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Islamic Terrorist Opens Fire on Florida Nightclub; 50 Killed, 53 Wounded

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

An Anonymous Coward writes:

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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Original Submission   Late submission by physicsmajor

• Re:If only more people had guns (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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  "I guess once you start doubting, there's no end to it." -Batou, Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex

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