6 Year Old Killed In Road Rage Incident

911 said:
America is Canada’s biggest ally and vice versa because the Canadian government know that they enjoy the full protection of the American military. If any country would invade Canada, the U.S. would stand beside them.
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But 911, Elsie is asking if Canadians are our friends. She's not asking ,"Are Canadians our friends because they enjoy full protection from out military".
True friends aren't friends for what they can use each other for. I too have notice what Elsie is talking about. In fact it's not just Canada. But I feel I do have sincere Canadian friends here in SF...except one, who just identified herself posting a laughing emoji. I'm not surprised. So it's a small percentage.
 

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RE: the original poster - No, I would never 'flip-off' or show in any way to someone who cut me off and give them any reason to get angry at me. There are too many crazy people out there. There is a time and place to stand up for yourself and on the highway isn't one of them; (this is my opinion). I have never like guns, never will and will never justify for ANY reason to own or shoot one. (Again this is just my opinion).

As for the US of A - of course I have heard and of it and always thought it was just an acronym - whatever...
 
Elsie said:
I've recently had the disappointing experience of several female Canadians on another forum disparage several things about USA citizens. I was shocked by what they said because I thought Canadians saw American citizens much like they. Good, bad, both the same. I once thought that Canada would be a place I'd enjoy visiting, but not now. So, are Canadians and Americans friends, or what?
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Of course we are friends. I’ve visit many of the states in the country. There are some big differences but it’s at a political level, not an acquaintance level.

I’m sorry you had a bad experience with ‘some’ Canadians but making a final judgment on us due to a small group of people isn’t fair to the rest of Canadians.
Most Canadians would open up the heart & home for anyone in the world who needed it which is what we did during the 911 incident.

Most of us aren’t accustomed to the gun laws or the attitudes towards guns whereas you are all used to it. It’s what you grew up with.
There are probably things about us that you aren’t accustomed to either.

As far as the abbreviations go?🤷‍♀️
Could the fact that you lived in the country make a difference? Perhaps you didn’t call it U.S. of A. because you all know it’s in ‘A’merica whereas the rest of the world wouldn’t just assume it. ( if you know what I mean ) In school we were taught to call your country ‘The United States of America ‘ so naturally to shorten it would be the U.S.of A.
When I was younger, everyone I knew used that abbreviation. It was considered disrespectful to use anything less than.

What you might not know is that when we learn about school shootings, tornados, hurricanes, landslides, forest fires, plane crashes or any other devastating news, we share your tears. Your sorrow is our sorrow.
In the things that matter most, we aren’t all that different.

note: if others feel differently, that’s out of my hands. I try my best.
 
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I have not read this entire thread. But, from what I read, I think we should all try to get along with one another.

I saw where Old Medic has left; I hope he returns. Everyone is entitled to be part of this forum. I'm sure he enjoyed the forum and that is what saddens me.

We may be from different countries, but we all bleed the same color of blood. We are all human.

And yes, we are entitled to have opinions; but, is it necessary to be so hateful?!
 
I just finished reading this entire thread to see if I said anything to offend anyone. These aren’t threads I feel comfortable posting in so I don’t usually offer an opinion . In fact I usually avoid these types of threads like the plaque since they often don’t turn out nice.

When I saw Sunnys post stating that she’s never heard of anyone calling the United States OF America …. U.S. of A , I decided to comment but wished I hadn’t.
I hadn’t followed every post so didn’t understand where the anger was coming from. It’s the only thing I posted about.

From this moment on I won’t ever comment on anything that has to do with politics nor will I comment on things that don’t concern me. I’ll stick to posting pictures . It seems I got caught in the cross fire here cause this isn’t a thread I invested any time in. In fact I’m not involved in any serious threads.

Peace out ✌️ ☮️
 
Elsie said:
I've recently had the disappointing experience of several female Canadians on another forum disparage several things about USA citizens. I was shocked by what they said because I thought Canadians saw American citizens much like they. Good, bad, both the same. I once thought that Canada would be a place I'd enjoy visiting, but not now. So, are Canadians and Americans friends, or what?
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People like to say "Mine's better than yours." People who live in one country often talk about how much better things are where they live than somewhere else; it makes them feel superior & feeling superior seems to be something people crave.

Even people who came to the USA from another country often talk about how much better things were in their country (that they couldn't wait to run away from) LOL! They sure get angry when I ask them, "Well, what are you doing here?"
 
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Criminal justice instructor at Meridian Community College, Diann Sollie says more mass shootings and suicides will unfortunately happen.
“I don’t think it is unexpected to be seeing more of this.” Sollie said, “It’s unfortunate but I don’t think it’s necessarily unexpected from a physiological or theoretical position.”Sollie says according to research, rapid change within society like the coronavirus pandemic, only increases the chance for horrific events like mass shootings. “When we look at mass shootings, if you look at the research,” Sollie said. “There’s like four different main types. Some of them relate to depression-- like they kill themselves and family members. Then, you might see it related more to depression. Which might relate to loss of loved ones, loss of jobs or the change in the economy. Many of those things that we’ve seen.”Sollie says revenge also plays a part in mass shootings.Meridian police chief, Chris Read says he monitors national violence statistics.

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Aunt Marg said:
No, don't you dare throw the mother under the wheels of the bus.

