Big Guy Posted October 24, 2014 Report Posted October 24, 2014 Looks like the folks in the USA do not want to be left out of this week of carnage. It appears that another youngster decided to take out a few of his peers in school. http://www.cnn.com/2014/10/24/us/washington-school-shooting/index.html?hpt=hp_t1 Why do these shooting not seem to be news anymore? Quote Note - For those expecting a response from Big Guy: I generally do not read or respond to posts longer then 300 words nor to parsed comments.
On Guard for Thee Posted October 24, 2014 Report Posted October 24, 2014 It's been all over the news ever since it started. Still is. Currently 2 dead, 3 critical, i shot not critical Quote
sharkman Posted October 25, 2014 Report Posted October 25, 2014 Wow, that's a really lame thread title. Quote
Shady Posted October 25, 2014 Report Posted October 25, 2014 Why do these shooting not seem to be news anymore? It was news to me. Quote
jbg Posted October 25, 2014 Report Posted October 25, 2014 Looks like the folks in the USA do not want to be left out of this week of carnage. It appears that another youngster decided to take out a few of his peers in school. http://www.cnn.com/2014/10/24/us/washington-school-shooting/index.html?hpt=hp_t1 Why do these shooting not seem to be news anymore? The price of freedom. That's quite rich. We've learned tragically that the U.S. does not have a monopoly on violence. I am deeply saddened by the tragic developments in Ottawa. I and I hope all Americans feel nothing but sadness. But there was smug satisfaction by some about the U.S. being the "handgun capital of the world" (Iink to post and thread). All countries can suffer this kind of tragedy. Quote Free speech: "You can say what you want, but I don't have to lend you my megaphone." Always remember that when you are in the right you can afford to keep your temper, and when you are in the wrong you cannot afford to lose it. - J.J. Reynolds. Will the steps anyone is proposing to fight "climate change" reduce a single temperature, by a single degree, at a single location? The mantra of "world opinion" or the views of the "international community" betrays flabby and weak reasoning (link).
BubberMiley Posted October 25, 2014 Report Posted October 25, 2014 But there was smug satisfaction by some about the U.S. being the "handgun capital of the world" (Iink to post and thread). Is there a point to this reference? People making fun of an American who accidentally discharged her handgun in a meeting offends you? Does it show an insensitivity to those who want to mishandle firearms in a public place? Quote "I think it's fun watching the waldick get all excited/knickers in a knot over something." -scribblet
bush_cheney2004 Posted October 25, 2014 Report Posted October 25, 2014 That's quite rich. We've learned tragically that the U.S. does not have a monopoly on violence.... Please forgive them....it is a common practice for some Canadians to point at America in their time of fear and crisis. It is a coping skill that smugly depends on things being "far worse" in the "U.S.", "south of the border", or "below the 49th". As you have noted, Gordon Sinclair taught us these things decades ago. Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
jbg Posted October 25, 2014 Report Posted October 25, 2014 Is there a point to this reference? People making fun of an American who accidentally discharged her handgun in a meeting offends you? Does it show an insensitivity to those who want to mishandle firearms in a public place? No. It shows the smugness and sense of superiority of Canadians. I have been very careful not to echo my compatriot in ceaselessly attacking Canada. Many Canadians make an art of attacking the U.S. Quote Free speech: "You can say what you want, but I don't have to lend you my megaphone." Always remember that when you are in the right you can afford to keep your temper, and when you are in the wrong you cannot afford to lose it. - J.J. Reynolds. Will the steps anyone is proposing to fight "climate change" reduce a single temperature, by a single degree, at a single location? The mantra of "world opinion" or the views of the "international community" betrays flabby and weak reasoning (link).
bush_cheney2004 Posted October 25, 2014 Report Posted October 25, 2014 No. It shows the smugness and sense of superiority of Canadians. I have been very careful not to echo my compatriot in ceaselessly attacking Canada. Many Canadians make an art of attacking the U.S. Yes...and I appreciate the good cop patience and grace in the face of such obvious smugness; I prefer the more direct bad cop "Ugly American" role to expose such sentiments from some of our "neighbours north of the border". We also loss another AmCan perspective with the departure of former member American Woman, but carry on we must ! Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
Shady Posted October 25, 2014 Report Posted October 25, 2014 What's most ironic out of this and other similar instances, is that there's no prayer allowed in schools. Except after a shooting. Then apparently prayer vigils are perfectly fine. Quote
On Guard for Thee Posted October 25, 2014 Report Posted October 25, 2014 What's most ironic out of this and other similar instances, is that there's no prayer allowed in schools. Except after a shooting. Then apparently prayer vigils are perfectly fine. Where's the irony in that-do you think prayers would have somehow prevented the shooting? Quote
bush_cheney2004 Posted October 25, 2014 Report Posted October 25, 2014 As sometimes happens in these shootings, "relief" is realized by some because shooter Jaylen Freyberg targeted specific students; at least two victims were his cousins compared to random shootings / victims. The .40 cal Beretta came from a parent/family source, purchased from a local Cabela's outfitter store. Authorities are still sifting through the usual social media sites to build a profile. http://www.cnn.com/2014/10/25/us/washington-school-shooting/index.html Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
jbg Posted October 25, 2014 Report Posted October 25, 2014 What's most ironic out of this and other similar instances, is that there's no prayer allowed in schools. Except after a shooting. Then apparently prayer vigils are perfectly fine.Where's the irony in that-do you think prayers would have somehow prevented the shooting?It is entirely possible, indeed quite likely, that building a caring community rather than a sea of individuals wired to their tablets and connected only by Facebook would have made this, and other horrors like Newtown or Santa Barbara less likely. Quote Free speech: "You can say what you want, but I don't have to lend you my megaphone." Always remember that when you are in the right you can afford to keep your temper, and when you are in the wrong you cannot afford to lose it. - J.J. Reynolds. Will the steps anyone is proposing to fight "climate change" reduce a single temperature, by a single degree, at a single location? The mantra of "world opinion" or the views of the "international community" betrays flabby and weak reasoning (link).
