Comments on: Homecoming Pizza Party Hit By Murder Spree

Police: Off-Duty Officer Killed Six, Before Being Shot To Death; Wisconsin Town In Shock

[jsaindon]

Do you live in a small town? I live here and I hung out with plenty of 14 year olds when I was 18. Hung out with 23 year olds too, whats that have to do with anything? It wasn''t an alcohol party with lots of people so before you get your panties in a bunch about parents, learn all you can about the case. Parent''s can only do so much anyway. This was pretty much a case of *** timing and a jealous uncontrolled ex-boyfriend. So do you suggest parents of 14 year olds lock their kids up becuase the world is a *** place sometimes? Get a grip and think about stuff before you run your mouth.

[sblake63]

Why were there 14 year olds hanging with 18 year olds. You dont let a 14 year old hang out or go to any parties PERIOD. Overnight sleep overs with girls their own age - fine. But letting a 14 year old girl hang with adult MEN. Thats bording on child neglect. Now look, parents lapse of judgment cost their daughter her life. PARENTS keep track of your *** kids!!!!!!!!!

[flreason]

Posted by slim1h2o at 07:51 AM : Oct 08, 2007

You missed my point, Slim. It wasn''t that feminism is a failure. My point is that gains by women have been undercut by the media''s focus on women as s*x toys. This objectification of women supports some men''s views of women as possessions and trophies rather than partners whose right to self-determination needs to be respected.

The idea of women as nothing but homemakers is a relatively recent phenomenon associated with the industrial revolution. When most of the U.S. population were engaged in farming, women and men (and children) worked side-by-side.

My comments also had a narrow focus, but they have a larger application: as a society, the concept of respect for others seems to be losing ground. Courteous people are becoming an endangered species, and many people seem to feel entitled to act out their anger and frustration without regard to the safety, rights, and feelings of others.

BTW, I also object to the objectification of men by some women. You can''t expect respect if you don''t give it.

[flreason]

"This is the first bonifide Cereal Killer cop story I have heard but if you have ever known any policeman personally its been my experience that the main reason they take that job is about A POWER TRIP or a repressed desire to kill someone."
Posted by didntinhale at 08:13 AM : Oct 08, 2007

What kind of cereal did he kill? Post Toasties?

A person who commits a series of murders is a serial killer. This person was a mass murderer: multiple murders at one event.

It''s hardly surprising that people who chose law enforcement are people who seek control. It is a testament to their characters that most of them exercise restraint and good judgment in the performance of their duties.

[flreason]

"Feminists claim there is no difference (other than the obvious physical) between men and women. ...But, women are as prone to commit crimes in fits of jealous rage as anyone else."
Posted by tuckerndfw at 07:44 AM : Oct 08, 2007

As usual, the extremists get the publicity. For most feminists the goal was equality OF OPPORTUNITY. We appreciate the unique qualities of each gender, but believe those differences don''t justify gender discrimination in college admissions, career goals and hiring practices. We acknowledge there are jobs at which men are more likely to be successful than women, and vice versa.

Now the number of boys continuing on to college is dropping. I''m equally concerned about that trend. I deplore commercials and "comedies" that protray men as stupid boors. Discrimination based on gender, ethnicity, age, or physical characteristics (handicaps, weight, "beauty", etc.) squanders human potential and we all lose as a result.

As for crimes by gender, U.S. Department of Justice statistics show 1.3 million women and .8 million men experience domestic violence annually. Homicides committed by females have declined from 1975 levels, while male perpetrated homicides are little changed. USDJ statistics also show men committed 93.3% of felony murders and 91.2% of gun homicides--hardly the parity you suggest. The exceptions grab the headlines.

[Krazcarl]

tucker not a bad post now cand you admit the cops in Az. went a little overboard??????????

[slim1h2o]

These Blackwater guys will be tomorrow''''s pyscho-killers and home-grown terrorists

You don''t need Blackwater, These kids are being "trained" in our school (yards) systems.

And I do believe that the women''s movement has been a detriment to our society.

[dana417]

The Second Ammendment allows us to be responsible for our own safety. I still believe that Police are the good guys. This was jealousy. After being stalkerized bt a couple of crazy ex''es, I am living happily ever with my firearms, close friends and my animals. Isn''t love great? I think it makes people crazy. Snap click.

[slim1h2o]

As a feminist, it''''s sad to say that I think women were more respected before we became "equal." Many men now see us as rivals rather than partners.
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Another feminist has come to realization that the womans movement has been a complete, and utter disaster for this country. If women stayed home to raise their kids, we might not have these stories. If you want a career, don''t have kids. Simple as that!

[Krazcarl]

This is sad I offer condolances to the victums and thier familys. When your older and have dated younger ladies you learn thier interest will change abrubtly and it sounds his ego couldn''t take it instead of moving on he sought vengence and lost his mind. I did know a man that shot his wife and himself and to be honest he had issues that were apparent the wife was seeking divorce. I feel for the sniper there is a good chance they knew each other. Yes his madness wreaked a lot of lives.