If those packing guns in the USofA are that immature and void of brain cells where they look to reach for their guns to settle petty scores, then they're the catalyst.
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Aunt Marg, a question.......Why can't you / don't you, just call it the US ? Or the USA ? ..... Why the snarky attitude that rings loud & clear.?
 
Lara said:
Just to put this petty argument to rest.
"US of A" is just "slang" or short for United States of America.
It has been used for a long time. Not often, but yes.
Here's a very patriotic song from 1972....Album titled "US of A"
This country song couldn't be more respectful of the USA

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You have your opinion, I have mine.
 
I can't believe with all the traffic cameras out there they don't have a car/license yet. And as the police requested if someone had the own car/dash cam on they might have caught something. Just issue a specific time frame so people could check their footage.

The family has offered a $50K reward to start. They said they reached fund raising goals for funeral

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/fe...s-family-offers-reward-to-help-catch-shooter/
 
Unfortunately, most people don't just happen to have their cameras on and focused on a crime while it's happening. And in this case, the camera would have to be focused on the car of the shooter, not the victim. How likely is that?

Chauvin was caught and convicted because of the young girl who had the presence of mind to aim her phone in the right place and keep it aimed there for the entire time he was murdering Floyd, which must have been excruciating for her. But how often does that happen?

If only bullets had a kind of "dna" on them, instantly identifying whose gun they came from. Maybe some day.
 
rgp said:
Aunt Marg, a question.......Why can't you / don't you, just call it the US ? Or the USA ? ..... Why the snarky attitude that rings loud & clear.?
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RGP. I started this thread to consult with fellow forum members that reside in the United States of North America, and not one replied with anything derogatory to say about me referring to the United States of North America as the USofA.

https://www.seniorforums.com/threads/usa-united-states-of-america-us-united-states-america.60379/

Not a single member took exception to my use of USofA.

So please explain to me where you and Sunny, see my use of the term USofA as being "snarky".

Pull up an internet article to back-up your claim, would you, because I want to see it for myself where those like myself who refer to your country as the USofA are being "snarky".

Extending the same offer to you Holly Dolly and Chet as well, seeing how you felt the need to add emoji likes to RGP's entry. Show me. Show me where my use of the term USofA is "snarky".

I'm already aware of Sunny's stance on it.
 
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Aunt Marg said:
Extending the same offer to you Holly Dolly and Chet as well, seeing how you felt the need to add emoji likes to RGP's entry. Show me. Show me where my use of the term USofA is "snarky".
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It was not about the term USofA. It was about the sum total of all you wrote about our freedom to keep and bear arms; giving the impression of superiority. That was the impression.
 
Sunny said:
Unfortunately, most people don't just happen to have their cameras on and focused on a crime while it's happening. And in this case, the camera would have to be focused on the car of the shooter, not the victim. How likely is that?

Chauvin was caught and convicted because of the young girl who had the presence of mind to aim her phone in the right place and keep it aimed there for the entire time he was murdering Floyd, which must have been excruciating for her. But how often does that happen?

If only bullets had a kind of "dna" on them, instantly identifying whose gun they came from. Maybe some day.
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Bullets do have a kind of "DNA" on them. Criminals are often convicted when recovered bullets are compared with other bullets test fired from the same gun. No two barrels make the exact same rifling & tool marks on the bullet - sort of like fingerprints.
The problem is, investigators have to get hold of the gun to test fire it & recover the bullet, then compare it under magnification to the recovered bullet. At trial, the DA will show the jury an enlarged photo of the two bullets & it is very clear that they were fired from the same gun. That usually happens after a suspect is arrested.
Also, if the spent shell casing is recovered, the firing pin hit is also examined for comparison. And, if the gun is a semi auto pistol, the extractor & ejector marks are examined. And the gun's chambers are also different & leave different evidence on the shell casing. None are the same in every gun.
There was a murder case profiled on "Crime Story" where a police officer murdered his girlfriend. Since he was familiar with investigative procedures, he replaced the barrel of his gun with another one & thought he would get away with it. He didn't & was convicted with other evidence.
https://www.crime-scene-investigator.net/PDF/firearms-and-toolmarks-overview.pdf
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-can-a-bullet-be-trace/
 
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You were not being 'snarky' @Aunt Marg but I wouldn't have cared if you were. So What? Big Deal. Who Cares? You're not required to be subservient to the usofa, though many of my fellow citizens think you should be. Best friends shouldn't have to walk on eggshells. Be yourself.
 
fuzzybuddy said:
I know the 2nd Amendment people don't like this, but this is what happens when you put lots of deadly weapons into a large number of people, It's inane to think they are all going to act rationally, and sanely. We're humans, for God's sake.
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Yes, and the 2nd Amendment people know there are deadly weapons in the hands of irrational & insane people & they don't want to be helpless victims who are at the mercy of those irrational & insane people - which is why they want to means to defend themselves & their loved ones.
The 2nd Amendment people are also aware of the fact that violent criminals are released to prey upon helpless victims.
 
Perhaps I'm a bit prejudice but to me, California is a nice place to visit but I wouldn't want to live there. The Mamas and Papas had a song, years ago, about "California Dreamin'. Perhaps for some that dreamin' has turned into a nightmare? I feel perfectly safe around here. The biggest problem here is people driving too fast on the perimeter but that's better than some nut shooting at people.
 

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