Reader: Someone Carrying a F*cking Gun Could Be the Reason You Walk Out of a Store Alive

Our post about a Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America petition calling for Kroger stores to ban guns inspired a passionate debate about the pros and cons of openly carrying weapons in public places. The following response comes from someone who sees such policies as enhancing safety, not...
By Michael RobertsSeptember 9, 2014
Carbonatix Pre-Player Loader

Audio By Carbonatix

Our post about a Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America petition calling for Kroger stores to ban guns inspired a passionate debate about the pros and cons of openly carrying weapons in public places. The following response comes from someone who sees such policies as enhancing safety, not creating danger.

See also: Photos: King Soopers, Kroger Stores Targeted for Gun Policies by Moms Group

Andrew Emit Schabbing writes:

Too fucking sorry to say, but that’s not your fucking decision, mom. And someone carrying a fucking gun in that store could be the reason you don’t walk out of that store with bullet holes because some thug wanted to rob the place…. People are fucking stupid….

Send your story tips to the author, Michael Roberts.

For more memorable takes, visit our Comment of the Day archive.

GET MORE COVERAGE LIKE THIS

Sign up for the This Week’s Top Stories newsletter to get the latest stories delivered to your inbox

Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword‘s news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor’s degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master’s degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

michaelrobertscolo@gmail.com
News Editor Thomas Mitchell If you value independent journalism, please consider making a contribution to support our continued coverage of essential stories and to investigate issues that matter.
Support Today

Loading latest posts...