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Dems INSTANTLY Turned The OSU Knife Attack Into A Gun Control Debate
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It didn’t take long for the Monday knife attack at Ohio State University to turn into a gun control rallying cry.
First reports and reports throughout the duration of the attack described it as a shooting. Authorities later clarified it was a knife attack. Minutes after news broke that there was an alleged active shooter, Twitter users called for stronger gun control and blamed the attack on lackluster laws.
Today is yet another was a sad day in our country because of a senseless shooting at an Ohio State University.
— Sheila Jackson-Lee (@JacksonLeeTX18) November 28, 2016
This is where were are. Instead of common sense gun control, we get "run, hide, fight." https://t.co/b5tpDDauWc
— Julie DiCaro (@JulieDiCaro) November 28, 2016
This is even more appropriate considering today's tragic events at Ohio State University. https://t.co/oyWWq5G0us
— States United (@SUPGVNetwork) November 28, 2016
Hoping so very much that everyone is alright at Ohio State University, and that thoughtful gun control can be attained in this country.
— Leon Lazaroff (@LeonLazaroff) November 28, 2016
For school shooting victims it's not too soon to discuss our nation's lax gun laws – it's too late
Ohio State University pic.twitter.com/oWzYmf4wbf
— Shannon Watts (@shannonrwatts) November 28, 2016
The school is a “gun free zone,” and instructed students to “run hide fight” and stay in place.
At least eight people have been taken to the hospital, with one critical and another seven stable, according to the fire department. There are also reports at least one person was attacked with a machete.
Columbus police have confirmed one attacker has been killed.
You can #prayforOSU if you want, but if you're not willing to fight for #guncontrol, why bother? You don't really care about kids being shot
— David Law (@davidkeithlaw) November 28, 2016
Yet it's their 'God Given Rite' to carry a gun?!?
MAYBE IF WE HAD STRICTER GUN CONTROL THIS SHIT WOULDN'T FUCKING HAPPEN
— Sydney
Others pushed back against the immediate politicization.
Before Bloomberg’s gun control lobbyists try to politicize an active event, maybe wait for all facts or at least include affected in prayer.
— Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) November 28, 2016
For those who think the Ohio State University attack is a great time for jokes, politics, or racism of any kind, I have one finger for you.
— Earl Fando (@earlfando) November 28, 2016
UPDATE: According to officials, contrary to initial reports of a shooting, the attacker used a car and knife. The campus is secure and classes have been cancelled. The eight people taken to the hospital reportedly have non-life-threatening injuries. This story has been updated to reflect this news.
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