tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post6619900493508579656..comments2024-03-08T01:45:59.972-08:00Comments on simply vintageous...by Suzan: The Nightmare before Christmas - Connecticut ShootingAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04867123594514649770noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-83517263506849300432012-12-17T07:09:42.387-08:002012-12-17T07:09:42.387-08:00I am in awe that someone could even consider an ac...I am in awe that someone could even consider an act like this.....no sane person could! I do believe that violent video games and movies really do desensitize us to cruel violence. After we kicked the TV out of our house, I would be somewhere and a program I used to really like would come on and I would be surprised at the language and dirty talk that I never heard before, because I was desensitized to it. And these were family hour sitcoms on network TV not violent movies on HBO!<br /><br />On the same day as this tragedy at Sandy Hook, there was a man in China that went into a school and stabbed 22 children. Outlawing guns will not stop someone who wants to do something this horrific and it will leave the law abiding unprotected, because we know the lawless will always get their weapon of choice.<br /><br />My prayers are with these families and the community....my heart aches for them all!!!<br /><br />Stacey<br /> Stacey Moweryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03623196002487150911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-76211090848832851762012-12-17T00:26:48.025-08:002012-12-17T00:26:48.025-08:00Hi Suzan!!
I'm with you 100%!!!
I don't ...Hi Suzan!!<br /><br />I'm with you 100%!!!<br /><br />I don't know if my hubby heard right, but, they said he had mental issues...<br /><br />I have mental issues...Trying to understand why the idiot was not on meds...Why did his mother have all those guns and bullets where a mentally disturbed son lived? Why was he not in a mental ward locked up? Why are school doors still unlocked while classes are in session?<br /><br />WHY WHY WHY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<br /><br />It's sad that these little innocent children, along with those brave teachers have to pay the price because nobody can answer my questions. The horror that they lived through...The heroic act of the teachers that gave their lives instead of telling the idiot where the kids were hiding.<br /><br />I'm sorry, I don't mean to go on, but, REALLY!!!!!!!<br /><br />Hope you have a great week Suzan!!<br /><br />Pam<br />xoxoxPamLuvsPinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06894521704333998169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-90262923596121702432012-12-16T18:35:41.791-08:002012-12-16T18:35:41.791-08:00I guess I should have said that my son and his fri...I guess I should have said that my son and his friends are adults now, all in their 30's.<br /><br />And yes, there are some areas that are like the wild west. The DC area can be pretty bad with the Virginia/Maryland suburbs being no better.<br /><br />I totally agree about the violent games. They should be banned. Violent games and movies were banned in our home many years ago. Everyone still managed to have fun and do normal activities without them.chubmomahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06357482238451868691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-52919464509615307232012-12-16T14:39:56.940-08:002012-12-16T14:39:56.940-08:00I stopped cold too Magali - thank God I had decora...I stopped cold too Magali - thank God I had decorated what I had already had because the rest of it's going to be hard this year, without a doubt.<br />Army assault weapons are ludicrous to have in a home - I can't imagine what use they would be other than for mass shootings.... You do not them to protect yourself - nor do you need them to hunt a deer.<br />And in this case the shooter could not buy a gun - he tried and was refused so he simply removed what was in his mother's home - is that why she was shot? Perhaps she tried to stop him?<br />Too much - I carried a knife for a little while - but even knives scare me so I had to stop.<br />I happen to be anti gun - quite a common stance here in Canada - but this episode has left me questioning my beliefs completely - don't know what to think anymore - the whole world has gone topsy turvy - where right is wrong and wrong is right.............<br />Big big hugs to you Magali<br />xxx too<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04867123594514649770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-23545227196661769672012-12-16T14:26:16.087-08:002012-12-16T14:26:16.087-08:00thanks for getting it Jaye - today all the anger h...thanks for getting it Jaye - today all the anger has left and I'm just a crumbling mess about it all.................had I waited one day to post it it would have been a different post entirely - <br />But it is what it is - I felt the way I felt - and it's now forever <br />" out there "<br />big big hugs to you and yours - and a very Merry Christmas Jaye!<br />It will come, no matter what - and perhaps thank God for that.