O/T - Explosions at the Boston Marathon

[E93]

Originally Posted by cyseymour

Really tragic not only for the victims but for the perpetrators as well.

+1

Revenge and hate only perpetuate the cycle imho.
JimB

[Leon]

Originally Posted by E93

+1

Revenge and hate only perpetuate the cycle imho.
JimB

Jim- I could be wrong but if your 8 yr old son was blown to smithereens in front of your face, and your daughter had her leg blown off, in front of your face, you might feel differently.....but maybe not.

[cubsfan-budman]

Originally Posted by Leon

Jim- I could be wrong but if your 8 yr old son was blown to smithereens in front of your face, and your daughter had her leg blown off, in front of your face, you might feel differently.....but maybe not.

That absolutely does not take away from Jim's assertion. No good comes from perpetuating the cycle of violence.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by cubsfan-budman

That absolutely does not take away from Jim's assertion. No good comes from perpetuating the cycle of violence.

I disagree. Bin Laden got what he deserved. He won't be killing anyone else. Cycle stopped (for him). One of these current Boston terrorists got what he deserved. He won't kill anyone else. One more to go, then he won't kill anyone else. Those three will have their cycles stopped. And if more people kill innocent people they too should have their cycles ended. Just my opinion. Moral of the story, don't kill innocent people.

[bigwinnerx]

Originally Posted by Leon

And if more people kill innocent people they too should have their cycles ended.

No disrespect meant Leon, but, as you state, in this "battle" there is no singular cycle. Thus, it is perpetual.

[bbcarddan]

No confirmation yet but I have a feeling they got him. Reports are a body in a boat in backyard after heavy gunfire!

[scooter729]

Praying this might be it - so scary to watch this footage now on live tv of my old neighborhood....

[Kenny Cole]

But it doesn't have to be about revenge and hate. If your dog has rabies you may love it but you still put it down. If you don't, you endanger everyone around you.

I feel similarly about this kid and others like him. It isn't about hate, its about safety. I may feel sad for him and wonder why he became what he is now, but that really doesn't change anything. If you don't capture him or put him down, everyone else is endangered. If that is perpetuating the cycle, so be it. At least, hopefully, there is one less killer out there.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Kenny Cole

But it doesn't have to be about revenge and hate. If your dog has rabies you may love it but you still put it down. If you don't, you endanger everyone around you.

I feel similarly about this kid and others like him. It isn't about hate, its about safety. I may feel sad for him and wonder why he became what he is now, but that really doesn't change anything. If you don't capture him or put him down, everyone else is endangered. If that is perpetuating the cycle, so be it. At least, hopefully, there is one less killer out there.

I think we are on the same page Kenny. That being said, I am sorry....if my daughter was maimed or killed I would hate the person that did it and want revenge. I am weak in that respect.

[Kenny Cole]

I would too.

[Ease]

Me three.

[howard38]

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[EvilKing00]

Originally Posted by leon

jim- i could be wrong but if your 8 yr old son was blown to smithereens in front of your face, and your daughter had her leg blown off, in front of your face, you might feel differently.....but maybe not.

+1000000000