There are essentially 3 parties involved here: the Murders, the Parents, and the "Cool" People.
I was a member of the "Cool" group when I was in high school. However, I did not participate in the "cool" rituals of making fun of others. We've all felt hatred before, and I'd bet my Linux box that these two kids were sick and tired of being laughed at and picked on. The "cool" people would say, "Ahh, we were just playing," but you all no it sucks to be rejected and made fun of.
The Parents are probably to most to blame IMHO. My parents actually told me (and I remember it fondly) that I was *not* special (this only happened once and it was used to prove a point). Basically I came to the conclusion that we are all equal in value...that being the life of a human. People that I didn't consider very bright in high school have actually turned out to be pretty smart and have some great jobs. All it takes is to feel like your worth something. That's were parents need to teach their kids that building people up instead of tearing them done is *very* important. On a different note, the parents of these two murders need to wake up. From what the new reports said, these kids have been active in the Gothic movement and liked to play with guns. Hmm...
And lastly the Murders...what do I say? How about vent on something else? I get pissed and vent through programming or Quake2. Oh and the bottom line on the Quake/DOOM issue is that if you can't tell the difference between Virtual and Actual reality, you need to get out more. Also, and this kinda goes back to the parents, too many people think fighting (physically) is the way to solve problems. It sounds cheezy to many people, but talking things out is a much better way to go. I'm pretty sure that if these trench coat guys would humble themselves and go tell the "cool" people that it hurts to be picked on, that something would be done. Someone from the "cool" group would have to passion to agree and support the "outcasts". I hate having enemies, and I hate knowing somebody else hurting because of something I contribute or can stop.
So contrary to what the media would like us to believe, Society is to blame. We don't want to say it's society because that would mean we would have to actually do something. Sorry, but if you've ever made fun of somebody, you contributed to this problem. One of the most important concepts for use to get through out fat heads is to put ourselves in other people's shoes. Do unto others and you would want them to do unto you. I think that's in Matthew somewhere...that being the Bible.
"Your heart is free. Have the courage to follow 'er."
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There are essentially 3 parties involved here: the Murders, the Parents, and the "Cool" People.
I was a member of the "Cool" group when I was in high school. However, I did not participate in the "cool" rituals of making fun of others. We've all felt hatred before, and I'd bet my Linux box that these two kids were sick and tired of being laughed at and picked on. The "cool" people would say, "Ahh, we were just playing," but you all no it sucks to be rejected and made fun of.
The Parents are probably to most to blame IMHO. My parents actually told me (and I remember it fondly) that I was *not* special (this only happened once and it was used to prove a point). Basically I came to the conclusion that we are all equal in value...that being the life of a human. People that I didn't consider very bright in high school have actually turned out to be pretty smart and have some great jobs. All it takes is to feel like your worth something. That's were parents need to teach their kids that building people up instead of tearing them done is *very* important. On a different note, the parents of these two murders need to wake up. From what the new reports said, these kids have been active in the Gothic movement and liked to play with guns. Hmm...
And lastly the Murders...what do I say? How about vent on something else? I get pissed and vent through programming or Quake2. Oh and the bottom line on the Quake/DOOM issue is that if you can't tell the difference between Virtual and Actual reality, you need to get out more. Also, and this kinda goes back to the parents, too many people think fighting (physically) is the way to solve problems. It sounds cheezy to many people, but talking things out is a much better way to go. I'm pretty sure that if these trench coat guys would humble themselves and go tell the "cool" people that it hurts to be picked on, that something would be done. Someone from the "cool" group would have to passion to agree and support the "outcasts". I hate having enemies, and I hate knowing somebody else hurting because of something I contribute or can stop.
So contrary to what the media would like us to believe, Society is to blame. We don't want to say it's society because that would mean we would have to actually do something. Sorry, but if you've ever made fun of somebody, you contributed to this problem. One of the most important concepts for use to get through out fat heads is to put ourselves in other people's shoes. Do unto others and you would want them to do unto you. I think that's in Matthew somewhere...that being the Bible.
"Your heart is free. Have the courage to follow 'er."
What the hell is wrong with these people! Give it up! This will in no way hinder the Linux way of life, period. End of story.
"Your heart is free. Have the courage to follow 'er."
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