Today was nuts. The storm here in the east knocked out power at my college so we spent the day sitting in the dark trying to get tidbits of information about the VaTech shootings. Here in MD most people know several classmates who went to VT so it struck close to home for most of the people at my school.
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At least 22 DEAD in campus shootings
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Originally posted by CamEven if it isn't a kid, kids these days still need a good licking. Discipline is something that has been forgotten in modern times.
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Cam was assuming it was a kid and then he tried to somewhat back it up. Assumptions are never ever good in the world of reporting. Last time I checked, there are very few kids in college to begin with, I'd say at least 95% are adults.Tanner Johnson - Owner
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My thoughts and prayers are with all those involved.
Honestly, everytime I walk to class and see everyone around, the thought is always in the back of my mind that any one of those people could be the next one to pull something off like that. Noone wants this to happen to any other college, even if it's thei rival.
Well at least we know a few more angels got their wings and at least one more met his eternal fate. All it really takes is one person to reach out.
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Originally posted by pilotgolferHonestly, everytime I walk to class and see everyone around, the thought is always in the back of my mind that any one of those people could be the next one to pull something off like that. Noone wants this to happen to any other college, even if it's thei rival.
Life is too short for crap like this to get you down. Just be thankful for your friends and family and keep pluggin away. It is really scary thinking that my brother was right across the street where most of the shootings happen, but I can't really dwell on that.
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Originally posted by screaming_emuI get what you're saying but you can't live your life like that. In our society it is quite easy to do someone harm if you so desire, but you gotta just live your life to the fullest instead of dwelling on the negative. Not to bring politics into this, but look at what the "oh my god, everyone is out to get us" mentality has done to our country. We're paranoid and seeing threats that really aren't there.
Life is too short for crap like this to get you down. Just be thankful for your friends and family and keep pluggin away. It is really scary thinking that my brother was right across the street where most of the shootings happen, but I can't really dwell on that.
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Originally posted by screaming_emuI get what you're saying but you can't live your life like that. In our society it is quite easy to do someone harm if you so desire, but you gotta just live your life to the fullest instead of dwelling on the negative. Not to bring politics into this, but look at what the "oh my god, everyone is out to get us" mentality has done to our country. We're paranoid and seeing threats that really aren't there.
Life is too short for crap like this to get you down. Just be thankful for your friends and family and keep pluggin away. It is really scary thinking that my brother was right across the street where most of the shootings happen, but I can't really dwell on that.
They have now released a picture of the person responsible and information on him.
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Scary how he just looks like a normal person who could easily blend in with all of us.
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Originally posted by Crunk415ballaThey have now released a picture of the person responsible and information on him.
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Scary how he just looks like a normal person who could easily blend in with all of us.Sam Rudge
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Originally posted by Crunk415ballaExactally. This can happen anytime, anywhere. While we should do everything to prevent such tradgedies, when possible, we shouldn't cower in fear because of them. Much like people who refuse to fly after 9/11. Don't let fear run your life.
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Scary how he just looks like a normal person who could easily blend in with all of us.
Probably because, he pretty much IS a normal person, and there are many more like him in this country. People with mental health problems, people who grew up with a dysfunctional family, people who are severely depressed, suicidal, psychotic...etc etc, do not grow warts on their face or get blue skin.
Anyways, I posted the following on another board, and it probably applies if any Euro, Left Winger, Republican or whatever wants to use this to call for more gun control:
Gun control is not the issue here.
I'm for alot of gun control, but it just is NOT the issue here. The issue is what, in society, in a person's psyche, drives them to say "that is a means to my end", "that is ok", "this is a good idea". It's neglecting to take good care of the mentally ill, of recognizing signs of it. It's about parenting and instilling the right values and ideas in children. It's about a culture of violence and fear, one that has pretty much consumed the United States for the last 30 years. It's about people being divided instead of united, and distancing the ideas of valuing human life and individuals.
If this kid couldn't have gotten a gun, he would still be fucked in the head, and that is the bottom line. That is where the problem lies.
And btw, hi guys, glad to hear everyone we know over here is ok.
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Originally posted by Leftseat86Probably because, he pretty much IS a normal person, and there are many more like him in this country. People with mental health problems, people who grew up with a dysfunctional family, people who are severely depressed, suicidal, psychotic...etc etc, do not grow warts on their face or get blue skin.
Anyways, I posted the following on another board, and it probably applies if any Euro, Left Winger, Republican or whatever wants to use this to call for more gun control:
Gun control is not the issue here.
I'm for alot of gun control, but it just is NOT the issue here. The issue is what, in society, in a person's psyche, drives them to say "that is a means to my end", "that is ok", "this is a good idea". It's neglecting to take good care of the mentally ill, of recognizing signs of it. It's about parenting and instilling the right values and ideas in children. It's about a culture of violence and fear, one that has pretty much consumed the United States for the last 30 years. It's about people being divided instead of united, and distancing the ideas of valuing human life and individuals.
If this kid couldn't have gotten a gun, he would still be fucked in the head, and that is the bottom line. That is where the problem lies.
And btw, hi guys, glad to hear everyone we know over here is ok.
oh...and hi Clovis!
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