On Guard for Thee Posted October 25, 2014 Report Posted October 25, 2014 The NRA will no doubt use this to mount another silly campaign about why it's needed to arm more teachers. Quote
On Guard for Thee Posted October 25, 2014 Report Posted October 25, 2014 It is entirely possible, indeed quite likely, that building a caring community rather than a sea of individuals wired to their tablets and connected only by Facebook would have made this, and other horrors like Newtown or Santa Barbara less likely. I would concur at least to the extent that the facebook, tablet, endless texting (or worse) scenarios we all see every day are not doing good things to our society. Quote
Derek 2.0 Posted October 25, 2014 Report Posted October 25, 2014 The NRA will no doubt use this to mount another silly campaign about why it's needed to arm more teachers. And/or further promote safe storage of firearms within the home. Quote
Derek 2.0 Posted October 25, 2014 Report Posted October 25, 2014 As sometimes happens in these shootings, "relief" is realized by some because shooter Jaylen Freyberg targeted specific students; at least two victims were his cousins compared to random shootings / victims. The .40 cal Beretta came from a parent/family source, purchased from a local Cabela's outfitter store. Authorities are still sifting through the usual social media sites to build a profile. http://www.cnn.com/2014/10/25/us/washington-school-shooting/index.html Indeed, sounds like a jilted high school romance........between cousins. Quote
jbg Posted October 25, 2014 Report Posted October 25, 2014 The NRA will no doubt use this to mount another silly campaign about why it's needed to arm more teachers.Did gun control stop the rampage on Parliament Hill? Quote Free speech: "You can say what you want, but I don't have to lend you my megaphone." Always remember that when you are in the right you can afford to keep your temper, and when you are in the wrong you cannot afford to lose it. - J.J. Reynolds. Will the steps anyone is proposing to fight "climate change" reduce a single temperature, by a single degree, at a single location? The mantra of "world opinion" or the views of the "international community" betrays flabby and weak reasoning (link).
Shady Posted October 26, 2014 Report Posted October 26, 2014 The NRA will no doubt use this to mount another silly campaign about why it's needed to arm more teachers. Only people of your ilk are using it for political purposes. Quote
Derek 2.0 Posted October 26, 2014 Report Posted October 26, 2014 Did gun control stop the rampage on Parliament Hill? Yes and no. Yes in that it limited him in the types of firearms he was able to acquire legally, no in that (like most gun related crimes in Canada) he was still able to obtain a firearm illegally.........clear as mud? Quote
jbg Posted October 26, 2014 Report Posted October 26, 2014 Yes and no. Yes in that it limited him in the types of firearms he was able to acquire legally, no in that (like most gun related crimes in Canada) he was still able to obtain a firearm illegally.........clear as mud?I agree. I'm sure he took the firearms laws very seriously when planning and executing his attempted massacre. Quote Free speech: "You can say what you want, but I don't have to lend you my megaphone." Always remember that when you are in the right you can afford to keep your temper, and when you are in the wrong you cannot afford to lose it. - J.J. Reynolds. Will the steps anyone is proposing to fight "climate change" reduce a single temperature, by a single degree, at a single location? The mantra of "world opinion" or the views of the "international community" betrays flabby and weak reasoning (link).
sharkman Posted October 26, 2014 Report Posted October 26, 2014 I agree. I'm sure he took the firearms laws very seriously when planning and executing his attempted massacre. Apparently among some yappy Canucks this is only notable when it happens in the US. Quote
jbg Posted October 26, 2014 Report Posted October 26, 2014 Apparently among some yappy Canucks this is only notable when it happens in the US.You're Canadian, aren't you? Quote Free speech: "You can say what you want, but I don't have to lend you my megaphone." Always remember that when you are in the right you can afford to keep your temper, and when you are in the wrong you cannot afford to lose it. - J.J. Reynolds. Will the steps anyone is proposing to fight "climate change" reduce a single temperature, by a single degree, at a single location? The mantra of "world opinion" or the views of the "international community" betrays flabby and weak reasoning (link).
Big Guy Posted October 26, 2014 Author Report Posted October 26, 2014 (edited) A young person shot and killed one fellow student and wounded a few others. He was a visible minority in that he belonged to an Indian Tribe. What happened to all the theories about cultural wars and Islamic brainwashing? This kid was popular and on the football team. I am surprised that the bigots on this board have not taken advantage of all the potential material to play into their prejudices. But there is still time. Edited October 26, 2014 by Big Guy Quote Note - For those expecting a response from Big Guy: I generally do not read or respond to posts longer then 300 words nor to parsed comments.
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