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When schools become unsafe.

How many of you feel your children are safe at school?

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CattleArmy

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Colorado Town Mourns Girl Killed in School Shooting Last Edited: Saturday, 30 Sep 2006, 2:31 PM MDT
Created: Saturday, 30 Sep 2006, 9:01 AM MDT


This small mountain community on Saturday publicly mourned a 16-year-old girl killed in a high school standoff as investigators learned more about the gunman, including a letter that warned of his impending death.

Several thousand people, many carrying flowers, poured into the memorial. Pink ribbons lined the road, tied to ponderosa pines.

On Friday night, a candelight vigil was held. "I think everybody's looking for answers," said Gray Anderson, a counselor who has been talking with residents. "People are just looking for reasons why."

The 14-page letter from Duane Morrison was postmarked Wednesday in nearby Shawnee — the same day he took six girls hostage and killed himself.

Morrison claimed in the letter that it was not a suicide note, Sheriff Fred Wegener said.

"However, many times, the letter references suicide," Wegener said. "This letter clearly acknowledges his pending death. It also apologizes to his family for his actions that will occur."

The letter contains no reference to Platte Canyon High or any other school, nor does it refer to a specific time or plans to harm anyone else, authorities said, leaving investigators with no known connection between the gunman and this town of about 3,500 people 35 miles (56 kilometers) from Denver.

Morrison, 53, sexually molested all six girls before SWAT teams stormed the classroom, the sheriff said. During a gun battle with police, Morrison shot 16-year-old Emily Keyes to death and then killed himself.
 

CattleArmy

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I do agree R2 with several of your points. Children that do not fit in society is a big unjustice to them by their parents. When I have to face mine going to high school will it worry me........of course i think every parent wonders what their child will have to endure there from bullying to something this tragic. However as we all know as adults the more prepared we are for the outside world the better as we all know nobody truely knows what each day will hold for them.
 

CattleArmy

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Soapweed said:
One thing about home schooling, a kid ought to be as safe at "that school" as would be possible. :wink:

Is anybody really safe anywhere? Do you recall the story a few years back about the couple at home on their ranch near Mullen Nebraska and the two guys walked in wanted i think a vehicle and some money. The rancher either got stabbed or shot in the shoulder. All on a calm ranch night.

Yes you'd think the child would be safe maybe socially behind but ok i'll give ya safe. :wink:
 

Red Robin

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It's interesting how some of ya'll say that a highschool in Neb. can make a child socially advanced by going there but all I hear is complaining about the social atmosphere. Which is it? School is a good environment or a bad environment. Secondly I hear you saying parents need to spend more time with their kids yet you turn around and stick them in government schools where they are spending no time with the parents for 8 hours per day??????? What gives ? Do you not have a firm grip on reality? Is it just as SteveC says, double speak??? Stand up and take a side on these issues. If you think you need more time with your kids, spend it. If you think the schools are better parents than you are.... then send yours and talk the neighbors into sending theirs for the betterment of society. :wink: I don't think a threatening , uncertain environment is conducive to learning or social advancement.
 

CattleArmy

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Red Robin said:
It's interesting how some of ya'll say that a highschool in Neb. can make a child socially advanced by going there but all I hear is complaining about the social atmosphere. Which is it? School is a good environment or a bad environment. Secondly I hear you saying parents need to spend more time with their kids yet you turn around and stick them in government schools where they are spending no time with the parents for 8 hours per day??????? What gives ? Do you not have a firm grip on reality? Is it just as SteveC says, double speak??? Stand up and take a side on these issues. If you think you need more time with your kids, spend it. If you think the schools are better parents than you are.... then send yours and talk the neighbors into sending theirs for the betterment of society. :wink: I don't think a threatening , uncertain environment is conducive to learning or social advancement.

I so told myself I was going to ignore the ignorant and socially inept but evidentally even I at times must stoop to the level of answering back anal people. So here goes.

I do feel children need their parents time. They also need room to grow, learn and flurish. If a child is forever under the protective wing of their parents how do they learn from their own mistakes? How do they prepare for life without their parents? How do they prepare for the real world?

I think the environments in highschools anywhere can be awesome if you are of the in crowd. I think enviornments for the average kids is pretty good to. But see there is that select crowd that just don't fit. It's those kids that can face a living hell in high school as they are bullied and tormented by their peers. Is it fair? Is it right? No, but see right there that is what life is. Life is not always fair as we as adults know. However these early trilations make these kids more prepared for life. Even the awesome high school experience makes those kids more ready for life they have the key early to surviving outside of their home environment.

I think I've been very firm in my thoughts kids deserve more time from their parents but they also need that fine line where they are allowed to flourish and grow and prepare for this modern day society.


One reminder RR you said you were gonna ignore me and here you are......see you like me I'm wearing you down! :wink:
 

Red Robin

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CattleArmy said:
I so told myself I was going to ignore the ignorant and socially inept but evidentally even I at times must stoop to the level of answering back anal people. So here goes.
Hmmm I have never tried to present myself as anything other than ignorant, interestingly though if you are decending to my level and are otherwise above me ...etc...etc, it looks like you'd at least proof read your spelling. Maybe those Neb. edumacashions aren't all they are cracked up to be.

Your points are noted but I think they are wrong. We'll just agree to disagree. Have a nice night.
 

Steve

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I so told myself I was going to ignore the ignorant and socially inept but evidentally even I at times must stoop to the level of answering back anal people.

now who stooped to "name calling"........

why is it that when Dis is gone others say it was the abusive attitude towards her that drove her away?, yet ignore thee times she called others names?....now this is said......and not one liberal speaks out?
 

Red Robin

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Steve for me to sit here acting like I was offended would be a lie. It doesn't bother me. Let her have her say. She better learn to take a little back though. :wink:
 

CattleArmy

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Red Robin said:
Steve for me to sit here acting like I was offended would be a lie. It doesn't bother me. Let her have her say. She better learn to take a little back though. :wink:


I think I've taken more then my dig or two and am still around fellas. Some us refuse to let ya all have your way and go back to the good ole boys standing around patting each other on the backs.
 

CattleArmy

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Steve said:
I so told myself I was going to ignore the ignorant and socially inept but evidentally even I at times must stoop to the level of answering back anal people.

now who stooped to "name calling"........

why is it that when Dis is gone others say it was the abusive attitude towards her that drove her away?, yet ignore thee times she called others names?....now this is said......and not one liberal speaks out?

See but I admitted I was stooping to a level. Something some of you just can't do.

Just to clarify am I liberal now? Because if I am I truely do not think you people have a clue what a true liberal is to them I'm conservitive by their standards.
 
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