Grief

[JMadonna]

I think a large part of these trajedies is due to the 'shock' philosophy now practiced by the entertainment industry. The abundance of crime shows, reality (or exploitation) shows and even sports shows (see the latest ESPN - RGIII controversy) - not to mention violent video games all have a cumulative effect on young minds.

A person with no self-esteem, doesn't care about themselves nor the feelings of others. A violent shock is their way of hitting the re-set button. Unless we change this culture, all the laws in the world will not restrain the violence.

Note: I may well be wrong on this - but thanks for letting me vent my frustrations
- Jerry