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posted by takyon on Sunday June 12 2016, @06:00PM   Printer-friendly

A suspected Islamic terrorist opened fire at a gay nightclub in Florida, killing 50 people and wounding another 53 before he was killed by police. While authorities continue to investigate to determine whether this man had ties to ISIS, the terror organization has not been quiet in praising the attack. This comes three days after ISIS announced they would attack somewhere in Florida. Today's attack marks the largest act of terrorism on US soil since 9/11.

takyon: The gunman reportedly called 911 emergency services to pledge allegiance to ISIS. The President will hold a briefing momentarily. Compare this article to the original submission.


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  • (Score: 2) by Runaway1956 on Monday June 13 2016, @02:23AM

    by Runaway1956 (2926) Subscriber Badge on Monday June 13 2016, @02:23AM (#359071) Journal

    Still preposterous.

    Although - I wonder - are you trying to imply that gays don't have lighting in their bars? I've been in a fair number of bars in my lifetime. Bars, nightclubs, pubs, whatever you want to call the local dive, I've seen a fair number. For the most part, they are decently lit. Better lit than the alley out back where the drug deals are made when the bar is closed. Bars do odd things with the lights depending on the ambiance, outside entertainment, special events, or whatever - but the lighting is almost always good enough for me to admire the waitresses asses and cleavage.

    Was there a special event at this particular bar, or are you just suggesting that gay bars don't light their interiors? Is everyone so damned fugly that they'll NEVER get laid if people can see them?

    Please - clarify yourself here.

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  • (Score: 3, Insightful) by MostCynical on Monday June 13 2016, @02:58AM

    by MostCynical (2589) on Monday June 13 2016, @02:58AM (#359094) Journal

    Night clubs are Often dim. Indeed, they are (in Australia, YMMV), exempt from ususal lighting standards.
    https://www.iesanz.org/_r100/media/system/attrib/file/802/10_understanding_how_to_achieve_good_lighting_solutions_within_the_framework_of_the_building_code_of_australia.pdf [iesanz.org]

    There are also, often strobes, revolving lights, changing colours, spot lights.
    Identifying the aggressor(s), rather than one or more *responding* shooters in such an environment is likely to be very difficult, with no small risk of hitting the wrong target, or an innocent bystander.

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