<br />xxxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04867123594514649770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-12187972161164027312012-12-16T14:02:40.849-08:002012-12-16T14:02:40.849-08:00The only reason I couldn't sit here and type a...The only reason I couldn't sit here and type as many cuss words that could come out of my mouth is that I'm still finding it hard to just take a breath. We have a granddaughter who just turned six last weekend. It was difficult to look at her today and imagine.......<br /><br />Blessings to you and John this holiday season and always.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04612641512287580497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-12286639682330448182012-12-16T12:09:55.490-08:002012-12-16T12:09:55.490-08:00I was coming home with the Christmas tree ready to...I was coming home with the Christmas tree ready to adorn when I heard the news. I didn't decorate the tree. I couldn't. As a teacher, the news just hit me hard. I know I will have questions from my pupils on Monday as we usually discuss the news on that day. It will be difficult. I'm trying to get ready to answer the best I can. In France, we are not supposed to share our political opinion with them. Still, what I'll say is that when it was written that American could carry a gun, it was never intended for them to carry an army weapon (or so is my personal belief).<br />I used to live in a very dangerous area and since then (how unFrench of me) I carry a knife in my handbag at all time... I aim to hurt someone if I need to to survive... HURT not kill. As a teacher, trying to guide my pupils on the best lifepath ("best" not "right") possible, I don't want to carry a gun in my classroom. Thus said, I understand your reaction as it did cross my mind for half a second.Magali@TheLittleWhiteHousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13787605249681670341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-27362331285849208792012-12-16T09:42:24.997-08:002012-12-16T09:42:24.997-08:00Today I wonder that it was necessary at all - but ...Today I wonder that it was necessary at all - but on Friday it was - couldn't control myself - had to pair ugly with ugly.<br />Thanks so much<br />big hugs to you<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04867123594514649770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-56131138282484130892012-12-16T06:46:08.051-08:002012-12-16T06:46:08.051-08:00You took the word(s)right out of my mouth! Tell J...You took the word(s)right out of my mouth! Tell John, you have every right to use the f-word! This event hits me hard. I taught Kindergarten for 23 years....those babies.....:(l8blmrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17526079933687109592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-7909228183071926662012-12-16T00:57:32.263-08:002012-12-16T00:57:32.263-08:00I share in the heartache, the grief-so tragic. Su...I share in the heartache, the grief-so tragic. Suzan, your post is both powerful and touching. Greyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16498318407248066875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-14778535484161527702012-12-15T23:28:27.375-08:002012-12-15T23:28:27.375-08:00Hi Carolyn - The blog world is going silent this t...Hi Carolyn - The blog world is going silent this tuesday to support Sandy Hook - just so you know - <br />And I do believe that collectively we can make change - there's just so many differences on how to do that..............<br />In these particular cases the killers usually don't survive so the death penalty becomes a moot subject, right? Somehow mental health care has to be addressed - these actions have to be stopped before they happen.<br />See my reply to Chubmoma above - <br />I know that it seems all that much worse because of the Christmas Season - ( I can barely continue decorating - santa claus - etc, ) but really this is as horrific as it gets regardless of the season.<br />Hugs to you my friend................<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04867123594514649770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-9502458388732017982012-12-15T23:20:44.804-08:002012-12-15T23:20:44.804-08:00But don't you think we're regressing as a ...But don't you think we're regressing as a society? it's going to be like the wild west - where everyone has to wear a concealed weapon when going to the movies, just in case. Children carrying concealed weapons scares me more than I can tell you - they don't have the logic or the wherewithal to deal with this type of thing.<br />Another thing is all of these violent video games should be taken off the market. TODAY. Ban every last one of them. I think playing them over and over desensitizes children to violence - it's just another step in a game. <br />Could this be the missing link to all of these Mental Health Care issues running rampant, WHY are there seemingly so many more people afflicted with Bi Polar and other mind diseases? Because at the end of the day it is not normal sane people running around killing people.<br />I do believe that safer gun measures have to be taken - I don't believe households need to be equipped with semi automatics either by the way - these belong in the hands of law enforcement or militia only. Better, more stringent background checks need to be done as well - and families who own guns - and who have mentally unstable family members - need to make sure these are locked away for safe measure.<br />Having said all that - mental health care has to be addressed foremost - definitely.<br />XOX<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04867123594514649770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-382507780928202962012-12-15T23:07:46.045-08:002012-12-15T23:07:46.045-08:00thank you
