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An Indiana state lawmaker was captured on video opening his suit jacket and flashing a holstered pistol to shaken students who were on a visit to the Statehouse in Indianapolis to voice their concerns about guns and school shootings, according to The Statehouse File."I'm carrying one right now," R...

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[–] [email protected] 29 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Jesus how tone deaf is this guy? Why not play a fucking air raid siren for PTSD-riddled veterans while you're at it?

[–] [email protected] 7 points 10 months ago

Maybe set off a bunch of explosions to show how much you honor their service to the country.

[–] [email protected] 28 points 10 months ago (2 children)

He said they clearly weren't ready to handle the situation “if they felt intimidated by somebody, like myself, just simply showing them something that is protected by our Constitution.”

What an insensitive prick. The students went to the statehouse because they have perfectly reasonable fears, and are concerned for their lives. This piece of dogshit responds by traumatizing them.

These kids just got a lesson in how much their elected officials, Republicans in particular, care about them.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Yeah these politicians tend to forget that kids grow up to become voters. Seeds planted early usually have the strongest tendencies to sway a voter.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

If they get to that voting age..... Assuming they don't get killed by guns before then

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago
[–] Jayb151 4 points 10 months ago

Isn't it not legal to carry in government buildings? Or am I misreading all those signs with a picture of a gun and the red x over it?

[–] [email protected] 21 points 10 months ago (2 children)

In some states that's a crime, it's called brandishing. Does anyone know if Indiana has a brandishing law?

[–] EdibleFriend 31 points 10 months ago

Depends on color and bank account size.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

After a quick look, it appears that they don’t. In Indiana, you actually have to point the gun at someone before there are any potential legal repercussions.

Note: I am not a lawyer, law student, or even a resident of Indiana.

[–] [email protected] 20 points 10 months ago

"I'm carrying one right now,"

Yes that's the problem. Short tempered lunatics with guns.

[–] Death_Equity 19 points 10 months ago

What a braindead moron, you have to have a badge for kids to think you having a gun is cool.

[–] NABDad 14 points 10 months ago (1 children)

A perfect example of someone who shouldn't be allowed to have a gun.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 10 months ago

What?

You don’t trust the guy who drives ten times over the limit to have a gun?

[–] eran_morad 11 points 10 months ago

Republicans are mentally defective and a danger to all of humanity.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 10 months ago

Lucas then said, "The people who want to kill you, don't care about your feelings though."

And Fivecoats came back, "Exactly, that's the problem."

I wish more people could understand and take this to heart. Seems like it completely went over the guy's head.

[–] Manifish_Destiny 8 points 10 months ago

That guy looks like he eats live doves during his lunch break.

[–] DarkDecay 4 points 10 months ago

Remember to vote people, encourage your family, friends and coworkers. Let's vote republicunts into oblivion