Um, guys “camping” with other guys is the origin and the binding thread of fraternity life. (Military life too, which is of course the ancient inspiration for the modern frat.).

As has been noted, Australia is an island country, with no borders, 1/10 the population of the US, and 92% racially and ethnically homogeneous. It’s not a useful comparison.

Australia is a countryAustralia is a country of about 32 million people, 92% racially and ethnically homogenous. it’s not a good comparison.

For what it’s worth, the shooter already was on probation for an illegal weapon.

he was previously arrested for illegal gun, and given probation

Nope. 30 year old black guy. Not sure about the rest of your predictions.

In Angola, too. Wow.

Most of them don’t make that much money. Sure, their salaries seem high compared to the general public, but when you’ve got under three years to earn it, it doesn’t amount to much.

Heh. I lived in NYC in the 80s and served in the army. My days of listening to gunfire are behind me.

Mardi Gras was three days ago. Too late! :)

His given name is Enos. Enos Kroenke.

So being exploited in one job is fine because you can get another job?

I admit, I chuckled at the use of the phrase, “kicked through the goalposts of life”.

Hey, I played a college sport. The reality is only a few players and teams actually matter. A few of these guys sit out and the gravy train stops. Think of all the pigs at the trough. Compliance people, athletic department functionaries, all subsidized by athletes who don’t make a dime

Wish some college athletes would do this to the entire NCAA system

That’s not true. The post to which I replied invoked “rednecks”, which is a reference to white people.

The south includes the states with the highest populations of African Americans. Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama are the top three IIRC. SC is right up there.

It was definitely him. I didn’t write a super long post because I’m on my phone, and I didn’t want to put in enough details that someone could Google my friends. Too many crazies.

This is real. I know the people. It’s the scariest thing I’ve ever heard.