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Duncan Grant Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-13-07 08:07 PM
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Gunman Shoots Up Dallas AIDS Agency with High-Powered Rifle
A shooting in the early hours Monday morning caused thousands of dollars of damage at the AIDS Interfaith Network in Dallas. Eighteen bullets tore through the agency and a van they use to transport patients was destroyed. The weapon used is assumed to be a high-powered rifle given the size of the bullet holes and the damage done to its targets.

The AIDS Interfaith Network provides not only spiritual and emotional outreach to those affected by HIV/AIDS but also operates a 'Care Team" which provides in-home services to those incapacitated by the disease.

http://www.towleroad.com/2007/11/gunman-shoots-u.html

Hmmm, I wonder what message the shooter was trying to communicate?

Whoever they are, they went to a lot of trouble to make their point -- don't you think?
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kestrel91316 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-13-07 08:16 PM
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1. Whoever did it obviously drank the Phelps koolaid.
But he's supposed to STONE the gays, not shoot at them.

Dummy.
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Duncan Grant Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-13-07 10:18 PM
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4. The idiot probably didn't even remember that others would be terrorized.
We know that AIDS isn't a gay disease. Sheesh.

Personally, I prefer stoning over high-power rifle shots. At least I could look the assh*le in the eye and lob a stone or two of my own.
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kestrel91316 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-14-07 12:28 PM
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14. Yeah, but AIDS is the gays' fault!! That's why he did this, I'm sure.
Don't ask me how people come to these conclusions.....too much bible 'n' beer I suspect.
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MuseRider Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-13-07 08:21 PM
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2. That is so sad.
It seems there are not nearly enough agencies like this one and not nearly enough people who staff them. Just dumping more sadness on those who sorely need the help.

BTW, thanks for posting this site. I used to read it now and then, enjoyed it and then forgot about it. A good reminder to go back more often.
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Duncan Grant Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-13-07 10:24 PM
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7. It's simple intimidation or as Ian says, "domestic terrorism".
Isn't it odd that no one's shooting up the local "faith-based initiative" non-profit? I wonder why an inter-faith AIDS CBO was targeted?

I like towleroad myself -- it's a great site! :hi:
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Ian David Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-13-07 08:44 PM
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3. This is Domestic Terrorism. n/t
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Duncan Grant Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-13-07 10:25 PM
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8. You're right! (nt)
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redqueen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-14-07 12:34 PM
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17. No doubt about that.
I hope that's how it's prosecuted.
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tom_paine Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-15-07 07:54 AM
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20. Ah, but since it was probably White Christofascists, it's not terrorism
:sarcasm:
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Bolo Boffin Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-13-07 10:21 PM
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5. Why, I didn't hear about this on Fox News at all!
My goodness. I guess this doesn't help Rupert Murdoch sell conservatives Clappers and scooters.
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Duncan Grant Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-13-07 10:33 PM
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9. It's unfortunate (and terrifying) but this shooter isn't the only one with this point of view.
I hope the Dallas Police Dept. finds this freak. Whoever did this deserves to have the book (hell, the whole library) thrown at them.
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Bolo Boffin Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-13-07 10:35 PM
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10. Amen.
And I'm sure something will be done. We almost elected an openly gay man mayor this past election (he made the runoff!). We aren't cowering from the homophobes here and we won't ever be.
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redqueen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-14-07 12:33 PM
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16. Yup... Dallas Dems should be proud. :)
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AX10 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-13-07 10:23 PM
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6. This is a terrorist act!
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Duncan Grant Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-13-07 10:38 PM
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11. 18 rounds! It's meant to convey a message, that's for sure.
I can't help but wonder what was going through this person's mind as they pulled the trigger time after time, after time, after time...
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Ian David Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-14-07 07:16 AM
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12. Maybe the shooter is Jewish? 18 shots = Chai?
Edited on Wed Nov-14-07 07:17 AM by IanDB1
Chai (symbol)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Chai (pronounced {xai}, occasionally <ħai>) is a symbol and word that figures prominently in Jewish culture and consists of the letters of the Hebrew alphabet Het (ח) and Yod (י).

In the Hebrew language, the word chai (חַי) spelled by these two letters means "living," is related to the term for "life," chaim, and also appears in the slogan "`am yisrael chai!" (עַם יִשְׂרָאֵל חַי, "The nation of Israel lives!", referring to all Jews).

Numerological implications

There have been various mystical numerological speculations about the fact that, according to the system of gematria, the



More:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chai_(symbol)
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benEzra Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-14-07 10:38 PM
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18. Or, the media is clueless, and the gun was a 9mm pistol that holds 18 rounds? (n/t)
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Ian David Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-15-07 07:44 AM
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19. That's also a good possibility. n/t
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BreweryYardRat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-14-07 08:36 AM
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13. That's real low.
A comment on the link says it might be a disturbed patient rather than a fundie whackjob, though.

"Well, believe it or not the thought is that this person already has HIV. Several of the center's workers have reported a patient who has become increasingly violent and psychotic after learning that he was HIV positive last week. He's the main suspect at this point."
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terrya Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-14-07 12:30 PM
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15. DESPICABLE
When they find that fucker, I hope they throw his sorry ass in prison for life.
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HughMoran Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-15-07 07:56 AM
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21. Well that sucks
What a stupid wasteful thing to do - I wonder what the motivation of the shooter was?
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