More shootings across the US. Will you be going to any large parties this Halloween weekend?

@TheHorse (226269)
Walnut Creek, California
October 29, 2023 11:47am CST
it seems that a lot of the mass shootings that happen in the US occur at large parties. I think I will avoid large parties this weekend and at other times. I enjoy being out in public, but it's generally when I have something to achieve, like get groceries or wood stain, or maybe even watch a sporting event I also enjoy small parties, especially when we all know each other and music is involved. Large parties, and even things like New Years celebrations, have never really appealed to me. Do you enjoy large gatherings? Or would just as soon stay at home with loved ones?
At least 6 people are dead and over 40 have been injured after multiple mass shootings across the country during the Halloween weekend, according to officials.
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celticeagle
@celticeagle (174082)
• Boise, Idaho
29 Oct 23
Large affairs could be a target for mass shootings. I don't enjoy large gatherings. I have social anxiety so I stay right at home.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (226269)
• Walnut Creek, California
29 Oct 23
Ms Horse was the same. We watched stuff like New Year's celebrations on TV.
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celticeagle
@celticeagle (174082)
• Boise, Idaho
30 Oct 23
@TheHorse .......I do that every year now.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (226269)
• Walnut Creek, California
30 Oct 23
@celticeagle Heh. I cancelled my TV service. I just listen for the fireworks now.
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Kelli M
@spiderdust (14756)
• San Jose, California
29 Oct 23
My kids have gone to some smaller parties this weekend. I don't think we'll be going to any large events, like the Halloween festival on Castro Street in SF, as those tend to get super crowded and overwhelming.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (226269)
• Walnut Creek, California
29 Oct 23
I'd rather give candy to happy kids in their costumes.
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Kelli M
@spiderdust (14756)
• San Jose, California
29 Oct 23
@TheHorse Absolutely! Having fun snacks at home with a good movie after the kids are done is more my speed.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (97950)
• United States
29 Oct 23
I’m not a party person, and the more people that are expected to show, the less likely I am to attend. Wanna get shot? Go to a block party.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (226269)
• Walnut Creek, California
29 Oct 23
Heh. I am glad I live in a quiet place.
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Go Crossbones
@crossbones27 (50546)
• Mojave, California
29 Oct 23
You know how many that is now, 570, I am not sure but over 550 and that is on pace for two a day across country for a whole year. Meanwhile, Russia is like we have not even killed 550 Ukrainians in that time. Bad joke but it sure does get the point across.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (226269)
• Walnut Creek, California
29 Oct 23
At one one the parties mentioned in the article, people were using rifles!
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Go Crossbones
@crossbones27 (50546)
• Mojave, California
29 Oct 23
@TheHorse People starting to get technical AR Automatic rifle but AR does not mean that for the 15, but is that their excuse? Still kills people very quickly and if that is where we are at with the defense, then this country is sad.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (226269)
• Walnut Creek, California
29 Oct 23
@crossbones27 I don't know what weapons these people have. All I have is a single shot bolt action .22 with a small clip that jams. I do not take it out of the house here.
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (115761)
• Marion, Ohio
29 Oct 23
I prefer small ones.
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (115761)
• Marion, Ohio
29 Oct 23
@TheHorse Just good company makes me happy
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The Horse
@TheHorse (226269)
• Walnut Creek, California
29 Oct 23
I do too. Especially if music is involved..
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Diana
@dya80dya (36956)
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29 Oct 23
I prefer staying at home. I dislike large gatherings.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (226269)
• Walnut Creek, California
30 Oct 23
@dya80dya I don't like random noise either.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (226269)
• Walnut Creek, California
29 Oct 23
Just a bunch of bodies to me, for the most part.
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Diana
@dya80dya (36956)
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30 Oct 23
@TheHorse And a lot of noise. I don't like a noisy environment.
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Ptrikha_2
@ptrikha_2 (47848)
• India
1 Nov 23
Without Arms control, Change in cultural mindset, Not educating school and college kids about respect for others' lives are seemingly the biggest factor. Plus may be other factors. Sad sad news. I prefer gatherings with moderate or slightly low numbers. Else it's better to enjoy relaxing time at home.
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Ptrikha_2
@ptrikha_2 (47848)
• India
2 Nov 23
@TheHorse Yes that is the case in many folks but in many cases, it is perhaps the time to rethink for the whole society.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (226269)
• Walnut Creek, California
1 Nov 23
Some of that education comes from family values. We have subcultures here where life seems not to be valued. Plus our mentally ill run rampant. Most are not violent. But some are.
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Judy Story
@jstory07 (143847)
• Roseburg, Oregon
30 Oct 23
WE will be staying home no large party for us.
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Judy Story
@jstory07 (143847)
• Roseburg, Oregon
31 Oct 23
@TheHorse I hope there will be no shooting anywhere.
The Horse
@TheHorse (226269)
• Walnut Creek, California
31 Oct 23
I am off to back up a friend on guitar tonight. Wish me a non-shooting.
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Marie
@Tampa_girl7 (52305)
• United States
29 Oct 23
I was once more into going out to parties and gatherings. My husband is more of a homebody and after being together 35 years I’m more content to stay home. I still occasionally like to go out though.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (226269)
• Walnut Creek, California
29 Oct 23
I like to go out if I have a reason to go out.
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Lenore Plassman
@sallypup (64194)
• Centralia, Washington
31 Oct 23
I'm not sure what is up. Sure stomach churning. Take care.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (226269)
• Walnut Creek, California
1 Nov 23
I never cared much for large parties.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (352842)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Oct 23
Particularly now that we're older, large gatherings hold no attraction for us. Even less so, if there were shooting involved.
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Danna B.
@db20747 (43438)
• Washington, District Of Columbia
30 Oct 23
I used to love big parties and Halloween was a huge party as I went to the masquerade Ball in Georgetown. But these days I would think twice. A small party would be for me to stay safe. You never know when someone will go off on their rocker.
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Tanmoy Moulik
@tom_view (6573)
• Kolkata, India
30 Oct 23
really sorry to hear it.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (226269)
• Walnut Creek, California
30 Oct 23
Do you avoid large parties?
Jim Bauer
@porwest (99724)
• United States
29 Oct 23
I have personally never been much of a large crowd kind of a guy. Close and personal is what I prefer.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (226269)
• Walnut Creek, California
29 Oct 23
Same here.
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Kayla Tsukino
@kaylachan (77487)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
29 Oct 23
I don't like large crowds. So no. No parties for me.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (473955)
• Switzerland
30 Oct 23
I have never been a party person, I particularly dislike large gathering. We are surely go nowhere, so many false bomb alerts because of Hamas terrorists.
LindaOH
@LindaOHio (188220)
• United States
30 Oct 23
The older I get the less I like large crowds and a lot of loud noise. I would prefer staying home. Have a good week.