much to consider these days.
every day can (and more often is) fraught with obstacles and problems we are forced to deal with
Such is Life.
But some events, such as the tragedy that just occurred in Aurora, Colorado, cannot be categorized into an everyday life event.
An unbelievable act of savagery was seared into our minds by someone who obviously resided in the lunatic fringe of society.
Unbeknownst to his chosen targets, aka, the movie goers:
...with no warning
...with no time to prepare
...with no time to act to protect themselves...
they were confronted with a situation they had no control over as one individual, bent on unleashing an act of barbaric savagery, burst upon their quiet little worlds in an unprovoked and feral attack
uninvited and with nary a word, this maniac methodically opened fire on men, women, children
this could just as easily have happened in another country, another place, another time.
but, unfortunately, it happened here
time for deep reflection.
just what has become of us as a people, as a culture, as a nation?
what was it that compelled this person to go out and murder a bunch of people without blinking an eye?
how long was he planning this?
how many people...acquaintances, friends, co-workers, family members, law enforcement, knew or suspected that something was wrong with James Holmes--that he was not all he appeared to be?
How do you know someone is going to commit a violent crime? Are there warning signs and do we bare a responsibility to solicit help, contact someone?
let's not get caught up in a blame game. But I believe there are some telling motives.
after this terrorist act took place, the producer of the movie proclaimed that "the theater is my home". Well, I can relate to that as that is his job, what he does for a living. but, you could also argue that he, to some extent, has to accept partial responsibility for what transpired in Aurora, Colorado.
according to a UK article report, this movie was full of unbelievable sadism, from the very beginning. And that there is a scene in this movie which depicts a movie theater being attacked.
could there be a connection with what happened in Aurora, Colorado and the scene being portrayed in the movie?
in addition, it is deplorable that several news broadcasters were quick to condemn some groups in this country for the unspeakable violence that occurred.
too many times we have sat silently by, listening to the propagandist news media gleefully rushing to condemnation of groups, things and individuals they do not like, do not agree with, all because of politics.
It is time we took a stand.
it is time we start demanding accountability and not just in the news media. for too long the lunatic fringe has had control.
it is high noon for this country if we want to get it back on track.
and this horrific event is another wake up call that it is high noon for all of us if we want to preserve what we have left.
every day can (and more often is) fraught with obstacles and problems we are forced to deal with
Such is Life.
But some events, such as the tragedy that just occurred in Aurora, Colorado, cannot be categorized into an everyday life event.
An unbelievable act of savagery was seared into our minds by someone who obviously resided in the lunatic fringe of society.
Unbeknownst to his chosen targets, aka, the movie goers:
...with no warning
...with no time to prepare
...with no time to act to protect themselves...
they were confronted with a situation they had no control over as one individual, bent on unleashing an act of barbaric savagery, burst upon their quiet little worlds in an unprovoked and feral attack
uninvited and with nary a word, this maniac methodically opened fire on men, women, children
this could just as easily have happened in another country, another place, another time.
but, unfortunately, it happened here
time for deep reflection.
just what has become of us as a people, as a culture, as a nation?
what was it that compelled this person to go out and murder a bunch of people without blinking an eye?
how long was he planning this?
how many people...acquaintances, friends, co-workers, family members, law enforcement, knew or suspected that something was wrong with James Holmes--that he was not all he appeared to be?
How do you know someone is going to commit a violent crime? Are there warning signs and do we bare a responsibility to solicit help, contact someone?
let's not get caught up in a blame game. But I believe there are some telling motives.
after this terrorist act took place, the producer of the movie proclaimed that "the theater is my home". Well, I can relate to that as that is his job, what he does for a living. but, you could also argue that he, to some extent, has to accept partial responsibility for what transpired in Aurora, Colorado.
according to a UK article report, this movie was full of unbelievable sadism, from the very beginning. And that there is a scene in this movie which depicts a movie theater being attacked.
could there be a connection with what happened in Aurora, Colorado and the scene being portrayed in the movie?
in addition, it is deplorable that several news broadcasters were quick to condemn some groups in this country for the unspeakable violence that occurred.
too many times we have sat silently by, listening to the propagandist news media gleefully rushing to condemnation of groups, things and individuals they do not like, do not agree with, all because of politics.
It is time we took a stand.
it is time we start demanding accountability and not just in the news media. for too long the lunatic fringe has had control.
it is high noon for this country if we want to get it back on track.
and this horrific event is another wake up call that it is high noon for all of us if we want to preserve what we have left.
Genesis 4:9
"Am I My Brother's Keeper?"
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