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What Happened in Ft. Lauderdale.
on: January 07, 2017, 08:12:41 PM
I don't want to open anything long ended on what happened at the Ft. Lauderdale Airport yesterday but thoughts go out to all involved. Scary stuff  :-[
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Re: What Happened in Ft. Lauderdale.
Reply #1 on: January 07, 2017, 09:09:28 PM
Smurf it, I've tried to write a reply this without it being political and I can't. A terrible tragedy
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Re: What Happened in Ft. Lauderdale.
Reply #2 on: January 07, 2017, 10:33:36 PM
Quote from: Smashie on January 07, 2017, 09:09:28 PM
Smurf it, I've tried to write a reply this without it being political and I can't. A terrible tragedy

From my perspective in Australia it is hard to comprehend just how often things like this happen in the US.  So sad for so many people  :cry:
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Re: What Happened in Ft. Lauderdale.
Reply #3 on: January 07, 2017, 11:41:33 PM
A grave tragedy indeed. Beyond that I refrain from commenting here to avoid potentially being misunderstood or starting a discussion that's unhelpful.

My thoughts to all involved


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Re: What Happened in Ft. Lauderdale.
Reply #4 on: January 08, 2017, 02:48:45 AM
I'm not sure how much I can say without getting myself in trouble too, but this is truly messed up. 

My serious condolences to those who have lost loved ones.

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Re: What Happened in Ft. Lauderdale.
Reply #5 on: January 08, 2017, 03:05:07 AM
Yes it was a bad tragedy and I don't know why people do things like this :-\ My thoughts and prayers go to the family of all involved :(
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Re: What Happened in Ft. Lauderdale.
Reply #6 on: January 08, 2017, 06:38:38 AM
Condolences to the families.  The shooter needed help.  He needed mental health care and emotional support, and if he had received care and support months ago (when he was detained and evaluated for only 4 days and then released) this might not have happened.
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Re: What Happened in Ft. Lauderdale.
Reply #7 on: January 08, 2017, 09:28:21 PM
Quote from: Alan K. on January 08, 2017, 06:38:38 AM
Condolences to the families.  The shooter needed help.  He needed mental health care and emotional support, and if he had received care and support months ago (when he was detained and evaluated for only 4 days and then released) this might not have happened.

Bingo! and that is what G'ments fail to do with alarming regularity.


I'm a former serviceman, I had ZERO support from my country, I had to spend my own money to work out why things were not working with me.

I know this is political but smurf it, it's not about terrorism, gun control or anything else other than the lack of thought for the men and women that are sent off to fight.

All of which I salute  :salute:
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Re: What Happened in Ft. Lauderdale.
Reply #8 on: January 08, 2017, 09:50:27 PM
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Re: What Happened in Ft. Lauderdale.
Reply #9 on: January 10, 2017, 01:01:43 PM
Quote from: Smashie on January 08, 2017, 09:28:21 PM
Quote from: Alan K. on January 08, 2017, 06:38:38 AM
Condolences to the families.  The shooter needed help.  He needed mental health care and emotional support, and if he had received care and support months ago (when he was detained and evaluated for only 4 days and then released) this might not have happened.

Bingo! and that is what G'ments fail to do with alarming regularity.


I'm a former serviceman, I had ZERO support from my country, I had to spend my own money to work out why things were not working with me.

I know this is political but smurf it, it's not about terrorism, gun control or anything else other than the lack of thought for the men and women that are sent off to fight.

All of which I salute  :salute:

Last week here in Canada a retired serviceman who was unable to get help killed his family and then himself. 

Governments all over the world need to pay closer attention to the care (or lack thereof) they offer to servicemen and women. 

Def
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Re: What Happened in Ft. Lauderdale.
Reply #10 on: January 10, 2017, 03:50:35 PM
Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on January 10, 2017, 01:01:43 PM
Quote from: Smashie on January 08, 2017, 09:28:21 PM
Quote from: Alan K. on January 08, 2017, 06:38:38 AM
Condolences to the families.  The shooter needed help.  He needed mental health care and emotional support, and if he had received care and support months ago (when he was detained and evaluated for only 4 days and then released) this might not have happened.

Bingo! and that is what G'ments fail to do with alarming regularity.


I'm a former serviceman, I had ZERO support from my country, I had to spend my own money to work out why things were not working with me.

I know this is political but smurf it, it's not about terrorism, gun control or anything else other than the lack of thought for the men and women that are sent off to fight.

All of which I salute  :salute:

Last week here in Canada a retired serviceman who was unable to get help killed his family and then himself. 

Governments all over the world need to pay closer attention to the care (or lack thereof) they offer to servicemen and women. 

Def

Its shameful more isn't done for vets, darn shameful. 
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Re: What Happened in Ft. Lauderdale.
Reply #11 on: January 10, 2017, 05:36:37 PM
Not enough is being done for mental illness in general, not just for veterans, but yes, especially for veterans.

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