Demonstration by Nebraskans Against Gun Violence

[bradhaas]

Today I learned that Nebraskans Against Gun Violence are a thing.  They did a demonstration at the capitol building in Lincoln: http://www.omaha.com/news/crime/in-honor-of-victims-of-violence-group-lines-state-capitol/article_acaa8b12-a06a-11e5-bd37-e7f07960f9df.html

I know I'm cynical, but that angle makes the display look bigger than it was (see photos at https://www.facebook.com/events/1677039802538867/ ).

Anyway, maybe I ought to join the organization, as I too would prefer for gun violence not to occur.

[farmerbob]

There is NO such thing as "gun violence ", just as there is no such thing as knife violence ,rock violence , etc..... these are inanimate objects incapable of violence or assault, these actions are attributed to living beings, individuals can use a tool such as a gun or a hammer to commit violence or assault.
If these organizations would concentrate more on the the individuals who commit these acts and less on the tool they used maybe they could make a difference, most of these individuals suffer from hoplophobia and see firearms as big scary things of no use except bad, that and the liberal agenda of control.
Of course this all seems pretty obvious?
Maybe if they changed their name to "Nebraskan's Against Criminal Violence", I might sign up?

[greg58]

I wonder if they cleaned up their mess when they finished?

Greg58

[SS_N_NE]

There is NO such thing as "gun violence ", just as there is no such thing as knife violence ,rock violence , etc..... these are inanimate objects incapable of violence or assault, these actions are attributed to living beings, individuals can use a tool such as a gun or a hammer to commit violence or assault.

Any idea if this group is independent or funded?  Just the fact that they proclaim existence with "Gun" in their title is nothing in our (gun owner) favor.

[depserv]

Those who use terms like gun violence show themselves to be indoctrinated fools being herded like cattle.  Other fools just like them have carried one tyrant after another to power throughout human history.  They are the ones Abe Lincoln was referring to when he said "you can fool some of the people all of the time..." 

I like to ask them if they would rather be killed by gun violence or say something like arson violence.  Then I like to ask them where the historic correlation is between firearm development and an increase in violence within a society.  In fact historically, even in war, as weapon lethality increases, per capita battlefield deaths decrease (this is explained in some detail in a book titled The Evolution of Weapons and Warfare, by well-respected military historian retired Colonel Trevor N Dupuy, page 307). 

It's not the weapon that matters and never has been, it's the will to commit murder; the means to do it and the mechanical difficulty of it has not been what made the difference.  That's been the case since Cain killed Abel.  Or for the liberals, since the first cave man picked up a rock (or maybe since the cave man's supposed ancestor the amoeba evolved into an animal with teeth).

A look at history shows clearly that stupid people who can be herded like cattle are infinitely more dangerous than guns; guns are not dangerous at all by themselves, but stupid people are dangerous even if no one is herding them.  Either can be dangerous in the wrong hands, but those herded like cattle have been far more destructive than individuals with guns.  So maybe there should be a group called Nebraskans Against Stupid People Being Herded Like Cattle.   

[mikkojay]

it's the will to commit murder

^Exactly

One thing I have noticed is that when liberals start to flock around some sort of cause, their primary motivation often seems to be: "to prove to other liberals just how dedicated to the cause they are".
This disconnects the real issue at hand, like defending a thug who was shot while committing a violent crime, etc..

This fosters a dog pack mentality and makes logic and rational thought secondary to proving your place in your pack (the liberal herd).  That is the only reason I can explain why you see follower-types so passionate about being wrong.  If no cameras were rolling or any witnesses present, I bet half of the people in that crowd would have no opinion whatsoever.

-Mike

[m morton]

out of the 48 pairs of shoes 1 pair per person killed in omaha? or in the state ? not sure witch .  if i were a betting man i would bet the house, that 40 murder and 85% of all shooting were from crimes committed within 15 or so block area of 30th and Ames aka North Omaha.  IMO if the N Omaha community cared so much maybe they should teach there kids respect, right from wrong , keep there kids in school + sit down shut up and learn something while in school, keep out of gangs ,away from drugs and first and fore most to report crimes when they happen , the " i ditin see nuffin people" are the cause and effect of there troubles  till they step up they will never rid them selves of the dirtbags that cause most of the crimes in this state! and as the police don't get called till after a crime is under way or all ready done.  then when the police do interviews and it's all ways the same story ... was not me , i did not do it , i seen nothing etc ...  then later in the day a group with signs show up for the news cameras or support . and big talk .. but do nothing... and cry the next day when it all happens again.

i say you want to support your friends , family or the people that live next door or down the block,  then turn in the dirtbags that sell drugs , and commit the crimes .  don't come ask the rest of the city to clean up your mess !!! north omaha was not all ways a **** hole ! you made it that way!
  the dude down or across the street form me is not going to sell dope and get away with it if i see it!! this is why there are less violent crimes in "white" neighborhoods  because if we see something we call the police and say it was "give description " right away and not wait for crime stoppers to offer $$$ for info months later. 

point being : if your not going to stand up for your self don't expect any one to do it for you.  same can be said for every **** hole city across this nation ... put in a effort to clean up your neighborhoods and you would be better off!
/r
this statement is MY opinion. and as i well know opinions are like assholes we all have one but mine may not mean **** to you and i am fine with that!

[depserv]

I think they should be more honest and use this name:

Nebraskans Against Guns (NAG)

We should start a group called Nebraskans for Peace Through Superior Firepower

Then there's this one: Genuflecting Urban Nitwits and Legislative Action to Wreck Society (GUN LAWS)

And this one: Official Betrayal Achieves Massive Anarchy (OBAMA)

[Dan W]

[farmerbob]

We have a "INDIVIDUALS WHO DON'T RESPECT HUMAN LIFE PROBLEM", NOT a "GUN PROBLEM ".

 

[Mali]

Forty-eight pairs of shoes were displayed on the State Capitol steps Friday evening as part of a national vigil against gun violence.
The display was organized by Nebraskans Against Gun Violence, said the group's president, Amanda Gailey of Lincoln. The shoes represented victims of violence in Nebraska this year.

Either the reporter wasn't using the whole statement from Gailey, or Gailey was being VERY misleading (big surprise), since there have been a LOT more than 48 people killed by violent means in Nebraska this year.

[bullit]

You might help them with their unsafe gun handling in their recent FB video .....

[GreyGeek]

Where most of the deaths occur is obvious from this map:
http://dataomaha.com/homicides/2015

And here is the cause of most gun related deaths outside of Omaha:
http://www.theindependent.com/news/local/like-rest-of-nation-most-nebraska-gun-deaths-are-suicides/article_8d999204-8008-11e5-82c4-07a633fd7dba.html

The FBI statistics on murders by all weapons in 2014 is here:
https://www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/ucr/crime-in-the-u.s/2014/crime-in-the-u.s.-2014/tables/table-20

Entry point for all FBI data:
https://www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/ucr/crime-in-the-u.s/2014/crime-in-the-u.s.-2014/offenses-known-to-law-enforcement/expanded-offense