[–] matt 0 points 16 points 16 points (+16|-0) ago
Well we can't blame "gun violence" for this one. Maybe we'll begin focusing more on "knife violence" or "sword violence".
Or maybe we'll fess up to the fact that we have an epidemic of violence in this country that is fueled by underfunded mental health services and over prescribed mental health drugs.
I can't help but think that this might have been related to the homeschooling. These kids didn't go out of the house much, and weren't allowed to be with other kids. In an echo chamber like that, who knows what mental state they were in.
[–] Bleumunkie 3 points 7 points 10 points (+10|-3) ago
KNIVES KILL PEOPLE - WE NEED KNIFE CONTROL
Imagine how many lives could be saved if we required everyone to get a permit and register with a government agency before purchasing knives? It's one of the greatest failures of our government and society that we can't protect ourselves from people who can't control themselves with a knife.
Wait... that doesn't make sense..... it's obviously the person who did it - not the knife.
[–] TH0UGHTP0LICE 2 points 4 points 6 points (+6|-2) ago
Give me one reason you need a knife!
Only the police and military should have knives! Ban anything pointy! WON'T SOMEONE PLEEEEAASSEE THINK OF THE CHILDREN!!!!
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[–] Spacehuman 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
The point they are making is that, had this been a gun, the incident would no doubt be used to argue for more gun control.
[–] Nyx 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
I think we can all agree that what happened to that family is a terrible, goddamned shame. But this is a result of mental illness, and that is what needs to be addressed, not the weapons that were involved (which is what the snarky comments are pointing out.) It doesn't matter if they were killed with a gun, a knife, a hammer, or a Wii remote. Genuinely disturbed people will always find a way to harm others in one way or another, so our government and our healthcare system both need to step up and start formulating a better plan to help these folks with mental problems. Simply banning guns, knives, or bricks isn't going to magically stop sick people from killing each other.
[–] SilentMaster 1 point 4 points 5 points (+5|-1) ago
Probably bought the knives at one of those god damn travelling Knife Shows. No background check required...
[–] TyrellCorp 3 points 27 points 30 points (+30|-3) ago
So when are we going to sit down and have the Knife Control discussion? Shouldnt there be background checks?
[–] zambeezy [S] 1 point 25 points 26 points (+26|-1) ago
They should just make murdering people illegal so it will stop
[–] TyrellCorp 1 point 8 points 9 points (+9|-1) ago
Holy shit, you're on to something. Call our congressmen!
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[–] LordHumongus 0 points 5 points 5 points (+5|-0) ago
Only for knives that are black, are over 5" long (machetes, sickles, and clurits are ok), or fit on a rifle bayonet lug.
[–] Nyx 0 points 5 points 5 points (+5|-0) ago
If only there was a big sign that said "Knife-Free Zone" on the front door, this tragedy never would have happened.
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[–] lord_nougat 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
I want open carry for my long knife!