XXXthank you<br />XXXAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04867123594514649770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-637816467398121392012-12-15T21:02:33.577-08:002012-12-15T21:02:33.577-08:00I think the whole world is sharing your hurt and a...I think the whole world is sharing your hurt and anger Suzan, my heart aches for the parents and the families of all involved. I have cried for the little ones and I pray they did not suffer and I have cried for the heroes that sacrificed their own lives to save others. My children and grandbabies are all far away and all I want to do is hold them and see their faces. I too wondered today how the world could keep going on after all of this. I do not know how we prevent this from happening, stricter gun controls, yes, armed security in schools, yes, death penalty maybe, but what else can we do. I do not know, all i know is we need to do something so this never happens again.Tobeystrashortreasurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03835321391031447888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-23987290449992585322012-12-15T17:44:37.571-08:002012-12-15T17:44:37.571-08:00Suzan, I will not quit reading your blog just beca...Suzan, I will not quit reading your blog just because you told it how you feel it. I'll bet that's why most of us love your blog. I don't swear, but yesterday I was thinking that direction. Sometimes you need "that" word to give something more meaning. Tell John we're on your side today. <br /><br />It is all too much to wrap our minds around. Too inconceivable to believe that this could happen to children. I laughed at something earlier, then felt horrible for doing so. I quickly remembered why it was so hard to act normal today. <br /><br />thank you for always sharing your true thoughts, Suzan.<br /><br /><br />Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14980646848805011625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-4553125033782324212012-12-15T16:12:18.413-08:002012-12-15T16:12:18.413-08:00The names are now listed and not one child over th...The names are now listed and not one child over the age of 7 so yes, they believed in Santa Claus. A shooting in a hospital in Birmingham took 3 lives today... An obese death row inmate was granted life instead of death because he was too fat to receive his sentence of death. What is wrong with our world? <br /><br />We watch heart warming movies like Miracle on 34th Street and it's a Wonderful Life at this time of year. Those were the days when doors could be left unlocked, children were safe playing outside all day. <br /><br />Gun control is not the answer because those who want guns will get guns. Death for those who take a life should be quick and swift, a thief should lose a hand, punishment for pedophiles and rapist should be instant death. These things should happen only after a fair trail of course - I'm not advocating taking justice into our own hands. Harsh, I know but treating them to 3 squares a day, a bed, TV, a heated and cool facility and all on our dime and leaving the homeless hungry and cold is not right. <br /><br />Consequences for actions would get attention. I know this isn't an answer but it could be a start. <br /><br />Unfortunately the names of those little children will never be remembered - only the name of the killer. <br /><br />We also need prayer and discipline back in our schools. We live in a society of self thinking privilege and a me, me, me attitude - we taught our children all those things when we took away consequences for their actions. I hope I didn't offend anyone. <br /><br />Maybe we should all agree to shut off our lights at the same time for about an hour and let the world go dark. If we band together our voices will be heard. Old Crowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04812738559447167912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-16505581485525199812012-12-15T15:59:52.403-08:002012-12-15T15:59:52.403-08:00I work at a rod and gun club in the DC area. Today...I work at a rod and gun club in the DC area. Today a father (non-member) brought his 4 little children (probably ages from 10 down) in. He asked where he could get them lessons in shooting.<br /><br />It made me wonder if he is thinking of equipping them for the world that is out there?<br /><br />I am not for gun control, although I know that something has to be done. Maybe armed guards in the schools, off duty police officers? Here we are stopped at a desk in the lobby of the school. ID is checked. You can't get any further with out permission. At least, there would be time to alert the office so they could ring an evacuation bell or something.<br /><br />My own son and many friends have been sport shooting and hunting since they were about 8 years old. They all now have concealed carry permits. There is no question in my mind that if they had been in the movie theatre, the temple, Virginia Tech or Sandy Hook, they would have shot the crazy deranged maniacs and might have died themselves trying.