In the headline, “pledging to ‘murder’ shoplifters” is a restrictive participial phrase modifying “texts.” Restrictive elements are not offset by commas.

If premeditation was a requirement, 2nd degree murder would not exist.

Premeditation isn’t required for murder charges.
Malice aforethought is.

That’s just a “best by” date. You can still eat it, though it might taste a bit stale.

Did you go around telling Reggie to put it away?

To add to your point regarding additional functions inherent in smartphones: pagers do one thing. They’re relatively simple devices. Simplicity means that there are fewer things that can cause the device to function incorrectly or fail to function altogether. In hospital communications use-cases, this is a huge benefit.

Additionally, pagers are relatively inexpensive. Therefore, it’s much more effective to have multiple spares available for distribution compared to smartphones. If a pager is inoperable, it can quickly be swapped out with a backup while the original is repaired or replaced. Smartphones do not carry that benefit.

Remains? Goddamn, how hard do you think she punches?

Put some respect on Arnel Pineda’s name.

No… porque no los dos

¿PNLD?

Faked photographs intended to serve as deceptive propaganda don’t seem like something we should be asking for more of, no matter who the target is.

Call up the UNCF and let them know immediately!

(Yes, I know they mostly brand themselves as the United Fund now.)

This is absolutely not equivalent to the paradox of intolerance. Taking the stance of “you’re wrong to wish such torture upon anyone for any reason” almost immediately before wishing such torture upon someone is, by even the most generous interpretation, blatant hypocrisy.

No shit…

Hold up…

You’re wrong to wish such torture upon anyone for any reason, no matter what they’ve done.

You should be raped and stabbed until you understand why you’re wrong.

I think the man currently lacks relevant feet…

Maybe someone who used to be a huge asshole? Out there making sloppy steaks in Death Valley with the Dangerous Nights crew.

Like sand.

I’ll indulge you one more time in this comment chain.

Or is this one of those situations where you think the world runs on “should” and not “is?”

If I were as inclined to feign offense, I’d cite this as an implication that I’m someone who cannot differentiate reality from fantasy. Some might even call such an implication a thinly veiled insult, but only if they didn’t intend to throw rocks before hiding their hands.

Instead of interpreting it in such a way and clutching my pearls about it, I chose to meet you with the same energy.

Your point regarding the communities you moderate is 1) irrelevant and 2) not a road worth going down, regardless. It’s at best an attempt at a flex, and does not belong in this conversation.

Back to the actual matter, every statement you’ve made in these comments, barring your most recent response, absolutely exhibits a dictionary definition defeatist viewpoint. Why take umbrage to having it pointed out as such?

This marks the end of my engagement with you in this chain of comments. Any further responses you make are for your own gratification.

I responded to you in kind. If you consider that insulting, then examine your own contribution.

You’ve graciously answered my question by way of your response. Thank you for that. I wish you the best in your march into defeatism, and sincerely hope you’ll refrain from dragging others along for the ride.