Reader: So what if cops responding to Arapahoe High shooting had assault rifles

The responses to our coverage of the Arapahoe High School shooting has been very emotional. Example: Many of those reacting to Brandon Marshall's shots from the scene were struck by this pic of a law enforcer with an assault rifle, prompting a debate about the weapons in general. Here's the...
By Michael RobertsDecember 17, 2013
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The responses to our coverage of the Arapahoe High School shooting has been very emotional. Example: Many of those reacting to Brandon Marshall’s shots from the scene were struck by this pic of a law enforcer with an assault rifle, prompting a debate about the weapons in general. Here’s the comment of a reader who took exception to this tangent.

Deb Montgomery writes:

Really? There is a tragedy like this, and this man is here doing his job to keep our kids safe, and you people bitch about it? Huh?

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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
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