do you think its phony when people get all compassionate after a tragedy like VT?

Question

cause lots of people are dying everyday and nobody cares unless its someone they know personally, but with 911 and VT some people act like its personal. i think its phony.

Answer 1

I agree, Soldiers are dying everyday in Iraq and no one really seems to be getting mad about that. ts sad yes but don't take it personal, or try and push an agenda like banning guns.

Answer 2

I think it depends on the person. I care about the people who suffered at VT and during 911. But, I also care for the troops who are risking their lives all over the world, and I care for the suffering of the people of Darfur. I care for the children who are being sold into prostitution in places like Thailand, and for the poor in our own backyards who are not getting as much attention as the poor people in other countries.

I think the compassion is only phony when people use it for their own agendas, and what they can get out of the tragedy.

It's just sad that it takes something as drastic as VT and 911 to bring people closer, but then a few months later, they go back to their isolated and narcissistic lives like nothing happened.

Answer 3

I was just thinking about that because every single day i sign onto yahoo there is a line reporting how many people were killed by a suicide bomber in the middle east. its so sad because its the norm. i dont know if i would call it phony but i think that the tragedies like 9/11 and VT that get world or nationwide coverage force us to pay attention and this awakens the compassion in us that has perhaps become dormant.

Answer 4

It is phony in a sense.... but in another sense it is not.... I will explain:


People react the way they do to these situations because they generalise. They overgeneralise.

Something goes through the subconscious of the average person early on that makes them relate to what is being said.... and when they hear "X person was killed"... they tend to imagine "X" as being someone they know.... BUT... this is only early on.
Later.. the subconscious mind starts running more fluidly and no longer goes through this... It just immediately relates the news of someone dying to a negative reaction... UNLESS it is overridden by that person being someone who they exceptionally hate.

They don't honestly feel sad that the people in question died; They are just going through a rote response to hearing of someone being killed... further supported by the similar rote response of their peers.


On the other hand... when I hear about things like that, I have my own alternative rote response: I laugh.
At some point in the past I decided that it is funny when other people die.... and furthermore that their death frees up resources for those still alive, and is thus a positive thing for the living. It has become so second-nature now I don't even think about it when I start laughing at what human meatbags call a "tragedy" .... so I suppose it is much the same thing.
I certainly don't spend my time laughing because people are dying all the time... It isn't really on the forefront of my mind.

Answer 5

Now usually I don't like GWB but in his statement is the reason why we care. Schools should be places of safety, and it did cut close to home because in America it is complusary to go to school. It should be a safe place to learn and grow.

There are some places in our community where we accept them as safe, civilians have the right to be safe, universities, school work places. Other places like warzones are not safe, everyone knows this and when you become a soldier you have to face the fact that you may go out and die.

I think its appalling that although America is a world leader it comes third in deaths relating to gun crimes, South America leading and Brazil coming in second. I think its appalling that you can count yourself on the level of a third world country and still have people crying up for greater leniency on gun control. Like that would solve the problem. You are 50 times more likely to be shot in America then you are in Britain or Australia and the reason behind it is clear. You have no gun control laws, getting a gun is as easy as getting a library card its a joke.

But back to the topic, this ability to get involved and be touched by a disaster is what makes us human. These things should make you mad, they should make you pissed off and above all it should make you stand up and go 'this is wrong, I demand a change'. When something happens in another country a non democratic 3rd world country we have very little power, but when this happens on our doorsteps it means we have to get up and take a stand for what is right.

If we don't, it might as well happen again and again

Answer 6

We shouldn't judge other people’s feelings. Many of us parents who have had, or have, children in college can’t help but take this personally.

I learned about the shooting when I was in my church’s office Monday afternoon, while there for a funeral of an elderly man. This man had lived a long and productive life. One could say that his time had come. While sad for the family’s loss, I know that all life is temporary.

But young college students just beginning their lives, death isn’t supposed to take them. As a mom, yes, I do take it personally. Many of the soldiers are the same age or even younger than the students. Yes, I feel that too.

This should serve as a reminder of how fleeting life can be. There are no guarantees for any of us. We should make each day count. Love. Value all the people in your life and in your community.

Answer 7

They worship the beast, Ishmael is the first born of Abraham, born of the flesh and the will of man. Isaac was born in the house of Abraham, but of the Holy Spirit.

Jesus said; When the unclean spirit goes out of a man, it walketh in dry places seeking rest, and finding none says to himself I will go back to my house from whence I came out of.

But when he has come, he find the house has been emptied swept and garnished and 7 other spirits more wicked then he, with him and they all enter in and dwell therein. and the last state of the man is worst than the first.

You must overcome not only your sins but the sins of the other 7. The 7th Age is the Age of the unbelievers, and their hearts shall wax cold. They shall not know God, because they all have turned to the beast.

I tell you truth do not be deceived by the god of Moses, believe only in the Gospel as given by Jesus Christ.

Answer 8

Really I can't judge how people truly feel. My personal reaction I can speak of though. First thing that came to mind when it happened was oh great another nut. Going to be a lot of sad families and friends.Second thought, now we are going to hear about this on the media 10 hours a day for at least a week.
Third thought , wonder what King Bush and the Bush Bunch are pulling while everyone is distracted with this.

Answer 9

Normal people are usually complacently wrapped up in their own lives, and feel shock and horror when something like this happens.

Unfortunately, they return to their comfort zone as quickly as possible.

But no, I don't believe that it is phony. I just wish that it would make people want to change and do something to help the world.

Answer 10

in the beginning I do sense undesirable while American troops are wounded and killed. they're in my recommendations and prayers continuously. We as a rustic can by no ability do sufficient for them and their families. There maximum relatively is unhappiness, yet with that there is likewise gratitude for what they're doing and exhilaration for wherein the form they're doing it. That being mentioned our troops are in a conflict zone and there is an inherent threat that they are in possibility. on the same time as the pupils have been in a style room getting to understand, a place the place a guy or woman can assume to be risk-free and not in possibility of dropping their existence. regrettably some unwell S O B took that far flung from them and that i wish he burns in hell

Answer 11

For some it is phony, but for most such an extensive tragedy is just a wake up call. It's easy to forget that bad things happen all the time when you don't see them or it's just to one person. When it happens en masse like this, it's hard to ignore or forget.