teedubbya wrote:They were not scripted or pawns any more than the verbiage you are using which is almost word for word from some right wing news sources I read as well as the NRA verbiage.
That's rich. The "kids" have most certainly been used as pawns in this incident, the last incident, the incident before that, and the incident before that. As many have already suggested it appears they where prepared and "scripted" for press conferences and town halls.
I have purposely avoided the media stories on this subject because of the bulls*t anti-gun knee-jerk rhetoric. I've simply stated my opinions. But funny how your offended by the thought it might be "word for word from some right wing news sources and the NRA" but overlook the "for the good of the children" pull on everyone's heart strings and the thought these kids have been "prepared" for public statements (even if by their parents).
Remember this is the same generation that brought you the "Pod Challenge" and the "No Lackin Challenge".
http://www.cigarbid.com/...hallenge-was-ridiculous I do feel sorry for the victims. But as I said before put blame where blame is due. Don't cry on my shoulder about what some deranged person did while taking my rights away.
Blame the armed resource officer for sitting on his azz and not doing a damn thing to save a single life.
Blame the School System and Federal guberment for not allowing teachers the right to protect themselves, or their students.
Blame the System for ignoring the numerous warning signs this deranged kid made known, and was still allowed to purchase firearms.
Save me "For the sake of the children" whining as an excuse to strip law-abiding citizens of their rights. These kids have most certainly been used as pawns by the media (just like last time), and that's exactly why I have refused to watch almost all media coverage on this event. The little I have seen has been downright pathetic.
Is there nothing else going on for the media to cover other than 24hr rhetoric over guns? The gun did not commit the crime.