VA-ALERT: Tonight's Channel 12 gun-control panel

[OakRidgeStars]

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I mistakenly believed was that tonight’s panel discussion was going to be run on television. I found out less than one minute before the cameras started rolling that it was going to be broadcast live on the internet. But it is now posted and can be watched at your leisure.

I know some of you patiently watched Inside Edition waiting for the show, I apologize and appreciate you having taken the time to do so.

Jim Reynolds did a great job in presenting the pro-gun side. He was measured, calm, and logical, made some powerful points.

Charles D. Willis, a preacher who heads up “Citizens Against Crime,” was a pleasant surprise for me and probably not as pleasant a surprise for Lori Haas. He spends a lot of time helping the families who have lost loved ones to violent crime. He sees the horror of deadly violence on a regular, too regular, a basis. But, it turns out he is a CHP holder and fully believes in the right to keep and bear arms. As the evening wore on, it was clear that he had a whole lot more in common with Jim and I than with Lori Haas.

I enjoyed the event and think it turned out really well. I thank NBC 12 for having the dialog.

You can watch the panel by clicking here (runs about 1 hour):

http://www.nbc12.com/story/30317793/wat ... gn=meganav

or

http://tinyurl.com/oddaldb


NOTE: The first video seems to stop at about 36 minutes into the panel, the rest is on the second video, but for some reason you may have to do some hunting for it in the second video. I was starting to make a point about Illinois gun laws when the first video ends.



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[wittmeba]

Is there possibly a transcript online on this debate that can be read? I can not view a video of this length due to our limited data limit. Hoping for something I could read.

[SHMIV]

I watched on my phone; probably took a big chunk of my monthly high-speed allotment.

You could probably take your laptop, tablet, or phone (if you can stand viewing such a small screen ) down to Starbucks or McDonald's, and utilize their free wifi. I used to utilize the free wifi at the Café in Martin's all the time, when I lived in Williamsburg. Martin's was much more peaceful than Starbucks and McDonald's.

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[SHMIV]

Oh, btw, if anyone is successful in finding the link to the 2nd half of the video, please post a link. I was unsuccessful; and I'm usually pretty good at that sort of thing.

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[wittmeba]

I watched on my phone; probably took a big chunk of my monthly high-speed allotment.

You could probably take your laptop, tablet, or phone (if you can stand viewing such a small screen ) down to Starbucks or McDonald's, and utilize their free wifi. I used to utilize the free wifi at the Café in Martin's all the time, when I lived in Williamsburg. Martin's was much more peaceful than Starbucks and McDonald's.

That's a good idea. The smart phone and a trip to Panera Bread or Walmart would work.

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I just sent a message to NBC12 regarding the 2nd half of the video. Will post their reply if received.

[ProShooter]

Oh, btw, if anyone is successful in finding the link to the 2nd half of the video, please post a link. I was unsuccessful; and I'm usually pretty good at that sort of thing.

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I watched it after getting home last night and saw the part that was about 36 minutes long. I was wondering what happened to the second part.

It was a pleasure to be a part of this event. Phil's statements were chocked full of facts, which helped to shut Lori down.

[wittmeba]

Just got this via email. It should be the balance of the video. I have not watched it due to data limits but it looks like it will work.

This appears to be the second half.
http://www.nbc12.com/story/30309912/rva ... un-control

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Hello Bruce -
Sorry for the shortened version. A part II clip has been added to the story:
http://www.nbc12.com/story/30317793/wat ... pe=generic

Ray Daudani | Digital Content Director
WWBT-TV NBC 12 | http://www.nbc12.com
(o) 804.230.2705
(c) 804.393.9715
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[MarcSpaz]

Subbed to watch later.

[SHMIV]

Well, I just tried to watch the 2nd half. I tried the links in both threads, and no luck.

All it does is loop me back to a menu of top stories. Maybe it has something to do with the mobile site; I tried on 2 different phones, with 2 different service providers, so I don't know.

Channel 12's website isn't very user friendly.

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[MarcSpaz]

Just got done watching the videos. Man, Phil and Jim did a great job! Thanks for being there for all of us. I really appreciate it.

[ProShooter]

Just got done watching the videos. Man, Phil and Jim did a great job! Thanks for being there for all of us. I really appreciate it.

Thanks! It was an absolute pleasure to be asked to participate.