Living with Gun Crime
I have some more depressing local news to report. A friend of my husband's was shot in the head late last night and is currently in critical condition. Here is the news brief.
It was a failed mugging. These happen a lot. A friend of mine was shot in the chest near that same corner (he's fine now).
I hate this kind of bullshit, I hate loser thugs who think a gun makes them big men, and I hate guns!
My husband is terribly upset, and we're really hoping his friend makes it through.
I have never experienced gun violence directly, thank goodness, but living in this kind of society means that it's a constant low-grade presence. I feel safe, but I have to make a lot of concessions to feel safe. It would be nice to live somewhere like Japan where you can walk down the street late at night without worrying that some random person will randomly murder you.
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8 comments:
How horrible. I'm sending good wishes your way.
I'll be thinking of your friend.
To me "gun control" is an oxymoron.
We've had several shootings (including one near the local high school) and stabbings in our small town, too.
A young man was murdered at a gas station just 3 blocks from my house. It's scary and depressing.
I'm sorry for you and your husband. We'll be thinking of his friend.
Thanks! We just heard that part of his brain is very damaged, but he has stabilized now.
:( I AM so sorry to hear this. I live in a city where there are more murders than there are days gone by in 2007 :( It is just an epidemic.
Sending prayers and positive thoughts!
How is your husband's friend??
I haven't read your blog and just found out about this. My deepest condolences... This is terrible.
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