tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11044955.post7550942543764205892..comments2024-02-20T21:48:16.978-05:00Comments on The Beak Speaks: The VT Killer and the demon inside usbeakerkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06088967209404588378noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11044955.post-91073604265438004892007-04-21T14:36:00.000-05:002007-04-21T14:36:00.000-05:00It's almost impossible to prevent this: as a rule ...It's almost impossible to prevent this: as a rule not the problem kids go on a killing spree. <BR/><BR/>Farmer John, I can't agree: while over here people discuss mostly local news, this one got huge publicity here. Teachers and professors, also shrinks are often threatened nowadays; sometimes beaten up and harassed, but still a huge difference . I thought it was an American specific, well, it is not. But these children don't have a gun, and that makes a difference. (Actually this is not as much about gun control/permit but the way it is carried through). Finland and Switzerland allow guns to my knowledge, and no school shootings. Again, a huge difference between tiny states and huge ones. Statistics would be interesting, though...<BR/><BR/>As for the minority reports, we all know what that means, don;t we... I shiver even when I think about that. can anyone draw the thin line between good and evil? I guess not.Agneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14427327588753930703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11044955.post-21761076488811618312007-04-19T19:23:00.000-05:002007-04-19T19:23:00.000-05:00Sorry, but this kind of thing will never be preven...Sorry, but this kind of thing will never be preventable. We don't have psychics floating in sensory deprivation tanks filing <I>minority reports</I>. Of course, had there been a few more armed people around...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11044955.post-12218530498912428822007-04-19T18:52:00.000-05:002007-04-19T18:52:00.000-05:00On a large campus, such as Virginia Tech, there wi...On a large campus, such as Virginia Tech, there will be many who outwardly resemble Cho. Feeling lonely and isolated is fairly common in this age group and so is depression.<BR/>So how do you identify the ONE who might snap and become violent?<BR/>In reality, it's almost impossible.<BR/>There will be finger-pointing and second-guessing, but in the end, I don't think much will change.<BR/>They might add some cameras and they might pass some cosmetic laws requiring counseling in specific cases but sooner or later, it will happen again.<BR/>And the circus will start all over.American Crusaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16289577534372163973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11044955.post-78907432892481153292007-04-19T16:47:00.000-05:002007-04-19T16:47:00.000-05:00The system didn't work here. I still would like to...The system didn't work here. I still would like to see more information on this evaluation and observation. I have taken the relevant course work to understand the basics.<BR/><BR/>I guess all this ranting about rich people was inspired by the Mickey Mouse club.beakerkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06088967209404588378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11044955.post-44654783949159147712007-04-19T16:13:00.000-05:002007-04-19T16:13:00.000-05:00Beak, the guy was ajudicated to be a threat and me...Beak, the guy was ajudicated to be a threat and mentally ill.<BR/><BR/> A sane society doesn't seel handguns to psycho'sDucky's herehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14608115001116619877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11044955.post-6263989700746528512007-04-19T15:38:00.000-05:002007-04-19T15:38:00.000-05:00Jams any chance of a perplexed Mimi picture for Fr...Jams any chance of a perplexed Mimi picture for Friday?beakerkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06088967209404588378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11044955.post-25645805918060069882007-04-19T15:35:00.000-05:002007-04-19T15:35:00.000-05:00Quite right, happiness ultimately comes from withi...Quite right, happiness ultimately comes from within.jams o donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17315325008175184363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11044955.post-40410259619788953512007-04-19T11:45:00.000-05:002007-04-19T11:45:00.000-05:00Beak, recommended by Ducky<A HREF="http://www.kino.com/video/item.php?film_id=851" REL="nofollow">Beak, recommended by Ducky</A>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11044955.post-80610159191803608942007-04-19T11:15:00.000-05:002007-04-19T11:15:00.000-05:00Ducky in a free society we do not mandate mental h...Ducky in a free society we do not mandate mental health care unless above and beyond a reasonable doubt the person has proved dangerous. This person was certified creepy, but how many people who live by themselves would end up in hospitals. The teachers tried but there are limits to what we can do. <BR/><BR/>In every town there are loners. Shall we round up old men in the park feeding pidgeons because they seem detatched from their community.<BR/><BR/>It is easy to second guess in hindsight.beakerkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06088967209404588378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11044955.post-71616000565803198522007-04-19T10:14:00.000-05:002007-04-19T10:14:00.000-05:00Hmmm, Ducky is still not allowed to login. No idea...Hmmm, Ducky is still not allowed to login. No idea what the problem is.<BR/><BR/><BR/> One thing that should be noted is this man was involuntarily committed and still allowed on campus and allowed to purchase a firearm.<BR/><BR/> Doesn't appear that anyone really cared much about the danger he presented. A danger that had apparently become quite clear.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11044955.post-35424148298754105952007-04-19T08:06:00.000-05:002007-04-19T08:06:00.000-05:00The professors who dealt with him saw a desperatio...The professors who dealt with him saw a desperation type of isolation. He wanted to be noticed but the more he just didn't have the social skills.<BR/><BR/>The potential of Professors sending students for evaluations is dangerous as well. A rational person listening to the diatribes of Norman Finkelstein could be sent for evaluation.beakerkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06088967209404588378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11044955.post-68955649033444155572007-04-19T07:53:00.000-05:002007-04-19T07:53:00.000-05:00Cho's showing lack of affect is apparent in the vi...Cho's showing lack of affect is apparent in the video clips I've been seeing on television. Was he like that in high school, too?<BR/><BR/>Lack of affect is a red flag for mental illness--and for brainwashing as well.Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11044955.post-66559554518230998572007-04-19T07:33:00.000-05:002007-04-19T07:33:00.000-05:00Happiness is a choice, I have chosen to be happy a...Happiness is a choice, I have chosen to be happy and enjoy what I have, including the people G*D has blessed me with in my life!<BR/>Learning to be content is a secret to true success in living!<BR/><BR/>tmwThe Merry Widowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07931051881434050901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11044955.post-61015248590632959322007-04-19T07:07:00.000-05:002007-04-19T07:07:00.000-05:00Cho hated himself and everybody else. As I see it...Cho hated himself and everybody else. As I see it, he blamed everybody else for hating himself.Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11044955.post-66118973538264927592007-04-19T06:52:00.000-05:002007-04-19T06:52:00.000-05:00If Cho was so peculiar, why did VA Tech allow him ...If Cho was so peculiar, why did VA Tech allow him to stay? I heard this morning that he got into trouble for stalking girls on campus. Yet the adminstration let him stay!Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11044955.post-22599388969395915302007-04-19T06:44:00.000-05:002007-04-19T06:44:00.000-05:00One of the professers even offered to go with him ...One of the professers even offered to go with him to counseling. <BR/><BR/>There is little information about his family. Also remember his entire life revolved arount VT. What prosepects would he have as an English major with no social skills in the job market.<BR/><BR/>However, if he added an anti war rant and some Marx to his rampage he could have gone onto a new career like Bill Ayers.<BR/><BR/>No doubt lefties would be hoisting his picture next to Mummia. Obviously the killer lacked the vision to think of the possibilities.beakerkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06088967209404588378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11044955.post-82984003758501343192007-04-19T06:11:00.000-05:002007-04-19T06:11:00.000-05:00Beak I would say this SOB chop-suey would definitl...Beak I would say this SOB chop-suey would definitly qualify as what we would call DEMON POSSESSED. His blank stares, his low tone of voice, his alienation from the world, his defaming of other people who have "better" than him. I wonder how his parents raised him? Or was he born with a mental effect? Did they try to get him help?FLORIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03755839118190045581noreply@blogger.com