Brown Eyed Girl wrote:No, I'm absolutely not comfortable with it. Having been a victim of it, I'm appalled by those who choose to ignore rather than help. But I'm also wise enough to know I can't change them, only lead by example. One of the things I'm proudest of in my career was the number of parents who told me they weren't afraid to send their kids to school during some very troubled times because they knew that I would always do whatever I could to keep their kids safe. They recognized and respected my training, and the fact that I was aware, informed and involved. And who knows, maybe some of them took on those attributes as well.
You should be proud. That is a tremendous testament to your character. But you do see that you are changing it don't you?. You have become an example for both parents, students and the teachers around you because they knew you would protect the children in your care. What you have done if a child fell into you after he had been shot? You don't need to answer as we have gone round and round with this. Your actions in those moments would be examples to everyone who saw them.
there's a HUGE difference between a 14 year old CHILD running and an ADULT. You condemn A CHILD THAT RAN!!! That's what so many people are p*** about - IT WAS A FREAKING CHILD THAT RAN
That's the point you seem to have trouble understanding.
Well...(said in my best Bubba voice) I've been on sabbatical.
TropicalTroubador wrote:
Our society - our government - isn't willing to teach kids that there are other ways than violence to resolve conflicts, because if they *did*, nobody would volunteer for the military anymore. I believe that the tragedy begins *there*.
Want to cut down on school violence? Learn conflict resolution skills. Learn esteem-building skills. Volunteer to teach them at the local elementary school. Be prepared for some rejection.
Our government? Stop it. The parents are the problem. Stop looking to the government for solutions. It isn't going to happen. Most that volunteer for the military don't do it because they want to fight, most pray they won't have to. The real tragedy is that the parents are not raising their children.
Wow, to say the least this topic has become interesting. Focusing back on the tragedy............
I am a graduate of Central High School. 9 years ago this week, I was beginning my senior year. I had lunch in that cafeteria every day. It is less than 2 miles from my house. The church that the students were dismissed to is my church. Central is in the school system that I teach in.
To say the least, this hits way too close to home. Unfortunately, this is the second death of a high school student due to a trajedy in Knox County in the last week. A student fell out of a truck and hit their head, causing death due to internal bleeding just last week. Some of you will remember the church shooting that happened here in Knoxville just a couple of weeks ago. Things are tough around here lately. All we can do is have faith in God and be as prepared and aware as possible.
"The sound of the weather is Heaven's ragtime band."
wow.. as a pro gun advocate it just makes me crinch to see that people think gun violence solves things or violence of any sort solves things on a personal level but and I have to say but.. sometimes the show of force for country like ours does.. oh hell.. that's all I can say without going into an argument..
support your individual rights and support our troops even when the president is misguided
When they run you out of town make it look like you are leading the parade.
