Thread: Terrible news out of Aussie today!

I think that what we deny or prefer to deflect from is that the disturbed, mentally ill, normal but different, are at their greatest threat to society when they become armed. Guns. Not the cause, but part of the effect. We can certainly argue that us legitimate gun owners should feel no shame. And that we are unwitting victims of legislation that disadvantages us and protect few. But I don't blame the media for labelling this as a gun crime and blaming guns. Not a beat up. Its the truth. I haven't a clue what can be done about it. We might bleat as if we are the victims but in fact we are alive and well enjoying our chosen recreation, and the victims of this are not.