When I think of all the stuff that rent down in Co,  as I hear updates
on the news, I sometimes wonder if I'm in a dream.  I keep wait for
someone or somthing to wake me up, so I can tell myself that it was
all just a dream.

I remember when I was going to school, if some dude hit another in the
head with his lunch box, it was talked about all over the school.  No,
I'm not saying it's right to hit somebody in the head with a lunch
box, I'm just saying that it scares the shit out of me that it seems
to have become the norm these days to settle even the smallest dispute
with a gun or knife or God knows what else!!

Thanks-Gary


On Tue, 27 Apr 1999, joan m wallyn wrote:

> Stephen -- I agree with your post.  This is why I have two wonderful cats
> and a horse.  Long days of warm sunshine and healthy exercise fueled with
> loads of unconditional love provide me with the energy to live my days to
> the fullest.      God Bless.      JMW
>
> On Tue, 27 Apr 1999 07:38:06 -0400 "I. STEPHEN MARGOLIS"
> <[log in to unmask]> writes:
> >Not to belittle Littleton or the current national preoccupation with
> >the
> >unfortunate.  I'm surprised that our war in Yugoslavia is not seen as
> >a
> >violent example which triggers the "sickos" here.
> >
> >Taking the long view and to somewhat depart from blame and the natural
> >inclination to fix what isn't broken my thinking assumes the majority
> >of us
> >are quite healthful, decent, and supportive of our fellow humans and
> >if we
> >do random acts, they're primarily for the good.  A bit of the
> >actuarial
> >perspective goes a long way.
> >
> >Something seems amiss when children--in this case "affluence," not
> >inner
> >city poverty will be analysed and scapegoated--act violently to the
> >point of
> >murder.  Violence upon and by children is nothing new with the human
> >race.
> >We humans still endure.  Indeed we adults train to become more
> >efficient
> >hunters and killers, do organise and deploy armed forces.  Ultimately,
> >upon
> >whom is such noteworthy ability for death and destruction visited?
> >
> >Sometimes it helps to turn off the news, take a stroll in the
> >sunshine, and
> >thank the day for its blessings.  Sometimes more will be required to
> >restore
> >order.
> >
> >Breathe deeply and be calm.
> >
> >Welcome, Bobby.  Glad your back and mending.
> >
> >Hugs,
> >
> >ISM
> >
> >
> >Date:    Mon, 26 Apr 1999 11:06:20 -0500
> >From:    Bobby Greer <[log in to unmask]>
> >Subject: Re: Reaction to Colorado shootings
> >
> >Hey gang,
> >
> >        Sorry about my "misfire"(no sick pun intended)! I am back and
> >feeling
> >fine. I have had little or no pain from the surgery. Sitting home I
> >watched
> >a lot of CNN and MSNBC. One factor these pundits never mention is the
> >enormous amount of coverage the "news" networks give to such
> >tragedies. And
> >they never consider some sicko sitting out there, thinking "this is my
> >way
> >to immortality".
> >
> >As far as "causes" I am reminded of the Pogo cartoon where it's stated
> >"We
> >have met the enemy and they is us!" The miracle lies in the fact that
> >more
> >Littleton's have not occurred!!! We have some sick folk in our
> >society!
> >
> >Bobby
> >
>
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