We are quickly approaching the time when a mass shooting will rate the same television news coverage as a car accident, inner city violence, mormon polygamy or even domestic violence. It is an all too common event in today's US culture. We will no longer consider it newsworthy. We are becoming numb to it. We are no longer outraged, we are saddened.

I believe the tipping point was Newtown where 20 young children were gunned down with 6 of their teacher. Nothing came of it. No legislation to regulate, eliminate, confiscate or end this type of violence. When we can accept the murder of our innocent children, there is little hope for change.

MY COMMENT:
1. Condolences
2. Remember, when seconds count, the police are just minutes away



Oregon State Police say 13 people were killed and 20 others wounded when a single gunman opened fire on the campus of Umpqua Community College this morning. Several sources, including Douglas County Sheriff John Hanlin, say the shooter, 20, is one of the dead.

The campus is a "gun-free" zone. College security is unarmed and concealed carry permit holders are barred from carrying firearms on campus.

A school official said the attack occurred at Snyder Hall. The first 911 call came at 10:38 a.m. Oregon State Police say the shooter was engaged by law enforcement who arrived promptly, but it is not known if he was killed by officers or killed himself.

Nearby residents told OregonLive that about 20 ambulances and 75 police cars, including police officials in their private vehicles, responded.

Police said in a release that staff and family of injured were being taken by bus to the Douglas County Fairgrounds to meet family. Emergency personnel are urging the public to avoid the area as traffic could hamper emergency efforts.

The FBI is sending agents and specialty personnel from its offices in Medford, Eugene, Salem and Portland to assist with the active shooter investigation in Roseburg, says agency spokeswoman Beth Anne Steele.

At least 100 officers are reportedly on the scene.

It's absolute nonsense to compare Vermont or Idaho with Chicago or Detroit so the argument is specious at best.
The fact that you look at this story and immediately talk about getting an enhanced carry permit says more about you than I could possibly say.
But don't worry. Nothing will happen. The President will make a speech. The press will cover the funerals and another organization will be formed.
But don't worry. Nothing will happen.
The NRA and it's supporters who are gun manufacturers will once again pay off their supporters in congress and the senate and in the end, Nothing will happen.
There's something very wrong with this country that it will allow this carnage to go on.
Perhaps a mass shooting at the NRA headquarters will send the message home that we must do something.
But for now, Nothing will happen.
How very sad.

It's absolute nonsense to compare Vermont or Idaho with Chicago or Detroit so the argument is specious at best.
The fact that you look at this story and immediately talk about getting an enhanced carry permit says more about you than I could possibly say.
But don't worry. Nothing will happen. The President will make a speech. The press will cover the funerals and another organization will be formed.
But don't worry. Nothing will happen.
The NRA and it's supporters who are gun manufacturers will once again pay off their supporters in congress and the senate and in the end, Nothing will happen.
There's something very wrong with this country that it will allow this carnage to go on.
Perhaps a mass shooting at the NRA headquarters will send the message home that we must do something.
But for now, Nothing will happen.
How very sad.

MY COMMENT:
1. Condolences
2. Remember, when seconds count, the police are just minutes away



Oregon State Police say 13 people were killed and 20 others wounded when a single gunman opened fire on the campus of Umpqua Community College this morning. Several sources, including Douglas County Sheriff John Hanlin, say the shooter, 20, is one of the dead.

The campus is a "gun-free" zone. College security is unarmed and concealed carry permit holders are barred from carrying firearms on campus.

A school official said the attack occurred at Snyder Hall. The first 911 call came at 10:38 a.m. Oregon State Police say the shooter was engaged by law enforcement who arrived promptly, but it is not known if he was killed by officers or killed himself.

Nearby residents told OregonLive that about 20 ambulances and 75 police cars, including police officials in their private vehicles, responded.

Police said in a release that staff and family of injured were being taken by bus to the Douglas County Fairgrounds to meet family. Emergency personnel are urging the public to avoid the area as traffic could hamper emergency efforts.

The FBI is sending agents and specialty personnel from its offices in Medford, Eugene, Salem and Portland to assist with the active shooter investigation in Roseburg, says agency spokeswoman Beth Anne Steele.

At least 100 officers are reportedly on the scene.