Blacksburg, United States
Virginia Tech Massacre:
33 dead, 25 injured.
November 7th 2007,
Tuusula, Finland
Jokela School Shooting:
9 dead, 13 injured.
We've lost 42 students this year, and this comprises of only two incidents. If you had known the victims on a personal basis, that's like losing two fucking classes of friends.
So who's at fault?
Society and the media attributes it to violent video games, the television, poverty, racial hatred, poor upbringing and a whole list of other things. I, on the other hand, believe firmly that the number one blame should go to America's Bill of Rights. Or more pointedly, the 2nd Amendment. The right to keep and bear arms would nestle well with NRA members, but not with me.
Five thousand years ago, a drunk angry person could try to kill in a fit of rage, but would be limited by the means at hand. Today, that same person could march straight into Wal mart and storm out with an assortment of different killing machines; handguns, shotguns, rifles, automatic weapons, hand grenades, magazines and 101 kinds of ammunition. (choose your pick)
So, it naturally goes to show that the ready availability of arms increases the probability of lethal violence. What may have been a fist fight becomes a murder. This coupled with the rising tide of fear in people's hearts in recent years due to terrorism further sets America on a future for trouble, as exemplified by how guns sales surged by over 70% after the 9/11 attacks. (although sometimes I wonder how those M-16s are going to prevent the kamikazes from bombing your hometown?)
Let's talk about the Columbine high school massacre. I hear governors and mayors and the news network and parents blaming Marilyn Manson. (I know I may be a fan but I'm looking at this issue with an unbiased eye) Still, I don't understand. So parents, it is not okay for your kids to listen to heavy metal or industrial music, but it is okay to stock weapons that could potentially kill someone in the house? I think the top reason why he's regarded as an instigator for the incident is simply because he is an easy scapegoat for problems associated with teenage crime and suicide, after all Manson IS the anti-thesis of society.
And can anybody tell me how ironic it is to have Bill Clinton offer his condolences when just an hour before, he was instructing 22 missiles to be dropped on civilian residential areas in the Kosovo War?
Ooo he's not the biggest dick around. Introducing Mr. Charlton Heston:
This guy thought it would be a good idea to continue holding his pro-arms rallies in nearby denver despite protests from the mayor to stay away. He said and I quote, "This is our country. As Americans, we're free to travel wherever we want, in our broad land. (in a mocking tone) Don't come here? We're already here!"
I mean come on, the whole freaking town is mourning from the loss they've suffered in the aftermath of the shooting tragedy and here you are, encouraging people to buy more guns. I SLAP YOU AH!
Sigh. Alright, this marks the end of my grim entry.
ARMAS PARA QUE?
6:00 PM