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America - Arms dealer to the world America - all of it
From: katiek2
Dec-22
Jenifer (Zarknorph) said:These backpacks are for children, not university students.
Well, until he became a university freshman, he was a child, from kindergarten through 12th grade, in Newtown, CT schools. He was in 3rd grade when the shooting happened. NONE of his classmates ever wore a bulletproof backpack to school, that he was aware of.
- Edited December 22, 2020 7:34 am by katiek2
From: katiek2
Dec-23
Yet, you forward a post stating they are a staple. These kinds of "news" stories are generated to get readers, period.
From: el gringo (ramseylurker)
Dec-23
Jenifer (Zarknorph) said...I remember that one. Powerful satire.
I wish this were satire. They actually sell guns to bullies like this guy.
Remember #Occupy?
When folks would take their families out to a park for a protest?
And your whole family would run into a band of heavily armed paramilitary bullies?
All those families with children and the cops in the background wondering whether or not the bullies might massacre the innocent families in the park protesting.
- Edited December 23, 2020 11:02 am by el gringo (ramseylurker)
From: Jenifer (Zarknorph)
Dec-24
Whether or not they are commonly used in America is kind of a moot point.
The fact is, they exist.
A company saw a market and made this product.
It's evil and it preys upon fear. All the while making a profit from it.
'Exploiting fear': US companies cashing in with 'bulletproof' backpacks for kids
The bulletproof panels are designed to withstand multiple rounds from a handgun - and two of this season's bestsellers are emblazoned with Disney princesses and Avengers superheroes.
Read more from The Sydney Morning HeraldFrom: katiek2
Dec-24
Jenifer (Zarknorph) said:It's evil and it preys upon fear. All the while making a profit from it.
Absolutely agree with you!
From: el gringo (ramseylurker)
Dec-25
ElDotardo said...They are welcome to try . . .
There was another one in Nashville just this morning.
Fortunately, it appears that nobody died this time.
- Edited December 25, 2020 1:25 pm by el gringo (ramseylurker)
From: el gringo (ramseylurker)
Jan-13
Lawmakers say they lack security measures necessary to prevent another deadly pro-Trump mob
From: el gringo (ramseylurker)
Jan-13
Metal Detectors, Bulletproof Vests: U.S. House Members Ramp Up Security After Riots
All representatives are expected to pass through metal detectors on their way to work.
Read more from ForbesFrom: el gringo (ramseylurker)
Jan-14
Peter Meijer, Republican who voted for impeachment, says he's buying body armor due to threats
"It's sad that we have to get to that point, but you know our expectation is that someone may try to kill us," the Republican from Michigan told MSNBC.
Read more from USA TODAY