[quote]A suspect in the shooting of a security guard at the headquarters of a downtown D.C. conservative Christian lobbying firm criticized the group's anti-gay stance before opening fire, a source tells ABC7.
The shooting took place at the offices of the Family Research Council, which is located at 801 G Street, about a block west of the Verizon Center.
A source tells ABC7's Scott Thuman that the suspect is Floyd Corkin, 28, of Virginia.
Sources say Corkin walked into the Family Research Council and said “It’s not about you, it’s about the policy,” and then shot the guard.
The guard, who was shot in the shoulder, was conscious and breathing after the incident.
The suspect was taken into custody by the FBI and was being interviewed. Authorities later found his vehicle at the East Falls Church Metro station.
FBI spokeswoman Jacqueline Maguire said during a press conference that the injured security guard went "above and beyond" and hailed him as a hero.
In a statement posted, FRC President Tony Perkins said the victim worked with the organization.
"The police are investigating this incident," Perkins said in a statement. "Our first concern is with our colleague who was shot today. Our concern is for him and his family."
The Associated Press identifies the FRC as a "conservative Christian lobbying group." On its website, the group says it advocates "faith, family and freedom in public policy and public opinion."
The FRC is no stranger to controversy, even labeled by the Southern Povery Law Center as a hate group because of its stance against homosexuality. It's not hard to find the anger online, with one critic describing the group as having “ignorant, disproven, backwoods values” another adding, “it's why we fight.”
Many consider the FRC to be one of the most powerful religious right lobbying groups in the country and supporters see it as a bedrock of conservative, family principles.
The group boasts of its widespread influence in politics and just this week expressed its excitement to have vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan and possibly Mitt Romney as well, speak at its upcoming voters values summit in D.C.
The Family Research Council advocates conservative positions on social issues and strongly opposes gay marriage and abortion.
Perkins was an outspoken defender of Chick-fil-A President Dan Cathy's public stand against same-sex marriage, which made the fast-food chain a flashpoint in the nation's culture wars. The Cathy family foundation has funded the Family Research Council.
"He's taking a bold stand," Perkins said after Cathy's comments were reported. "Chick-fil-A is a Bible-based, Christian-based business who treats their employees well. They have been attacked in the past about their stand. But they refuse to budge on this matter, and I commend them for what they are doing."
The suspect allegedly had Chik-fil-A materials inside the bag he allegedly carried into the building during the shooting.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.[/quote]
[url=http://www.wjla.com/articles/2012/08/chinatown-shooting-leaves-two-wounded-78851.html]Source[/url]
Thanks SPESSMEHREN for better OP
Link for the full article?
what does fucking mitt romney have to do with a shooting
/news
Its scary to think what other shootings may happen in the following months after all these recent ones. Good to see this one did not end in any deaths at least.
[QUOTE=W0w00t;37257300]what does fucking mitt romney have to do with a shooting
/news[/QUOTE]
I think it's expected that candidates comment on old ladies getting mugged this close to election
If only the guard was armed this rampage could have been stopped.
[QUOTE=cecilbdemodded;37257476]If only the guard was armed this rampage could have been stopped.[/QUOTE]
um it was barely even a rampage considering he was tackled and disarmed by the guards before he could manage to shoot anybody else
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also nobody even died, so there's that
I hope this won't start a debate here on both gun control and religion.
Shitty article, lacks basic information like who, what, when etc.
[url=http://www.wjla.com/articles/2012/08/chinatown-shooting-leaves-two-wounded-78851.html]Better source: [/url]
[quote]A suspect in the shooting of a security guard at the headquarters of a downtown D.C. conservative Christian lobbying firm criticized the group's anti-gay stance before opening fire, a source tells ABC7.
The shooting took place at the offices of the Family Research Council, which is located at 801 G Street, about a block west of the Verizon Center.
A source tells ABC7's Scott Thuman that the suspect is Floyd Corkin, 28, of Virginia.
Sources say Corkin walked into the Family Research Council and said “It’s not about you, it’s about the policy,” and then shot the guard.
The guard, who was shot in the shoulder, was conscious and breathing after the incident.
The suspect was taken into custody by the FBI and was being interviewed. Authorities later found his vehicle at the East Falls Church Metro station.
FBI spokeswoman Jacqueline Maguire said during a press conference that the injured security guard went "above and beyond" and hailed him as a hero.
In a statement posted, FRC President Tony Perkins said the victim worked with the organization.
"The police are investigating this incident," Perkins said in a statement. "Our first concern is with our colleague who was shot today. Our concern is for him and his family."
The Associated Press identifies the FRC as a "conservative Christian lobbying group." On its website, the group says it advocates "faith, family and freedom in public policy and public opinion."