<br /><br />I don't mind your language at all. I heard the same last night from my hubby. What has bothered me most today is looking into the very blue eyes of two little children who were ordering lunch from me. I'll be praying about this for a very long time. Virginia has not healed in the years since Va. Tech. Is there healing from something like this?<br /><br /><br />chubmomahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06357482238451868691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-9558461349019209962012-12-15T14:06:51.688-08:002012-12-15T14:06:51.688-08:00I get it....I get it....Recycled Treasureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18291908631268024502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-9816918703277069292012-12-15T13:42:21.518-08:002012-12-15T13:42:21.518-08:00I think this in going to be the one to change laws...I think this in going to be the one to change laws............First of all nobody needs a semi automatic - this is beyond comprehension - and more thorough checks have to be done on people when purchasing firearms - without a doubt the laws are too lax<br />And mental health care issues have to be addressed more stringently.<br />I don't think anyone is dead except for the shooter in Birmingham - thank God.<br />XOXAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04867123594514649770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-67729423170644178912012-12-15T11:58:00.791-08:002012-12-15T11:58:00.791-08:00I think our president looked 20 years older yester...I think our president looked 20 years older yesterday when he spoke. He ran originally on a platform of change--I want him to change this. This is not the time for people to fall back on their politics--we as a people have to explore EVERY option to stop this madness. It is happening too much in our country.<br /><br />There was another shooting this morning at a hospital in Birmingham AL---3 people killed. It's too much. car54https://www.blogger.com/profile/08917655110224786571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-77441172764769466062012-12-15T09:46:07.307-08:002012-12-15T09:46:07.307-08:00Well, you were right, we are soul sisters! I post...Well, you were right, we are soul sisters! I posted about this senseless violence too. It broke my heart and made me want to hug my babies extra tight.<br /><br />I just don't understand.<br /><br />xoxo-<br />Sarah<br />www.enjoyingtheepiphany.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-51397709253944173732012-12-15T09:00:54.085-08:002012-12-15T09:00:54.085-08:00This has got to get people thinking about gun laws...This has got to get people thinking about gun laws. I just don't get it. How can people not consider this tragedy as the final straw. I think the world stood still yesterday, jaws dropped and tears were shed by people everywhere across the globe. This should not have happened, and cannot happen again. I have tried to imagine what it is like for those families yesterday and today but I know I never will. Sad. It is just too sad and oh so wrong.Donna@anangloinquébechttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03074337849133414753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-43051496816580330662012-12-15T08:00:42.984-08:002012-12-15T08:00:42.984-08:00Suzan, I believe you have expressed what most of u...Suzan, I believe you have expressed what most of us are feeling. It makes me so sad to think innocent children are not safe in our schools. My heart breaks for the parents that showed up to pick up their children, and were told of their death. I have been praying non stop for these families, my heart goes out to them. Words cannot even express the sadness and sense of loss the world is feeling today. More needs to be done to protect our children. I believe that gun control is desperately needed in this country, and most of all mental health awareness. This was an extremely sick person. This has to stop.Jeannie and Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06218052409377731041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-65770012876402139772012-12-15T06:16:26.846-08:002012-12-15T06:16:26.846-08:00I am crying again reading your post because the ho...I am crying again reading your post because the horror is just too great for words...and yet you found some that work- xo DianaNanaDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14298962791700019785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-80564515110981475812012-12-15T06:07:37.272-08:002012-12-15T06:07:37.272-08:00Oh my gosh, I was reading about it, and I started ...Oh my gosh, I was reading about it, and I started to cry and had to quit. I couldn't go back and read it until late last night, and even then I wouldn't look at the pictures. It's beyond horrible, and though it's unthinkable, unfathomable that one person ever could do such a thing, we now we have to worry there might be someone else who would copycat. My heart aches for every person involved. It's beyond tragic. :(mail4roseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17850985344834209198noreply@blogger.com