Family Research Council Shooting Suspect Had 15 Chick-fil-A Sandwiches in Bag, FBI says

Yahoo News ^ | August 21, 2012 | Dylan Stableford

[lbryce]

Floyd Lee Corkins II, the suspect in Wednesday's shooting ‏at the Washington, D.C., headquarters of the Family Research Council, was carrying 15 Chick-fil-A sandwiches in a bag when he opened fire, according to the criminal complaint filed by the Justice Department on Thursday.

Corkins, 28, of Herndon, Va., was charged with "interstate transportation of a firearm and ammunition"—a federal offense—along with the "intent to kill while armed." The offenses carry a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison for transportation of a weapon, and 30 years for intent to kill. Corkins is expected to make an initial court appearance later Thursday.

According to the FBI affidavit, Corkins' parents said their son "has strong opinions with respect to those he believes do not treat homosexuals in a fair manner." According to The Associated Press, Corkins "had been volunteering recently at a community center for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people."

[lbryce]

Okay. Everybody wants to know why the shooter bought 15 Chick-Fil-A sandwiches and had them in a bag prior to opening fire.Did he buy 15 of them to have an insanity plea already in place if the shooting didn't go as planned? Does he plan on using the sandwiches as the "fowl version" of the twinkie defense? Just saying/asking.

[MuttTheHoople]

I think he planned to murder 15 people, then stuff chik fil a’s in their mouths. Then he could’ve gotten off after filing a grant with the NEA for “Homicidal Art”.

[17th Miss Regt]

WE MUST BAN THOSE SCARY LOOKING HIGH CAPACITY FAST FOOD BAGS IMMEDIATELY!!

It's for the children, after all.

[lbryce]

Murder can never be sanctioned but I do see how the artistic aspect would definitely warranta grant if done “tastefully” at lest as tasty as the sandwiches. A panel of liberal artistes would make the decision in a blind taste test, not only grant him a defense but a grant as well.

[Einherjar]

You are absolutely right on this one, gummint should ensure that no fast food bag can hold more than a single sandwich............and of course... no bacon!!

[lbryce]

Corrected for spelling errors.
Murder can never be sanctioned but I do see how the artistic aspect would definitely warrant a grant if done “tastefully” to be at least as tasty as the sandwiches. A panel of liberal artistes would make the decision in a blind taste test, not only grant him a defense but a grant as well.

[Bullish]

I don’t know but this thread is making me hungry for Chik-fil-A sandwiches that’s for sure.

[WVKayaker]

[Common Sense 101]

The libtard nutjob intended on leaving those sandwches behind with his victims, similar to “death cards” used during the Vietnam War. Imagine my shock that the corrupt media conveniently leaves this fact out of the story... or even the story itself.

[Bullish]

Hmmmmmmmmmmm....... I really, really didn’t need to see that.

Thanks a lot.

[Haiku Guy]

My wife, who is really well informed about current events, knew absolutely nothing about this case when I mentioned it to her yesterday. It has already disappeared from the MFM radar, if it was ever on it.

[agere_contra]

Almost certainly he brought them with him as an excuse to get past security: “hey I’m here to deliver this food?”.

Also - perhaps in his warped mind he was planning to give out the chicken and kill those who accepted.

[Dubh_Ghlase]

"has strong opinions with respect to those he believes do not treat homosexuals in a fair manner."

"Fair Manner" seems to be defined differently by different groups. It now means to drop all your convictions and accept mine (whatever it is) unconditionally, else you're a hate-monger!

Sorry, I don't accept the definition or the label...

[Fresh Wind]

If he had Chick-Fil-A sandwiches that proves that he was a gun-loving Muslim-hating right-wing teabagger extremist homophobe, and he attacked a pro-life group because they weren’t far enough to the right to suit him.

I read this in the New York Times. /s

[Eccl 10:2]

"NOT GUILTY!"

[Venturer]

He will beat the other charges and get life for carrying 15 Chick Fil A sandwich’s.

[njslim]

Its a crime to order 15 Chick- Fil-A sandwiches !!!!!

Could never eat more than 3 at a sitting.....

[WVKayaker]

I know where I will have for lunch today, AND I will surely add 'curly fries' and a Coke!

I usually ask for extra pickles!

It does look good, doesn't it?

[treetopsandroofs]

Until now, it was just reported as CFA “materials”.

Big Media couldn’t bring themselves to report any further at the time.

FU Big media and your stupid anti-American messiah!

[Techster]

Don’t think you will get your curly fries there. Maybe waffle fries.