The guy who was in charge (and claims he didn’t even know it) should resign and apologize. Profusely. And then go get a job as a crossing guard in Wisconsin or somewhere far far away. The other cops on the scene not QUITE so much, but they have to be embarrassed at best and in an agony of regret if they’re as humane as one may hope they are.
The officer supposedly in command, who was totally unqualified and useless to anyone other than the killer, had very recently been appointed by the Uvalde city council. The worthless mush-brain was a slam-dunk as an appointee, so far as the council was concerned, due to him being a council member himself. The council needs to have a lot bigger spotlight on it than it has so far gotten. Forget the spotlight, Lots of torches in the hands of the suffering families would be far more deserved.
Can someone explain to me, why anyone thinks they need an AR-15? I’m serious, here, what reasons do they give, when asked? Protection ? Sport? I’m at a loss to understand why gun shops are full of these things. Money, of course. But does the average gun owner give this as a reason?
Don’t be too hard on them. Everyone thinks of themself as Wyatt Earp or the Lone Ranger until they’re faced with the reality of bullets coming at THEM. Then it’s live coward looks so much better than dead hero…
Yeah, that’ll work just about as well as hiding under a wooden school desk would protect you from the effects of a Nuclear Explosion… “DUCK AND COVER!!!”
(Remember them?? Growing up in Florida during the early 60s, 90 miles from Cuba, I sure do!)
The police couldn’t handle the situation. They couldn’t even figure out how to open an unlocked door. But a teacher with minimal training is going to be just fine when the shooting starts.
More people with more guns is not the answer to gun violence.
I didn’t fact check that fat out-of-shape PD Chief liar was a good ol’ local boy with minimal education who did not take training seriously or may have pencil-whipped it as having done it. If the Uvalde area is like where I live they reward those “who grew up here and are one of us” as they discard much better qualified applicants.
Concretionist almost 2 years ago
The guy who was in charge (and claims he didn’t even know it) should resign and apologize. Profusely. And then go get a job as a crossing guard in Wisconsin or somewhere far far away. The other cops on the scene not QUITE so much, but they have to be embarrassed at best and in an agony of regret if they’re as humane as one may hope they are.
SHIVA almost 2 years ago
Dem cowboys with hats, chaps, and guns aren’t so tough, after all!!!
tatra1233 almost 2 years ago
The officer supposedly in command, who was totally unqualified and useless to anyone other than the killer, had very recently been appointed by the Uvalde city council. The worthless mush-brain was a slam-dunk as an appointee, so far as the council was concerned, due to him being a council member himself. The council needs to have a lot bigger spotlight on it than it has so far gotten. Forget the spotlight, Lots of torches in the hands of the suffering families would be far more deserved.
Cpeckbourlioux almost 2 years ago
Can someone explain to me, why anyone thinks they need an AR-15? I’m serious, here, what reasons do they give, when asked? Protection ? Sport? I’m at a loss to understand why gun shops are full of these things. Money, of course. But does the average gun owner give this as a reason?
Patjade almost 2 years ago
It now comes out that the classroom door wasn’t even locked and the cops had ballistic shields and high powered rifles.
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/police-put-lives-officers-lives-children-uvalde-shooting-state-police-rcna33906
https://www.click2houston.com/news/investigates/2022/06/20/bettencourt-uvalde-elementary-classroom-door-unlocked-during-rampage-law-enforcement-didnt-try-to-see-if-it-would-open/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/annakaplan/2022/06/21/uvalde-classroom-door-wasnt-locked-and-police-didnt-try-to-open-it-without-a-key-texas-law-enforcement-official-testifies/?sh=705bb3cc6902
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/uvalde-door-unlocked-police-response-b2104562.html
baroden Premium Member almost 2 years ago
So much for good guys with guns and “funding the Blue”
everett_r0 almost 2 years ago
Don’t be too hard on them. Everyone thinks of themself as Wyatt Earp or the Lone Ranger until they’re faced with the reality of bullets coming at THEM. Then it’s live coward looks so much better than dead hero…
Masterskrain Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Yeah, that’ll work just about as well as hiding under a wooden school desk would protect you from the effects of a Nuclear Explosion… “DUCK AND COVER!!!”
(Remember them?? Growing up in Florida during the early 60s, 90 miles from Cuba, I sure do!)
Valiant1943 Premium Member almost 2 years ago
the rear view of this would show brown stains on the back of their pants
mourdac Premium Member almost 2 years ago
The yellow rose of Texas has been replaced by the yellow chicken.
The Nodding Head almost 2 years ago
The police couldn’t handle the situation. They couldn’t even figure out how to open an unlocked door. But a teacher with minimal training is going to be just fine when the shooting starts.
More people with more guns is not the answer to gun violence.
Not the Smartest Man On the Planet -- Maybe Close Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Oof.
admiree2 almost 2 years ago
I didn’t fact check that fat out-of-shape PD Chief liar was a good ol’ local boy with minimal education who did not take training seriously or may have pencil-whipped it as having done it. If the Uvalde area is like where I live they reward those “who grew up here and are one of us” as they discard much better qualified applicants.
admiree2 almost 2 years ago
The majority of voters get what they deserve.
Jack7528 almost 2 years ago
True
gammaguy almost 2 years ago
Lame… duck and cover.
Tomato Dog almost 2 years ago
I hope you are afraid of AR-15! He’s a killer! I mean, I’m scared thinking about the Florida gators this year!
theoldidahofox almost 2 years ago
Deep in the heart of Texas. Big talk, little action.