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Boy, 11, shot dead after playing doorbell-ringing prank in Houston, police say
(www.theguardian.com)
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Seems to be a common theme in Texas. Maybe this guy moved from Dallas to Houston.
If you don't want someone to ring your doorbell then why the fuck do you have one? They are usually only secured with two screws. Fuck that guy, he needs to be shot back.
If you remove the doorbell button, it leaves an unsightly hole that faces visitors. Instead, you can remove or deactivate the actual bell part inside your house.
Then, you can put a sign on the door that says not to knock or it will wake the baby, and you may never have to interact with another human ever again.
But...
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what if I want a reason to murder a minority child?
It's safer to do it with a car, probably won't even get manslaughter.
Perfectly sized for the barrel of your "6" to poke through and welcome your visitors Texass style.
Good news is that this idiot can no longer threaten kids (or anyone). He was kicked out of the National Weather Association after his asinine posts. He then seemingly died shortly after. I haven't found a cause of death yet.
Rang a doorbell.
Oh, at least he'snot out there worried about someone ringing his doorbell now.. Thanks.