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02.07.2008 10:27 pm

Akin, Blunt, Gibbons weigh in on tragic Kirkwood shooting

Here are the statements just sent out by U.S. Rep. Todd Akin, R-Town and Country, and Gov. Matt Blunt, regarding Thursday night’s tragedy at Kirkwood City Hall. Also, the statement issued Friday by state Sen. Michael Gibbons, R-Kirkwood.

Here is Akin’s statement. His district includes Kirkwood:

“My thoughts and prayers are with those who have lost loved ones as well as those who anxiously await news about friends or family who may have been injured during the shootings.

“As details emerge on the tragic event tonight at the Kirkwood City Council, we are all deeply saddened by the scope of this tragic act of senseless violence that has shaken our community.”

 Here is the statement from the governor:

  “Tonight our fellow Missourians in the city of Kirkwood were terrorized by a senseless and horrific crime at an open government meeting.  We know at this hour that this crime has resulted in the loss of life and an investigation is under way.

            “The men and women of Highway Patrol Troop C responded to the reports of the shooting and were on the scene to assist the Kirkwood Police Department and St. Louis County law enforcement. I have directed the Highway Patrol to provide whatever resources are needed to assist local law enforcement in response to this horrific crime.

            “I join Missourians tonight in praying for the victims, their families and friends, and everyone in the community of Kirkwood.”

And now, Gibbons’ statement:

“We have suffered a tragedy of unimaginable proportions. Council members Connie Karr and Mike Lynch, City Public Works Director Ken Yost, and Police officers Sergeant Bill Biggs and Officer Tom Ballman were lost working for us, and our hearts and prayers are with their families and friends.

“They were vital members of our community, and they will be missed.

“Our hopes and prayers for a speedy recovery are with Mayor Mike Swoboda and Suburban Journals’ reporter Todd Smith.

“Now is a time to weep; a time to mourn. Then will be the time to heal. And heal we will. We will never be the same, but we will come together, support each other, and rise above this.”

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— kirkwood city council | Turshi [!]
4:17 pm February 9th, 2008

Garrison you sadden me. Your claim to care may fool yourself but it is not fooling anyone else. The fact of the matter is Mr. Cookie had a tactical plan. He took out the targets most likely to stop his plan of killing as many on the city council as possible. The officers that were slain were victims of surprise as well as everyone else. Instead of grieving with the victim’s family’s you make uneducated rediculous statements that have no scientific backing other than sensless dribble published by the Brady campaign. People like you make me realize that I am ultimately responsible for the safety of my family. When seconds counted the police were minutes away.

Oh and another thing if you want to live in a democracy you should move. If you do not know why ask someone whom has a higher IQ

— Tom
10:54 pm February 9th, 2008

I never said I wanted to take away all guns….That’s impossible. What is more practical is to put an end to the manufacturing, distribution, selling and trading of all hand guns. It may take decades, but eventually we will rid our society of this deadly and devasting “inanimate” object. Murder in the U.S. is a multi-billion dollar industry.

How many 8 track players are on the streets or in shop windows? The same can should be done with hand guns.

Maybe, just maybe, our grandchildren will thank us for having the wisdom to protect their families and our communities….It’s a little late for Kirkwood….and for 10,000 other communities that will suffer similar tragedies in the future.

It’s working in other countries despite the fact that the U.S. still produces over 12 million handguns a year. These guns aren’t used for hunting, they’re designed for the mere purpose of killing other human beings. The 500 million hand guns [deadly weapons] are on your streets? That’s why you feel you need a loaded gun under your pillow….Cry for the victims.

Stop the insanity.

— Garrison
9:16 am February 11th, 2008

I own several of those “only used for killing human” handguns you speak of, garrison. To this day they have killed no one.

A message to everyone else:

Garrison is the worst of the worst kooks. He makes up lies to based on his own senseless beliefs and “pushes” everyone’s buttons to evoke response. I have caught him lying and challenged him at least a dozen times and not once has he been able to back up his fraudulent claims. The best policy on him is to completely ignore the idiot in the room and he will die a painful death on this board.

Heart Disease kills more people in this country in a year than guns do in 25 years. Let’s put a ban on heart disease.

— Amazedbythelunacy
10:14 am February 11th, 2008

If anyone is still reading this thread…now you know what I’m up against.
Try to rationalize with Lunatic is like trying to rationalize with a 4 year old.

— Garrison
11:47 am February 11th, 2008

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