Media & Journalism - April 2007

Why is it that in cases like Va Tech and Columbine, when the
murderers kill themselves and are unable to be questioned, the media automatically starts placing blame elsewhere. In the Va Tech scenerio it's the campus security for not reacting sooner. In the Columbine case, they tried to make Harris and Kleybold out to be the victims, not the agressors. And do you think that had the killer/killers lived, they would close the case and soley blame the individuals?

2007-04-17 17:30:30 · 6 answers · asked by saq428 6

2007-04-17 16:56:57 · 7 answers · asked by Kimlyl 1

Bad things happen in April!
Waco Texas Massacre April 19th 1993
Oklahoma Bombing April 19th 1995
Columbine April 20th 1999
Virginia Tech Massacre April 16th 2007

2007-04-17 16:32:23 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Columbine, the Oklahoma City Bombing, and now the Virginia tech massacre, all happened on or within days of April 20. Does it have to do with April 20 being Hitler's birthday, or is it just coincidence?

2007-04-17 16:01:53 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-17 15:58:07 · 9 answers · asked by doobiecheeks 1

that guy shot them people at Virgina tech. Not how he got the gun.Any one can get a gun at the nearest city or out of the news paper. what was going on there to make a man kill them yung men. kind of strange if you ask me

2007-04-17 15:48:51 · 4 answers · asked by the oz 2

2007-04-17 15:46:10 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

He sat right on the radio and called Imus a cracker on the radio but that is all well and good.And he was not joken like Imus was.

2007-04-17 15:14:08 · 13 answers · asked by glw11861 1

I just watched an interview with President and his wife, done by Charles Gibson on ABC about the shootings a V. Tech. Did it look to anyone else like Bush had been crying?

2007-04-17 15:13:19 · 6 answers · asked by Haveitlookedat 5

2007-04-17 14:59:17 · 4 answers · asked by jessy w 1

The vile crime that happened yesterday and the way the media in the US dealt with it drew my attention to something striking: why wasn' t the culprit called a 'terrorist'? I think this is a systematic illusionment of the American people, because they want the word 'terrorism' to be attached to someone who is Arab or Muslim, or someone who is tied to these epithet. What do you think?Descent answers only

2007-04-17 14:58:39 · 32 answers · asked by LaRoseJaune 1

I listened to his roommates on CNN and got distinct impression this kid was definitely troubled, but also the butt of jokes...people we gotta' start being kinder to one another. Some people are powderkegs...let's recognize it!

2007-04-17 14:28:46 · 17 answers · asked by Solitaire in the South 2

Im making a list....In my mind. would you like to add ?????

2007-04-17 13:48:06 · 5 answers · asked by apup76 3

I see alot of people on here wanting to ban guns. Please tell me then, who will protect me and my family from a criminal? The police? What should I do if someone is breaking in my house? What should I do if someone is shooting at ME? Come on gun control guys, help me out here. What is my alternative if you take my guns?

2007-04-17 13:29:57 · 10 answers · asked by SPEED__PHREAK 2

I asked a question that was kind of unorganized and it has many great responses but not in the way I wanted it; my bad.

I am curious what the public thinks:

1. How would you treat the killers parents if you met them?
2. On what aspects can you blame them, if at all?
3. How will this affect the parents' future?
4. Would you agree that the parents of the killer need as much support (or even MORE support) in the aftermath?

I am very curious what the public response would be to these very important questions. I really feel for his parents.

PS... remember, this question is regarding ONLY the killers parents. I am not interested in anything else at this time. Thank you!

2007-04-17 13:29:21 · 15 answers · asked by SouthCali4LifeSD 3

2007-04-17 13:26:53 · 4 answers · asked by SpinNmarty 2

2007-04-17 13:21:58 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

http://endtime.com/default.asp

2007-04-17 13:02:43 · 4 answers · asked by Wayne S 3

The latest news is he killed them all with the Glock and the .22 was not used. He must have had to re-load numerous times. There had to be at some point an opportunity to stop him, right? Does anyone have any input on this?

2007-04-17 12:51:56 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-17 12:31:29 · 4 answers · asked by FRANCIS M 1

Every time I see his photo, I cringe. At least put it on the news page but not the front page. He needs as little attention as possible. Mourn the victims. Do not glorify the killer with any more attention than needed. Anyone agree?

2007-04-17 12:30:47 · 10 answers · asked by 6th Finger 2

I am interested in learning more about the sick writings he wrote. CNN refused to broadcast due to the violent nature of the works. A link or more in depth description would be appreciated.

2007-04-17 12:11:00 · 6 answers · asked by trigunmarksman 6

2007-04-17 11:46:25 · 11 answers · asked by OLD SKOOL ( discreet ) 1

2007-04-17 09:47:13 · 3 answers · asked by d4d9er 5

For some reason I cannot concentrate today after everything that happened yesterday. I just couldn't imagine going through what everyone at Virgina Tech went through. I can't stop thinking about it. Has this horrible tragedy effected you in any way?

2007-04-17 09:27:47 · 15 answers · asked by TJ 4

Why, in every ad or picture featuring George W. Bush, do they put the photo up where he's in mid sentence so he looks completely and utterly retarded? It's kind of annoying. I mean, they probably tell their photographers "Hey...make sure you get a picture of him while he's in the middle of talking." I don't remember the last time I've ever seen a picture of the man where he didn't look stupid from being in the middle of saying something...or if I've ever seen such a picture at all!

PLEASE don't answer with things like "because George W Bush sucks." or the like. I know this...we don't need to hear it 20 times from 20 different people.

2007-04-17 09:24:41 · 12 answers · asked by Ryan 2

I am extremely distraught after hearing the news of the shooting/ massacre at VT school. I myself attend college and although you may not know everyone personally at the school , you feel a bond and relationship with them somehow, I am sure those of you that attend or have attended a college know what I mean, or for any school in that matter. what could have caused a person to be so evil?

All I can imagine is the terror and horror that the students and teachers felt and how they must have begged for mercy before he killed them. how can you look at a person begging for theri lives then kill them? I wish he lived so he could suffer in prison? do you ?

Also after 9/11 people became prejudice towards anyone who looked of middle eastern descent, will this cause you to look at asains differently?

please pray for teh families and friends of those who lost their lives.
may you have a blessed day!

2007-04-17 09:23:04 · 15 answers · asked by Tiffany.P 2

without doing things illegally .... im 19yrs old , i stand at 5/10 180 lbs, french,mexican, and spanish descent.... even though i wasnt mr.A student in high school but i believe im a pretty smart guy, i grauduated in 06 with a B average and out of all the friends i have, i make the most money. i make $600 a week sitting in an office making numbers but yet im not satisfied. i want more, at the moment i dont have kids and im not married .....HOW CAN I MAKE MORE MONEY ???

2007-04-17 08:19:59 · 25 answers · asked by Andrew Warrior 1

The Japanee government tried to set up the system to certify Japanese restaurants abroad that serve "real" Japanese cuisine, but gave it up because of critics "discriminatory." English papers publised here run the following headlines. Which is more appropriate?

a) Overseas restaurant certification nixed
b) Overseas restaurant certification off menu

2007-04-17 08:19:57 · 7 answers · asked by Taro K 1

2007-04-17 07:23:18 · 5 answers · asked by Brittany 1