tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5554244491284441468.post3236951097768327026..comments2024-03-20T05:20:24.744-04:00Comments on Who Woulda Thought?: Na, Na, Na, Na, Na, Not BatmanWho Woulda Thought?http://www.blogger.com/profile/14492854309076767707noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5554244491284441468.post-62502615852909473582012-07-26T04:13:48.047-04:002012-07-26T04:13:48.047-04:00Thank you for posting this!! The only part I have ...Thank you for posting this!! The only part I have a slight disagreement with is the part about the parents, only because some parents do try--some people are just born that way. However, having been referred to the Mouthy Barber Mom's post, I see that you see that now and so I won't bitch at all :) I love reading your blog, keep it up!!<br /><br />http://rantingsofamouthybitch.blogspot.com/~*~MizTink~*~https://www.blogger.com/profile/17957216906644474890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5554244491284441468.post-40795490967489234762012-07-26T04:12:52.551-04:002012-07-26T04:12:52.551-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.~*~MizTink~*~https://www.blogger.com/profile/17957216906644474890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5554244491284441468.post-19030403255623446152012-07-25T21:02:59.137-04:002012-07-25T21:02:59.137-04:00@ everybody - thanks guys, I thought I was goingnt...@ everybody - thanks guys, I thought I was goingntombe ripped apart for this post. Makes me feel better that I'm not the only one who feels this way.Who Woulda Thought?https://www.blogger.com/profile/14492854309076767707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5554244491284441468.post-37097938139820937942012-07-25T12:49:26.325-04:002012-07-25T12:49:26.325-04:00Great post Kevin. I have been watching Fox News a...Great post Kevin. I have been watching Fox News and they refer to it as the Movie Theatre Massacre. That I can deal with because that is what it is. It has nothing to do with Batman, I think he was just looking for a big crowd. It could have happened at Twilight. I also agree with your other points. Personally, I am pro gun. My husband is a hunter and both my boys have their own compound bows and pellet guns. However, we have always drilled it into their heads the proper use for them and they are never to be pointed at somebody or used on a person. They are very respectful of that fact and if they wern't then they wouldn't have them. They know they are not toys. It was a said event, I just pray that the other sickos out there don't copycat, as I am sure you have heard about the guy from Maine. Sad days we live in my friend.Because nobody likes Mondayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08430306345223291573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5554244491284441468.post-27677993138939831992012-07-25T08:22:53.985-04:002012-07-25T08:22:53.985-04:00Nice posting and I def agree with Blondie's co...Nice posting and I def agree with Blondie's comment. I know in years past things happened, but I don't remember them happening like they do now- on a weekly/monthly basis. It somehow feels odd that we are hearing more and more. It often makes me feel like, Is there something in the water? Something poisoning the food? Something isn't right, or so it feels that way. :/ I agree, I played video games too- even the dreaded Doom and Grand Theft Auto and it was just that, a game. Enjoyed reading your posting.Gossip_Grlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06603645371306284338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5554244491284441468.post-3649169575984300472012-07-24T21:19:10.108-04:002012-07-24T21:19:10.108-04:00Kevin, thanks so much for your comment. You're...Kevin, thanks so much for your comment. You're right. Everyone needs a scapegoat & most often, the finger is first pointed at the parents. While in some cases that would be accurate, it just isn't always the cut-and-dried truth of the matter. <br />Lily & Blondie as parents we are judged for disciplining our children & judged for not disciplining them enough. I guess the answer is to just muddle along as best we can. Pay attention & be involved. I have two children who are "Whole". I question. I invest the time. They're great kids. Thoughtful, funny, & appreciative (mostly). Two outta three ain't bad...MouthyBarberMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04539307357684692962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5554244491284441468.post-75355837555503961642012-07-24T20:39:44.586-04:002012-07-24T20:39:44.586-04:00Well said Kevin and Blondie's comment is absol...Well said Kevin and Blondie's comment is absolutely spot on.<br />It feels like as a parent, we no longer have the right to instill discipline into our kids but when we don't, we're held accountable for that too.<br /><br /> People always need someone to blame and in this case, many are blaming his up-bringing. But as the heartbreaking post that mod mom pointed out, it isn't always that simple.<br /><br />Great post.