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He attended UW Madison. I don't believe he grew up in the area.

That's exactly what I was saying. I understand bringing a gun into a restricted area is a crime. I also understand that accidentally injuring someone is a crime. It escalates from a misdemeanor based on what actually happened to the victim, not what might have happened. Now look at convictions and the likely punishment. Our justice system doesn't put people in prison for this. Especially with an uncooperative victim. How is it trolling pointing out a fact? I'm all for increasing the penalties. I vote for candidates that promise to do that. Gun laws in this country are b.s. and need to be tightened. I believe nothing has happened because of b.s. gun laws which treat accidental discharge as a misdemeanor, lax penalties for carrying in restricted areas, and underfunded and overworked police with bigger crimes to solve. You think it's a conspiracy and the above is trolling.

Yep. And of all the crimes committed in Chicago how many people are you going to put on this case? One? Five? Ten? There are so many unsolved murders, assaults, and other violent crimes with victims demanding justice and where the penalty would be actual prison time. That's the reality of crime in America. I really wish someone getting accidentally shot was so unusual that ten cops would immediately be on the case. But we underfund the police and justice system.

I'm for real, but the folks that write and prosecute the laws might not be. I'm not certain why you think that is me. Our society generally punishes people for what actually happens, not what could have happened. Hurt someone while driving drunk is different than killing someone. Same principle here. Luckily is the key. We don't tell a drunk driver that luckily you didn't kill anyone but we're still going to charge you with manslaughter. Yes, the probability of this case getting the max is higher because of the location. Now if you are outraged that the punishment is so little I suggest voting for leaders who will toughen these laws. VP Dick Chaney accidentally shot someone and he didn't even apologize. I believe the punishment in addition to whatever damage the shooter caused should also be the automatic loss of your concealed carry license on the first and loss of all rights and automatic disposal of any weapons on the second. But in most states that will make convicting more of a challenge.

"ROSCOE, Ill. (WIFR) - A 34-year-old faces child endangerment charges after an accidental shooting in Roscoe. Police responded just after 1:30 p.m. Thursday Roscoe to the 10000 block of Bitterroot Road for reports of a juvenile with a gunshot wound. During the investigation, police say they discovered a family member accidentally discharged a firearm inside of the residence hitting the minor in the leg. Richard Heimer was arrested and the minor was taken to a nearby hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities say the investigation is ongoing but have no further details to release at this time." Which in Illinois In Illinois, child endangerment is typically charged as a Class A misdemeanor. A first offense can result in a jail sentence of up to 364 days and a fine of up to $2,500. The conviction may also include mandatory fees and costs.

Let's follow this case https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/boy-accidentally-shot-south-side-gas-station/ CBS 2 Legal Analyst Irv Miller earlier said if the man did not have a Firearm Owners Identification Card or a Concealed Carry License, he would be with unlawful use of a weapon if he's not licensed. But if he had that license, he might not have faced charges, Miller siad. "Unless he was basically violating the criminal laws of the State of Illinois and acting either recklessly or intentionally - or there's some evidence that he was putting this child's life in danger by something that he did, which may end up an endangering the life of the child charge – I don't suspect that he would be a charged at this point in time," Miller said. https://abc7chicago.com/calumet-heights-gas-station-chicago-shooting-caught-on-camera/12723230/ No follow up stories that I could find. But generally at best for the person who had the accident these get dismissed sometimes a small fine.

Accidental discharge doesn't even involve jail time. Go put resources at crimes where people actually died or where victims are complaining. Dick Cheney did worse to Harry Whittingham and there wasn't this much angst and conspiracy theory.

With all the unsolved murders, sexual assault cases, etc why put resources on this? The victim isn't complaining. The only reason anyone cares is it's inside a stadium. Well that and those that hate JR or the Sox.

If they flop they weren't ready and the Sox suck for rushing them. If they do well they are held back and should have been on the roster last year and the Sox still suck.

With the distance a bullet can travel there really isn't any safe place in the city. We've discussed the possibilities of a long distance shot a few pages back. While I still believe it's entirely possible the shot came from outside it's like Rich Strike winning the Derby, the longest of long shots.

Because the owners bring in billions. If they don't pay salaries like that, they will earn obscene profits. Remember during the strike how fans wanted the players to all get a bigger share?

Historically this will be a slightly below average season with historically low expectations. I think they can avoid 100 losses. They won't beat themselves and don't have anyone on the roster who has been arrested for that.

Hit a square. I'm happy

Not the stadium, the one in Montreal. Interesting how the construction techniques create major demolition problems. https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/how-could-it-cost-2-billion-to-demolish-montreal-olympic-stadium-experts-ask/wcm/6f4a1161-aa3a-4b21-9b1d-0823a78157d2/amp/

@South Side Hit Men Excellent list with Abreu, Baines, Beuhrle, Lemon, Sale, Thomas, and Ventura. I wouldn't argue any of those names. Now look at the reality. $19 million plus per year for Abreu. Does it make sense for this team and for Abreu to be playing in Chicago next season? Sentimentality, sure it would have been nice, but it works out well for both.

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Leury played to his ability. I don't think a player was more set up to fail with fans and on the field than the legend.

Before the excitement of a new season catches hold of us all, one last dunk in the dank smell of a losing locker room. Who are you carving in the rock? 2020 - 2023 Tony, Tim, Moncada, Grandal I'm limiting my picks to guys who wore a jersey.

And move to 2nd. At worse he may be the poster guy for the team's failure the past couple years.

Where did you see Talking Heads?

@almagest makes a great point. I think it's scale. Criminal charges after being manipulated into choking someone until they pass out seems like a different scale. But this may be where MLB teams are drawing the line. Multiple domestic situations might be too toxic for modern media driven entertainment.

Not one owner stood up for Oakland? It's like they are all buddy buddy and will allow each other to do anything.

The Astros stand out on the not $200 mil list. @southsider2k5 makes a great point. Three years ago we would have loved to see a deal paying our Silver Slugging, All Star shortstop about $15 mil for the next few seasons.

You just earned the "you pick the playlist for the drive" award. I can't believe I forgot about Stay.