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Another school shooting. Another student who felt that he’d been “bullied” or alienated. Another death. A teacher and a “school staffer” stood face-to-face with the gunman and talked the student into giving up his gun. (695 Americans have died since the Sandy Hook Shooting.)

In what can only be described as a complete waste of the vice president’s time, Joe Biden met with National Rifle Association officials. It should not come as a complete shock that the NRA plans to oppose any gun control measures.

Today, I was a guest on Local Edge Radio. We had a very passionate young man call in and support the rights of gun owners. He clearly stated that he did not believe that the Second Amendment supported your right to protect yourself and your family or your right to hunt with a gun. Instead, he insisted that the Second Amendment was put in place for us to be able to protect ourselves against an oppressive government. Therefore, we, the citizens of the United States, needed to have access to whatever kind of firepower the military had access to. I foolishly asked if that meant that we should have access to tanks, antiaircraft weapons and bazookas. He said yes. I would put this gentleman forward as someone who represents the extreme right on the gun issue. 🙂 (more…)

By ecthompsonmd|2013-01-12T12:26:37-04:00January 10th, 2013|Domestic Issues, Healthcare, NFL|Comments Off

Junior Seau found dead

There are a few players who can for a few years change the face of football. Junior Seau was one of those players. For several years, when he was in San Diego (don’t pay attention to his career when he went to New England), he was a beast. Junior Seau could take over a game. He was one of those players who forced the other team to know where he was. He was like Lawrence Taylor. He would just freelance at times with great results.

I have no idea what happened today. There are rumors that Mr. Seau might have committed suicide. No matter what happened it is sad. My prayers go out to his family and friends.

From ESPN

Seau was a standout linebacker with the University of Southern California before going to the San Diego Chargers, whom he led to the Super Bowl following the 1994 season.

Seau becomes the eighth member of those ’94 Chargers, who lost Super Bowl XXIX to the 49ers, to die at a young age. The others: Chris Mims, David Griggs, Rodney Culver, Lewis Bush, Curtis Whitley, Shawn Lee and Doug Miller.

Seau’s death also follows the suicide last year of former Chicago Bears player Dave Duerson, who also shot himself in the chest.

By ecthompsonmd|2012-05-08T00:35:12-04:00May 2nd, 2012|NFL|Comments Off