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Date Posted: 06:05:35 04/03/01 Tue
Author: Lane
Author Host/IP: NoHost / 63.166.238.127
Subject: That is an excellent point. That didn't occur to me, but it is so true.
In reply to: Diane 's message, "Re: School Shootings" on 09:26:27 04/01/01 Sun

>I agree with most of these observations. But
>basically I think it boils down to todays society.
>There always have been guns, busy parents, and bullies
>in school. But the one thing that seems to bother me
>is the "Me First" attitude some people have developed.
> The running the traffic lights, cutting off people,
>speeding, and general lawlessness that has developed.
>Our children are right in the middle of this. What
>does this teach them about respect for other people
>when mommy and daddy don't follow the rules? Everyday
>I whitness this just driving my children to school.
>It makes me wonder what these parents are teaching
>their children on a day to day basis. And if I'm
>teaching my children to respect and follow the rules
>does that make them a target for these other children?
> Did you notice where this violence has been located?
>Not in the inner cities, but in the upper/middle
>class? Yes, it easy to point fingers but it is harder
>to find answers. I'm sorry I could go on like this
>forever......

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