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Conundrum |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State 
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Another dead from injuries In this latest mad attack. Gun-downed by a supposed friend, She had no tome to fight back. The fifteen-year old gunman Has died by his own hand. Because of him, two others dead. No one can understand. Four children injured badly But for heroic teacher, There would have been some more. We find this in the paper And with a shrug of rage, Keep reading other items And on to the comic page. But this one came too close to home, Just another town away. It could have easily been ours, That lost grandchild today. He didn't fit the pattern, A well adjusted child. No one can say what happened to make him go so wild. Experts as well as amateurs Will have pet theories why A cared for, beloved child would want Someone's loved child to die. By: Joyce Johnson 10/27/14. |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
I imagine if the parents had kept a very close eye on what he watched on TV, or videos they may have found objectionable things. No, I am not blaming the parents. It could be the mere fact that he is a product of his environment where violence is available everywhere in this boy's society. TV, videos, Internet, everywhere you look there is violence. And the violence has gotten progressively more violent as the decades roll on. This country is in a lot of trouble if sane heads aren't able to tackle this problem. From what I am seeing there will be no change until we implode, or ISIS comes to our shores. That might wake up up, but I doubt it. If they give you ruled paper write sideways. |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
So very sad and complicated, Joyce. So happy to see you here again though. Ida |
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