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Scrivener7

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9. I don't think it's meant to be funny. It makes a very important point.

Reply to Skittles (Reply #4)

Tue Dec 17, 2024, 06:45 AM

Dec 17

For decades, when it has been school children, we've refused to even look at the problem. This school shooting is just one of thousands and will be out of the news in two days. But after one CEO was killed and insurance companies were threatened, there sure was a big outcry. One we haven't heard after one of our almost daily school shootings in decades.

The public reaction to the shootings is just as disgusting as the shootings themselves. Because in so many ways it values one group more than another. Dead school children are less worthy of remark than a CEO. Gun profits are worth more than all of us.

And, STILL, nothing will be done.

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Re: the school shooting in Madison, WI [View all] raccoon Dec 17 OP

You can't be serious or even kidding, I hope. arthritisR_US Dec 17 #1

Did you not see the sarcasm emojis in the post!! raccoon Dec 17 #2

I saw them but the post made me want to vomit. arthritisR_US Dec 17 #3

And the msm will forget about the killings in a day or so. riversedge Dec 17 #8

WTF Skittles Dec 17 #4

No it is not funny but it does give a moment to think IzzaNuDay Dec 17 #5

I hear the psycho killer's name more than I hear of Thompson Skittles Dec 17 #7

That was my feeling too. arthritisR_US Dec 17 #6

I don't think it's meant to be funny. It makes a very important point. Scrivener7 Dec 17 #9

You have a really valid point, TY mate👍🏼 arthritisR_US Dec 17 #11

Thank you. That's what I intended to convey. raccoon Dec 17 #12

"Nothing will be done about it." Paladin Dec 17 #13

I'm retired now, but I worked in schools for years, and had to watch the 5 year olds Scrivener7 Dec 17 #14

My feelings as well. arthritisR_US Dec 17 #10

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