The FRC is no stranger to controversy, even labeled by the Southern Povery Law Center as a hate group because of its stance against homosexuality. It's not hard to find the anger online, with one critic describing the group as having “ignorant, disproven, backwoods values” another adding, “it's why we fight.”
Many consider the FRC to be one of the most powerful religious right lobbying groups in the country and supporters see it as a bedrock of conservative, family principles.
The group boasts of its widespread influence in politics and just this week expressed its excitement to have vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan and possibly Mitt Romney as well, speak at its upcoming voters values summit in D.C.
The Family Research Council advocates conservative positions on social issues and strongly opposes gay marriage and abortion.
Perkins was an outspoken defender of Chick-fil-A President Dan Cathy's public stand against same-sex marriage, which made the fast-food chain a flashpoint in the nation's culture wars. The Cathy family foundation has funded the Family Research Council.
"He's taking a bold stand," Perkins said after Cathy's comments were reported. "Chick-fil-A is a Bible-based, Christian-based business who treats their employees well. They have been attacked in the past about their stand. But they refuse to budge on this matter, and I commend them for what they are doing."
The suspect allegedly had Chik-fil-A materials inside the bag he allegedly carried into the building during the shooting.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.[/quote]
[QUOTE=W0w00t;37257300]what does fucking mitt romney have to do with a shooting
/news[/QUOTE]
The article in the OP was about Mitt Romney commenting on the shooting, not the actual shooting itself.
[QUOTE]On its website, the group says it advocates "faith, family and freedom in public policy and public opinion."
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lol
Dick move to shoot some security guard.
[QUOTE=SPESSMEHREN;37257565]-snip-[/QUOTE]
I couldn't find a better one at the time, thanks.
I wonder if all these shootings are with guns that are legal to buy & carry. (before I get torn to pieces in the gun-ban discussion: I'm just wondering, really)
anyone who un-ironically rates this winner needs serious help
Cue up the Fox News crying about Christian persecution.
we r all human bengs and are deservd to live
[QUOTE=Ownederd;37257702]anyone who un-ironically rates this winner needs serious help[/QUOTE]
Winner for the guards who stopped the shooter maybe.
[QUOTE=Used Car Salesman;37257716]Cue up the Fox News crying about Christian persecution.[/QUOTE]
thanks 4 the notice dude
this has nothing to do with the thread
I heard about this on Fox News earlier today (hey, I was getting maintenance for my car and that was what was on in the lounge).
They were all like "TERRORISTS" and "This is why the FRC shouldn't be labeled a hate group."
I'm not even joking.
On a related note, there was a commercial against Obama, saying "He tried to reform Medicare while thousands were unemployed! And he tried to create jobs while increasing the debt!" It was just so fucking stupid.
[QUOTE=Ownederd;37257702]anyone who un-ironically rates this winner needs serious help[/QUOTE]
i'm safe, then.
[QUOTE=Used Car Salesman;37257716]Cue up the Fox News crying about Christian persecution.[/QUOTE]
Nah I'd expect to see atheists trying to justify this shooting or making sure the whole world knows that "not every atheist is a murderer guis!" first.
see look i can turn tragedies into an opportunity to bash people i disagree with too! :downs:
[QUOTE=SPESSMEHREN;37258657]Nah I'd expect to see atheists trying to justify this shooting or making sure the whole world knows that "not every atheist is a murderer guis!" first.[/QUOTE]
there's no evidence of this yet. in addition, nobody died so they're not technically a murderer
however, if it was an atheist we [i]may[/i] finally have an excuse to use the term "militant atheist", where the phrase is used to mean an atheist who is willing to kill people in the name of their beliefs
If there's one type of people I wouldn't mind dying, it's lobbyists.
[QUOTE=Beaverlake;37258988]If there's one type of people I wouldn't mind dying, it's lobbyists.[/QUOTE]
You are a terrible person.
As much as I dislike the organization, I like their response to this.
[quote]"The police are investigating this incident," Perkins said in a statement. "Our first concern is with our colleague who was shot today. Our concern is for him and his family."[/quote]
And they have not even pointed a finger yet.
[QUOTE=KommradKommisar;37259200]You are a terrible person.[/QUOTE]
So are they.
[QUOTE=_Kent_;37259623]As much as I dislike the organization, I like their response to this.
And they have not even pointed a finger yet.[/QUOTE]
i don't harbour ill-will towards this awful organization, but they blamed pedophilia on homosexuality.
i wouldn't wait too long for this to be twisted into a political strategy.
-snip-
This is not how we make social progress, people.
[QUOTE=Beaverlake;37259655]So are they.[/QUOTE]
"Hey guys look I think they should die I am so ~eDgEy~"
Look, I'm no fan of lobbyist either, but they certainly don't deserve to die. Few people really deserve that fate.
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