No-Gun School Zones!

[novaDAK]

PRECAUTIONS:
· Avoid walking or jogging alone and never walk or jog alone after dark.
Impossible. I have an evening class that ends when it is dark outside. I have to walk across the campus at night to my dorm.
· Always choose a well-lit path and avoid dark or vacant areas.
Most areas have lights but some don't.
· Carry a whistle to summon help.
I carry a 3.25" folding blade along with my fists. I'm my own help.
· Be alert to your surroundings. If you suspect you are being followed,
run in a different direction; go to the other side of the street and yell
or whistle for help; or head quickly to a lighted area, a group of people,
or an Emergency Telephone.
I'm always aware of my surroundings. If someone is walking behind me I either walk further to one side or the other so I can see them in my periferial vision...or I stop and pretend I'm getting a phone call, and stop and let them pass in front of me. And those "emergency telephones" are a joke. It will just let the campus police know where the body is by the time they can respond.
· If you are confronted by a thief, give them what they want and don't
chase them as they leave. Report suspicious persons or activity
immediately to the Police.
No. If I give them what they want, they'll just keep doing it. Besides what they want, is MINE, NOT THEIRS. Even if you give them what they "want" odds are they're still not done with you yet...

 

[Big Boomer]

I don't mind the thread but please remove the pic of the shooter. He wanted to be immortalized, let's not give him that.

The less people know his face the better, let the name of the incident stand. I know that there was a UT sniper many years ago but I could not tell you the name or recognize the face, that's the way it should be.

And yes, gun free zones are a joke. Same with the drug free zones, might as well put a sign up and just let everything come together...NO CRIME ZONE all criminal actions in this area are illegal!

 

[highorder]

the pic itself is historical; the offensive part is the caption you wrote, speaking as the dead man, suggesting that you have any idea how he felt about the gun free school zone, as well as a satirical thank you to those in charge.

clearly it was meant to inflame, why you turned the fires toward thehighroad, I don't understand.

 

[electrode1998]

Stop !!!!! Stop!!!! Stop!!!

Somebody in adminastration please shut down this useless discussion!!!!

If the origional post had some real details such as even a state the robbery took place it might make some point.

Since the origional post had NO USEFULL INFORMATION and this kind of crime happens all over the country many times a day or night, PLEASE KILL this thread!!!!

Thank-you,
Electrode 1998

 

[bogie]

Everyone has ideas and opinions.

Few have a strategy.

Fewer still will work with another's strategy.

Go watch television or play a video game.

 

[Tribal]

No need to erase history; just remove the part where the murderer gets fame and attention. "The killer" should be sufficient. There's no need to know what he looks like or what his name was.

 

[Ultrachimp]

the pic itself is historical; the offensive part is the caption you wrote, speaking as the dead man, suggesting that you have any idea how he felt about the gun free school zone, as well as a satirical thank you to those in charge.

clearly it was meant to inflame, why you turned the fires toward thehighroad, I don't understand.

The caption was meant as a slap in the face to those who really think gun-free zones protect me.

Since the origional post had NO USEFULL INFORMATION and this kind of crime happens all over the country many times a day or night, PLEASE KILL this thread!!!!

The state and all that are unimportant - the details I chose to omit are my own business, as I enjoy keeping at least some level of anonymity while on the internet.

The point was that it happened at MY school.

I was basically just venting my frustration to people who understand.

 

[mike101]

While sometimes distasteful, the truth is never in "poor taste", so I'm not offended by it. The antis have no problem using pictures of Cho when pushing their own agenda.

Of course, the antis find anything they don't agree with to be in poor tatse.

 

[TCB in TN]

Shocking people into listening to you is not an acceptable tactic. Gain support through logic and compassion.

I agree that this is the preferred tactic, but unfortunately emotional people tend to ignore logic, reason, and common sense. Focusing on the emotion IS what they do. I have learned over the years that you need to deal with people on a level that they understand, and in the case of many antis this type of thing is just about the only thing that they understand.

 

[highorder]

The caption was meant as a slap in the face to those who really think gun-free zones protect me.

well, none of those people are here, but you knew that when you posted. So, who are you trying to slap in the face?

 

[Ultrachimp]

Quote:
The caption was meant as a slap in the face to those who really think gun-free zones protect me.
well, none of those people are here, but you knew that when you posted. So, who are you trying to slap in the face?

Lurkers. Every forum with any decent amount of traffic has a couple.

 

[highorder]

go ahead and slap those lurkers, some of us will continue to bury them with logical, critical thinking.

 

[NickEllis]

The killer's name, image, and any memory of him needs to be erased from history.

Doesn't quite go with your statement "never again"... if we remember this kind of stuff vividly, perhaps it will keep them from happening again.

I do think that, for impact, if I were to post your message elsewhere, I would take out the lines under the picture. The picture says more than enough all by itself. Or else, just follow it with "VTech was also a no-gun zone."

 

[Kind of Blued]

It has nothing to do with the picture being offensive. It is obvious to me that any backlash is attributed to the caption that you created to accompany the photograph. It simply isn't a mature and strong supporting statement for our side in the whole Gun-Free Zone topic.

 

[CNYCacher]

It's meant to shock people into realizing just how useless gun-free school zones are.

You are shock-preaching to the choir, dude.
And since this is the webarnet, the townsfolk are peeking in the windows wondering *** is up with the new preacher, and they are calling the 1993 FBI on us.

 

[BobbyQuickdraw]

I didn't really think it was in poor taste and I'm against most forms of censure. For too long have men had to bite their tongues and bottle their feelings at the perceived risk of hurting someone's feelings. But onto the subject at hand.

I attended college in Washington DC, in a nice area. The American University. Really expensive neighborhood, close to Maryland border. One of the safest places in the District.

We also had at least 3 armed robberies, a dozen criminal trespasses, uncounted thefts, vandalism, and breaking and enterings. There was also a guy running around exposing himself and grabbing at girls. Oh and there was a drug related shooting at off-campus student housing.

DC, of course, and the school, of course, are both Gun Free Zones. Hallelujah.

 

[eric_t12]

I agree. I am not offended by it.

nor am i.

it just (to me anyway) shows the ignorance of (and dangerous situations created by) no school zones, because even idiots can get guns, and if you'd just LET THE NON-IDIOTS CARRY LEGALLY you could give them a shot at not being hapless victims...

my .02

 

[MM]

Back in the mid-late '70's, while stationed in Europe, I took the opportunity to tour Dachau. Dachau was the location of a Nazi labor camp. It's existence, like others throughout Europe was denied by the local populace, both during operation and after these camps were liberated.
Dachau stands, today, restored so as not to be forgotten. The phrase "never again" is displayed in several laguages. Never again will this happen unless we forget it DID happen.
Whatever the reaction to this thread's original post, "never again" applies. We must remember the school massacre, as well as every other heinous event like it, so that we know we cannot allow subsequent brutalities to stand. And we must take the lessons they teach us to make every attempt to prevent same.
MM