Gunman takes hostages in Sydney

Cybermat47 · 12-14-14, 07:41 PM

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-30473983

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At least one gunman has taken several people hostage at a cafe in the Australian city of Sydney.

Pictures on Australian television show at least three people with their hands up against a window, and a black flag with Arabic writing.

Hundreds of armed police have sealed off Martin Place in Sydney's central business district.

New South Wales police have asked people to avoid the area.

I wonder who it could be

Fortunately my Dad didn't go into work today.

Schroeder · 12-14-14, 08:21 PM

A Buddhist monk no doubt....

Skybird · 12-14-14, 08:34 PM

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Rockstar · 12-14-14, 08:56 PM

Black Flag? Arabic writing? Probably Arabian Coffee growers union protesting Lindt's decsion not to use their beans. Local issue nothing to see here, move along.

GoldenRivet · 12-14-14, 11:07 PM

Good thing they have all that gun control

Jeff-Groves · 12-14-14, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by GoldenRivet

Good thing they have all that gun control

Guess the only way to prevent this in the future is to outlaw Cafes.

Onkel Neal · 12-15-14, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by GoldenRivet

Good thing they have all that gun control

No kidding. Just imagine if one or two of the hostages was a CHL owner. I bet the terrorist didn't even pause to consider someone might be armed and able to defend themselves. He didn't have to. Just needed to round them up like sheep, they're harmless.

d@rk51d3 · 12-15-14, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Cybermat47

Agreed. The NSW Police are a great bunch.

It's a shame the gunman died. I would've liked to have seen him on trial, and rotting in prison .......

We had that chance already, and our legal system lubed up and bent over for him.

Jeff-Groves · 12-15-14, 04:16 PM

What FireArm did he have and where did he get it?
We all know Laws prevent this type thing.

Rockstar · 12-15-14, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff-Groves

What FireArm did he have and where did he get it?
We all know Laws prevent this type thing.

You know what they say: "It isn't illegal until ya get caught"

Jeff-Groves · 12-15-14, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockstar

You know what they say: "It isn't illegal until ya get caught"

But from all the past 'Gun Laws Solve everything' threads?
Surely this should not have happened down under!
Or could it be, no, it can't be!
Takeing Gun ownership from Law abideing people doesn't work?
WT??

Oberon · 12-15-14, 10:03 PM

It sure helped in Pennsylvania today.

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