[monochromatic]

> You have to think that were it not for the instantly accessible gun in an ankle holster, the moment of panic and perhaps shame might have just passed. He might even now be producing cherries with the method that became prevalent after Prohibition made alcohol as illegal as pot has been.

Of course the anti-gun Daily Beast couldn't go an entire article without blaming a gun for something a person decided to do.

[starshadowx2]

Regardless of being anti or pro-gun, they are completely right. If he had not had his gun with him it would have been impossible for him to shoot himself.

Of course if he was really determined and it wasn't just a passing feeling he would've found another way, so I agree with you that you can't blame gun ownership on this.

[enraged_camel]

I downvoted you. Please don't derail this topic and turn it into a gun debate. Thanks.

edit: never mind. judging by the downvotes, I guess people really enjoy their endless gun debates!

[zabcik]

The point of having threaded comments is to allow new discussion to happen. I'm sure other top level comments won't be a gun debate; even better if you add your own thoughts. Only downvote things if they do not contribute to discussion whatsoever.

[peterwwillis]

You don't need to comment on why you downvoted.

[enraged_camel]

I know, but I prefer giving feedback whenever possible. I personally hate being downvoted with no explanation. I call it "drive-by downvoting" and in my opinion it really degrades the experience of the community as a whole.