Amish Shooting

[Jack Jones]

It doesn’t surprise me that there are ChiefDelphians who are impressed that some of those girls graciously accepted their demise. Nor am I surprised that other CDers imagine some kind of hero coming to the rescue. What I am surprised about is the kinds of things on which we choose to dwell. Even more surprising are the kinds of things our moderators allow, and those that they do not.

If there were an Amish FIRST team (imagine that), then this thread would not have gotten off the ground. I ask you what’s the difference? Please treat the victims with some respect and refrain from ghoulish speculation.

[KenWittlief]

I have absolute respect and admiration for the beliefs, faith and dedication the Amish people have for their way of life. Every person has the right to choose their own lifestyle, and they will experience both the rewards and consequences for the path they decide to follow.

I recognize the young lady in that school house acted within the scope of her religious and personal beliefs. I hope it is acceptable to say that, what was the right course of action for her may not be the right response for everyone else, without being disrespectful in any way.

[Jack Jones]

In my opinion the facts are these. The Amish just want to be left alone. We should respect that; even when there is no chance they will ever know what we suppose. On the other hand, the kinds of sub-humans that perpetrate these atrocities do so to get attention. We should deny them that! I’m sure that FOX and CNN will ride the story as long as it has legs; and then the copycats will crave to get their 15 minutes. Do we on CD really need to participate? Do you want the next shooter to come from your school to here to see if he/she finally got our attention?

[KenWittlief]

for every crazy person with a gun there are thousands and thousands of people ready and willing to devote their lives to help others.

I was very touched by the fact that many people from the Amish community attended the funeral of the gunman, and not to dance on his grave, but to offer support and kindness to his family. They recognized the man was very disturbed and sick, and that he destroyed the lives of his own family as well as the lives of others.

The outpouring from the nation has been incredible. From todays news:

Amish community leaders issued a statement Tuesday thanking emergency workers for their help and outsiders for their support and donations.

"...The whole community, Amish and others, were horrified and shocked that such evil could be done to the most innocent members of our peaceful community," the statement said.

More than $700,000 has been contributed to a fund that will go toward medical bills and other expenses, including modifying homes and schools to accommodate the surviving girls' needs, they said.

"Each act of kindness, the prayers and every gift, small or large, comfort us and assure us that our spirits will heal even though the painful loss will always be with us."

[KenWittlief]

from todays news

all I can say is WOW!

http://articles.news.aol.com/news/_a...00010000000001