The Omaha Shooting

The 19 year old man who committed these felonies seemed to have a purpose for doing so. In his suicide note he wrote, "Just think tho... I'm gonna be fucking famous."

This begs the question, should the media place so much emphasis on these killings?
It is crucial to know what is happening in our time about current events. But the media seems to have a knack for keeping us especially posted on the kill count or the wouded count.

And isn't it so obvious that when one major event like this happens it leads to a string of others?

As a kid, I got into major trouble in school and I faced up to 7 years state prison for what I did. It made every headline in the New York papers for months. I even had a few minutes on national news.

But the same story happened there too. Less than a week after my incident, there were 4 more felonies committed in high schools that were of the same genre of crime. The way I see it there are two options and views that can be taken.

1. Is it more important to be kept up-to-date on current events and to know all the details?

or

2. Is the safety of the public more important than these statistics?

It's quite a controvercial topic.

You have a good point. News and American News especially has a lot of power over peoples opinions. Compton, Watts and Inglewood in CA have a reputation of being the bad bad neighborhoods, but I it's really not as bad as Hollywood or Beverly Hills where major shit goes down. The news channels have the ability to only show you what's bad out there and completely leave out the good things. When people are scared they have the tendency to pay attention more...= $ $ $

Another aspect: There is so much evil going on in the world and it affects everybody subconsciously. We don't need to be reminded of the bad things that go on. We need to be reminded that goodness is there to be found as well. Another reason why I keep my distance from emos.
We don't have to listen to soft Jesus pop, unless we really want to(.. just do it when I'm not around), but we need to appreciate when people are happy and appreciate when the neighbor gets a new car - good for them!!! Kill the envy!!!

That was well put. We should celebrate the things that don't... Make our blood boil. 😉

Our public access programmes are some of the best news channels in the world, moon_eyes. You're confusing news with entertainment channels like Exclusive or Insider. However, there was a time when news was more important than ratings and the money factor is what has corrupted that. Even the radio used to be better in that way. But you will find this all over the world in countries that have become modernised.

You should have read more carefully, moon. I was saying that Insider was crap. There was a user on here a long time ago named Primegem? And he said that the state he was in the people raised money to start a news channel that showed what was really going on. That is what I was talking about.

What you have to understand, moon, is that you can't blame America as a country for having poor news. You just need to know where to look. I hope that clears it up for you. Research is the best method to finding out information. You're probably right that I have to travel more and I will when I can but don't attack me personally because I haven't. America is not a bad place and as an American yourself you should take more pride in your country. Even if you hate the government you should be happy with the people.

Now relax and take a smore break.

"Our public access programmes are some of the best news channels in the world, moon_eyes. ".... Be careful now.... The in debth reports about 911 was broadcasted in Europe before it hit the US...

I read Danish newspapers online. Sometimes I compare it to LA Times and N.Y. Times and such, and I'm surprised that the fire from San Diego to Malibu had so little coverage in american news in general, but hit fron page in two Danish news papers because of how poorly it was handled by our sweet president.

I really wasn't trying to talk down to you but now I need a smoke break.😛

News is run by a bunch of people that want to milk, twist it, and milk it again. I remember two years ago they were talking about this such topic about putting emphasis on such stories. So they started showing about what they talk about on the news in Canada and it was interesting story about speed bumps. The bad news sells here though and they do have the first amendment rights on their side. We should look at the plus side of this. They're are going around and showing things that we hardly see in our day to day lives. I think it's fine they are publishing the other side to life, but to continuously reproduce it over and over again is just over kill. They only publish it so much because there's no other news story that can top a mall shooting at that moment. So we should be thankful for that. The other plus, it's not government controlled. Ya we also run the risk of copy cat, lame, and unimaginative people doing what they hear on the news which makes the new reporters' jobs easier to find it. There's really nothing you can do other than carry around your own firearm and mow down people that want to make the 6 o'clock news. There's a plus side to that too. You can make the news as a hero.

Good point, Scorp. Usually the worst news sells and that is because it's more entertaining. But it is more important to have actual news.

moon, you said for me to stay warm. Are you also a New Yorker?

That's right, moon. And you have to know where to look if you want the facts. You know what I found works best? If you have a friend in another country you can just ask her what goes on. That's simple enough. It's first class fact and is being told from experiance of living there which is better than digging up research even.

I can tell you one thing about America though and that is as much as everyong hates us from other countries, they all want to be here.

I don't know we just had a blizzard yesterday from over here and it is below 20 outside right now.

"I can tell you one thing about America though and that is as much as everyong hates us from other countries, they all want to be here."

HELL YA! I agree with that comment! they're all jealous of us. That's also funny about the Danish trying to put down our country. At least our country didn't get occupied.

isn't that area suppose to get lake effect snow?

We'er not puting anyone down we are stating a fact. Other countries seem to hate us when we do something and they hate us when we don't. Take the Iraw war for example. People both want and hate the most what they can't have.

Plus we are the only people with 9ft long sub sandwhiches.

That reminds me of my friend who is Pakistani. This country made his family rich, but he goes on praising other countries and how much he hates America. So I ask him "Wouldn't you be living in a mud hut over in Pakistan?". His response, "Ya". People like him, if you hate it so much, just leave or at least have some respect.

