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.
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Monday June 13 2016, @02:18PM
The shooter used an AR-15 rifle [nydailynews.com], evidently copying several of his predecessors (Sandy Hook, San Bernardino). The AR-15 was prohibited for ten years by Joe Biden's Federal Assault Weapons ban of 1994, but that act was allowed to expire by Republicans in Congress backed by the NRA.
Isn't that the empirical evidence?
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Monday June 13 2016, @02:27PM
No. Does it matter if Lizzie Borden used a single or double-bladed axe?
(Score: -1, Flamebait) by Anonymous Coward on Monday June 13 2016, @02:49PM
Willful blindness. I'd tell you to look in the mirror, but obviously you can't.