Reply #4: If no firefighter had been hurt

[SheilaT]

(let alone killed which is genuinely tragic) this would be mildly amusing. And before you flame me, I am pointing out the logical absurdity of free-wheeling gun ownership. From the small amount of information available, I'm guessing the shooter inside was trying to commit suicide by fire (what an unpleasant way to go!) and was determined to succeed, even to the extent of murdering others.

Yes, I know that the most ardent supporters of gun ownership do not advocate what happened in St. Louis. On the other hand, will we see postings somewhere out there supporting the right of the shooter to violently protect his home from intrusion?