Iraq war*

And yes we are a pro-gun country and our guns will always be bigger. 😛

they banned guns in Washington DC

According to someone close to me, the middle east is a horror that we can't even comment on. At the same time though, there are places in the city that I know are probably just as fierce.

"they banned guns in Washington DC"

You can't be serious!! Well fuck DC then. I'm a proud New Yorker and I'm not giving my guns to anyone.

In actuallity though, the access of guns in America (especially handguns) allows anyone to easily bring them in and out of states. This world is run by people, not laws. The fact that they banned guns in DC is actually criminal in itself. Our constitution gives us the RIGHT to bare arms and we should all have that right. It is there in the constitution and needs to be followed. It is there to rise up against government should they become too dominant. It is also a part of checks and balances in a way. The people run the government. The government does not, and should not run the people.

In New York, the age limit to buy a shotgun is 6 years old. There is a waiting period of 3 days but you don't need a permit to own one. I believe that is true for most rifles with the exception of automatic assault rifles.

Even here you can buy a shotgun off the rack at Walmart for less than 200 dollars.

Which is kind of stupid now that I think of it because you have to be 16 to own an airsoft gun and 18 to own a pellet gun. Yet you can buy a shotgun and ammo for it at the age of 6 with parental consent. I'm not sure if you even need the consent because it is that way for hunting purposes.

Bottom line is, America kicked Britain's ass and we did it with guns.

Middle eastern people so far are very generous and sort of kind people the ones I have met. I was at two of my friend's Muslim parties. The older people are very polite and they have a high focus on respect. I can't say the ones around my age. Overall they're generous, but at the same time they're close minded. It's just the religion that has a bigger impact on the way they treat everyone. Also the ones that prefer to stand by the older values. I.E. Women need a man to leave the house I think.

They said they can ban guns in Washington DC because in the second amendment it states that only militias have the right to bare arms. It's probably just the start of something bigger. Probably this whole North American Union crap I heard of. I'll probably end up missing after I make this post. We need the guns to keep the government in fear of rebellion.

"lmao good bottom line!"

Thanks 😛

Scorp, you took the words out of my mouth (or out of my ass as the liberals would say).
Countries that don't allow guns are countries of peace which is great in a perfect world but not likely in reality.

Take a look at the world "militia" as you said it. What is a militia? It is a band of civilians who are armed. It's the "inmates who deserve freedom" as I Michael Savage put it on W.H.A.M.

There are the soldiers who defend our country, they have a natural brotherhood. But the criminals and inmates are the ones who founded this country really. The ones who didn't listen to their mothers. But that is the backbone of America though.

hmm this is weird. I remember hearing on the news about a month ago that they enacted a law banning guns in the capital. Then I'm reading articles how they appealed a law from 1976 which banned handguns, but the article is from Mar. 3rd.

You can buy a .22. It's about the same thing.

LOL!

These are the guns I own:

Browning (9mm)
H&R (.22 caliber)
Colt 1911 (45 Caliber - big ass bullets and very loud)

Lol, moon!

The gun laws in Virginia are very lax about handguns too. I think they've made it more complex after the Virginia Tech shooting but you used to be able to buy them off the counter there too same day. I believe you have to be 18 for that though and there are some limitations.

By the way, moon. I also have a Supersoaker XP 1200. I strap two a dos on my back and niggas don front when dey see ma soakas at cuz dey know deys bout ta be clapped.

if you want to see a cannon. look up the Great Turkish Bombard.

There's a cannon in my pants. =O

I'm glad you've lightened up because before you were awwwlll up in ma grillz

I don't know how well the Super Soakers would do in the kind of weather we live in though we might as well throw ice cubes at each other.

Are you fronting now? Yea I think I sense some frontation.

'*Gives moon leg pads and handgun*'

Okay we shoot at the legs only. Any headshots and homicides will result in immediate disqualification.

Remember... If it hurts it just means you're having a good time.

"As i said im not violent im not shooting anything"

As you kick and bite you way to a merciless victory. 😉

What time is it in Nebraska?

Tell me what time exact I want to compare times. And keep your biting and nibbling away from me that's how we spread germs!

Yep! It's 3am exactly. I'm waiting for Roxi to wake up so I can wish her a goodmorning. I hope she gets her gift I sent her this morning. I bought her a necklace or Christmas. I love seeing the expression on her face.

Plus when you buy the girl you love some jewlrey they have no choice but to get down on their knees. =O

I wish I was clos enough to take a picture. 😢

"lmao Michael youre something"

Yes I am. And you are full of yourself but you laugh at my stupid jokes so that buys you a....... *Drum Roll*

OMG A SUPER SOAKER!!!

Because you think I dream about you nibbling me when reality is I just want to have a no strings attached super soaker fight. TAKE COVER
PSHSHHHHHHH

"well get your ass off the computer and go get closer to your girlfriend! GO SPEED RACER GOOOOOOO"

I'll just use this handy dandy plane ticket to get there.

I wish I could find my shower picture.

No it was me in the shower but only the top half. You reminded me of it when you said I was sparkly lol.

Hey I just took the "When will you die?" quiz and look what it said LOL!


"32.5%
Well, let this serve as a warning! Your clock will stop ticking when you are between the age of 41-50. This means if you are older than 50 your clock has expired and you are barely alive. So, the time is NOW to make adjustments in eating habits and exercies, among other things like stress reducing."

It's only 3:30! Oh well... Goodnight then. I'm gonna go write my will! 🙂