangerous weapoon!
Jan 25th 2006, 9:43 pm
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Re: So sad...7yr old shot in the arm at day-care center....
Originally Posted by TruBrit
i would be curious to know if violence generally has increased with the advent of the computer/games etc does anyone agree
does anyone agree
Jan 25th 2006, 9:43 pm
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Re: So sad...7yr old shot in the arm at day-care center....
Originally Posted by Angry White Pyjamas
Depends what you consider dangerous.
Knives, scissors, anything sharp that could cause any type of problem at all! Anything found in jim's tool drawer, and of course any dangerous chemicals you may have in the house!
Jan 25th 2006, 9:44 pm
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Re: So sad...7yr old shot in the arm at day-care center....
Originally Posted by Angry White Pyjamas
I couldnt provide statistics but I'd be willing to bet we actually live in the least dangerous and least violent time ever in human history. Its all about perception.
Jan 25th 2006, 9:44 pm
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Re: So sad...7yr old shot in the arm at day-care center....
Originally Posted by willmore
We have been completely successful to date - but your answer to my point is very important - "children raised properly would never think of carryng a dangerous weapoon!
Spot the subtle difference.
Jan 25th 2006, 9:45 pm
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Re: So sad...7yr old shot in the arm at day-care center....
Originally Posted by gruffbrown
When you can download for free an action shoot 'em up for the PC called "Americas Army" sponsored by the American Army, ummm yes it probably is
Wow - didn't know that!
Jan 25th 2006, 9:47 pm
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Re: So sad...7yr old shot in the arm at day-care center....
Originally Posted by Angry White Pyjamas
Theres another way?
Jan 25th 2006, 9:47 pm
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Re: So sad...7yr old shot in the arm at day-care center....
Originally Posted by willmore
Knives, scissors, anything sharp that could cause any type of problem at all! Anything found in jim's tool drawer, and of course any dangerous chemicals you may have in the house!