Aurora theate shooting preliminary hearing

[Mikilt]

Nighthawk,
You absolutely do have friends here. Please count me among them I was unaware of your personal connection to the event. MY thoughts are with you, the other victims, including survivors and their families. No one except the defendant is unsympathetic.

That being said, the trial and the violent acts of that man are inextricable from one another. This could easily devolve into a violation of Rule 11, but so far has not. Let's all keep it that way and let bygones be bygones.

[Tartan Tess]

As a member who loves to read Nighthawks replies (because he cracks me up) I have been worried about him and his family since this happened.
In my opinion (and I voted) this wasn't about "Gun talk" as much as I need to talk (and most of us wanted to listen)
I don't see much difference between allowing that post and allowing a religious prayer for Panache to be posted.
I do understand why xmarks has to patrol because the thread will come up when anybody searches "Aurora shooting" and it will bring in non kilt seeking viewers, and blah blah woof woof.
I am thinking the same thoughts as you Nighthawk

[TheOfficialBren]

I agree with English Bloke. We all love kilts but one of our brothers is hurting. I am actually a wee bit misty thinking about the weight that must be upon his shoulders right now. I have never been a parent but many of the folks here are. I am sure that they do empathise with Nighthawk.

I feel that the purpose of a place like XMarks is to bring people together...while this is a kilt venue, kilts and Celtic fare are largely a vehicle to do that here (create unity).

There will always be a stodgy stick in the mud who doesn't give a toss for others. Humbug to them, too!

Nighthawk, I sincerely hope that you and your family and friends are able to find peace and recover from this tragedy.

Chas, I think that you owe Nighthawk an apology.

MODS: (especially Anne) Thank you for providing another opportunity for us to reach out to a brother in his time of need. Although a few have completely missed the mark withbtheir posts, I believe that you guys judged correctly and the rabble have responded in a way that echoes your judgement. Look at the poll.

(Stepping off of my soapbox now.)