Deaths ruled a murder-suicide

[struggle4progress]

Russell Vender used a .22-caliber rifle to murder his wife before shooting himself in the head, the coroner said ...

http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/local/the_intelligencer/the_intelligencer_news_details/article/27/2009/november/06/deaths-ruled-a-murder-suicide-1.html

[sharesunited]

1. That was wrong of him. He's giving a bad reputation to guns and ammo.

[TwilightGardener]

2. Jesus, reading all these gun postings this morning...are there men that DON'T snap?

Guys, do us a favor and shoot yourselves first.

[sharesunited]

3. Having the weapon facilitates the bad decision.

[TwilightGardener]

4. I imagine so. I would bet most of these families keep a gun for protection,

and then the dad/husband snaps and turns to that gun for the easiest/cleanest solution. I mean, sure, you could stab and strangle, but that involves a lot of time, effort, and mess, and involves getting up close and personal with those family members--that's usually reserved for the most psychotic wackaloons.

[sharesunited]

5. Absolutely. Death by gunshot seems humane and merciful in a mind under duress.

[ensho]

6. american men need therapy

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