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06418601369080683210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5554244491284441468.post-43905323224563350682012-07-24T20:07:56.518-04:002012-07-24T20:07:56.518-04:00I thought the same thing, Blondie. Then yesterday...I thought the same thing, Blondie. Then yesterday I read that what she said was taken out of context. I guess they asked her if she was (insert whatever her name is here) and she said "You have the right person." Meaning, they were speaking to the right person, but I guess they turned it around to make it look like she was talking about her son? I don't know. So many different news sources and angles to this story, it's hard to know. You're so right about how difficult it is being a parent these days.Linda Royhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11285985403444531922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5554244491284441468.post-74157004111782918102012-07-24T20:03:09.803-04:002012-07-24T20:03:09.803-04:00Good point - absolutely agree. People need to sto...Good point - absolutely agree. People need to stop scapegoating whenever something like this happens. Accountability on the part of those involved is key.Linda Royhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11285985403444531922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5554244491284441468.post-16881197088580183532012-07-24T15:40:55.254-04:002012-07-24T15:40:55.254-04:00Being a kid in these times is hard and often it...Being a kid in these times is hard and often it's even harder for the parents. With state child protection offices having more power than God in some states and dictating how parents can discipline their children, and with the ever increasing exposure the kids have to outside influences it's hard to know how effective you're being as a parent. One thing I thought was extremely telling was that in the first day of news about the massacre, when the mother was contacted by the news station, prior to being contacted by law enforcment, she didn't say "It couldn't be my son!" or anything remotely similar. She said, "It's my son." Obviously there were some warning signs for that mother.Blondie McBaffledhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16938975677692582118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5554244491284441468.post-53775707558106795162012-07-24T15:07:33.667-04:002012-07-24T15:07:33.667-04:00Thunder..Thunder...Thundercats! Hoooooo!
Now that...Thunder..Thunder...Thundercats! Hoooooo!<br /><br />Now that I got that out of the way, I agree with you. Sure movies and video games may give these people the sick ideas to do such things, but it is totally the responsibility of the person who acts out this madness. <br /><br />Aside from the sick and twisted shooting incident, I find it equally disturbing that newspapers and TV networks are jumping all over this not to bring us the news, but to divert attention to their businesses. Adding labels such as "The Batman Shooting" to the incident is proof. They think with a catchy name the people will find it more appealing. What's wrong with just a simple "Tragedy in Aurora"? Apparently that is too boring.Workingdanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00431559781969929972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5554244491284441468.post-58667929410662572562012-07-24T15:06:05.128-04:002012-07-24T15:06:05.128-04:00I wholeheartedly agree! Now for crap that bugs me:...I wholeheartedly agree! Now for crap that bugs me: the use of the word "allegedly" by the media. I know they have to use it - I know everyone is innocent until proven guilty. The newscasters around here are so careful to make sure they use the words "alleged" or "allegedly" that they repeat it several times in one sentence. This isn't a direct quote, but just an example: "The shit nugget allegedly opened fire at the Batman movie, where he allegedly killed and/or injured several people. The alleged killer appeared in court today, and did not speak a word about his alleged behavior." <br /><br />I bet the loved ones of the victims wish that they were only "allegedly" dead, becuase then there would still be a possibility that they were still alive.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214648973584825799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5554244491284441468.post-81948529577862334262012-07-24T13:36:33.310-04:002012-07-24T13:36:33.310-04:00No, I'm not blaming all the parents and in fac...No, I'm not blaming all the parents and in fact after reading the post you referred me to is making me almost wish I didn't write the last few lines of this post. With that being said I am keeping them in there, not because I exactly feel that all nut jobs had bad parents but more for the parents who don't take an invested interest in their children, I understand that, like Mouthy Barber Wife put, some kids are born into this world "broken".<br /><br />The main thing I hope people get out of this post is don't go looking for something or someone else to blame for the actions of another. As a geek, it pisses me off to hear silly things like video games getting blamed for a killing...if the kid is under 18, who bought or allowed the video game system and video game into the house? <br /><br />You are correct the parents are not always to blame.Who Woulda Thought?https://www.blogger.com/profile/14492854309076767707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5554244491284441468.post-71177058906865918532012-07-24T13:07:47.324-04:002012-07-24T13:07:47.324-04:00I agree with you on 99.5% of this Kevin. I read a...I agree with you on 99.5% of this Kevin. I read a blo yesterday that disturbed me with the number of moms who are vigilantly refusing to allow their children to play with guns because they think it will cause their children to become cold, insensitive killers. It's nonsense for all the reasons you pointed out. And I agree that parents need to step up and parent, making sure the line between reality and fiction is not blurred. That said, there is a wonderful post out there by Mouthy Barber Wifehttp://mouthybarbermom.blogspot.com/2012/07/the-darkness.html that explains pretty much why the parents are not always to blame. Excellent post Kevin. Well put.Linda Royhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11285985403444531922noreply@blogger.com