I am an Asian. I know that people will say that it doesn't matter what the race is, but from what I can tell...people seem to be pointing this out a lot.
Do you think this will have any negative consequences. Realistically...not based on your personal opinion, but the tendency of human nature to blame...
I don't think anything bad is going to happen, but I was just curious about opinions.
2007-04-16 18:44:01 · 15 answers · asked by bones_to_heaven 2 in News & Events ➔ Other - News & Events
Excuse me (to one of the posters)? I cried when I heard the news. I stayed up late watching the news. There is more than one side to every story. I care about the school's side, the SHOOTER'S perspective, and the students. In order to make intelligent opinions, you must learn to view facts on a multi-dimensional basis.
2007-04-16 18:48:58 · update #1
Realistically? Yes and no. Normal people will view this for what it is--a horrible tragedy perpetrated by an insane individual.
But those who are racist will seize on this as an excuse to indulge their hatred. It's not that there willl be more bigotry against Asians--but those who are bigots will be more vocal for a while.
That's not fair--but it will have to play itself out. Don't be bothered too much by it--it will pass.
2007-04-16 19:03:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was unaware of what had happened until my Shangahainese friend, Zhuoying told me. She was very upset too. Most Asians have an excellent reputation because they are so dilligent to study and work. They become leaders in their field and great neighbors and friends.
There will be some people who make ugly remarks but you should ignore them.
The individual who was responsible for the shooting was an Asian student but it is not WHY he performed the shooting. This was the largest casualty from such a shooting but there have been many others and those were caused by non-Asians.
The rampage was planned. The shooter was heavily armed with two handguns a 9mm and a 22 and plenty of ammo plus a vest.
What caused his meltdown? It was likely a combination of:
o-- cultural shock (he was a foreign student from Shanghai)
o-- romantic bollux (was she his "girlfriend" how long had they been involved he had the "if I can't have her no one can syndrome") and
o-- poor grades (an Oriental student usually focuses on studying).
The shooter is the ***ONLY*** one responsible for the deaths.
It is difficult to emotionally process such a horrible event. Sometimes people react in stages such as denial, anger and blaming. This is a normal chain of reaction to tragedy towards the acceptance of the event.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kubler-Ross_model
It is a horrible, horrible tragedy but in time, it will fade from public view. Only those who have suffered a personal loss will be faced with the struggle to overcome their grief and restructure their life.
Security guards can only provide a "sense" of security. They cannot provide virtual security. The objective of the security guard is to take control of the situation, keep people calm, stop panic.
After the reports have been filed, the investigations have been completed and the recommendations made, people will calm down and feel secure, then complacent.
Most of the people in the self-help group Parents of Murdered Children have strong feelings about this issue as well as Citizens against Homicide. (Members of both national groups have suffered the loss of a loved one to homicide) Compassionate Friends is also a self-help group however it is for parents who have lost a child to any cause homicide, accidental death or disease.
http://www.pomc.com
http://www.pomc.org
http://www.murdervictims.com/CAH.html
http://www.compassionatefriends.org
People in these organizations spend a lot of time writing letters to parole boards, and getting legislation passed like Michigan's "truth in sentencing" and sentencing guidelines" (despite the fiscal impact).
2007-04-16 20:59:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, I believe SOME people will be blame the entire group for the acts of one. We live in a society where minorities have to answer for the acts of their own kind. It's almost never the same for the majority.
What I know for sure is that this is truly a sad tradegy. My thought and prayers go out to all VT students and their love ones. RIP.
2007-04-17 00:49:28 · answer #3 · answered by Callie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Simple common sense says that this has nothing to do with him being Asian. Consider how many tragedies happen every day. Consider past mass killings. Consider all the serial killers and child molesters that are in the news every few weeks. Now, how many of them are Asian? Not that many. I don't think you have anything to worry about.
2007-04-16 18:54:02 · answer #4 · answered by Mr. Taco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have a bad rep after the whole North Korea thing?
Do you have a bad rep from the Japanese in WWII?
Do you have a bad rep for some asian countries being communist?
Do you have a bad rep for soundly kicking American *** in Vietnam and Korea?
No. This won't change anything.
Besides, there are 6.5 billion people in the world. More than half of them are Asian. Do you want to anger over half the world?
2007-04-16 18:48:13 · answer #5 · answered by Rax 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No. There are those who will try to make it an issue, but asians typically enjoy a positive reputation in the US and I don't see the worst shooting incident in this nation's history tarnishing that. I think asians will be alright.
2007-04-16 18:48:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, this world is full of BIGOTS. REMEMBER HOW AFTER 9/11 EVERYONE SAID WE WON'T DO ARABS LIKE WE DID THE ASIANS IN WWII AT LEAST IN ATTITUDES AND STEREOTYPES? WORKED OUT REAL WELL, HUH?? I KNOW SO MANY PEOPLE WHO MAKE COMMENTS ABOUT ARABS WHEN SEEING ONE LIKE "THERE GOES OSAMA" ETC.
Unfortunately, there will probably be instances of hate crimes (jumpings, beatings, etc) at schools and on college campuses (although college kids TEND TO BE MORE OPEN MINDED AND ARE AT LEAST TRYING TO BE EDUCATED, SO IT ISN'T AS BAD AS IT COULD BE) because even that bottom 10% of society can go to college if they have the money
2007-04-16 18:52:09 · answer #7 · answered by Trojan8408 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, I really don't think so. This incident was so outrageous, I don't think people in general will pinpoint the killer's race as being significant. That would be so ridiculous, and I hope it doesn't happen. And for right now, I think most people are still in shock.
2007-04-16 18:49:14 · answer #8 · answered by Meowzer 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was really quite shocked to hear that it was an Asian that killed all of those people. I always associate Asians as calm and level-headed. Cos, really, it is rare to hear of many Asians losing their minds like this.
He is only one person and only ignorant people would lump this killer with Asians in general.
2007-04-16 18:48:11 · answer #9 · answered by B-Girl Karma 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't think any one is going to blame Asians for the shooting. It just doesn't sound right, no offense.
From the sounds of it, it was an isolated incident with one guy just losing the plot. Could of been any guy.
2007-04-16 18:47:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