Shooting at showing of 'Dark Knight Rises'

[bandit]

Yeah, the greatest gift we could give the people who WERE injured in this is to remember them and carry on without giving this guy all the showcasing he would like. In fact, if people just go about and watch this movie and live life saying "SCREW FEAR," then I think that will be the best retaliation. Treat people with kindness and respect. Still find a reason to share a laugh with someone. Turn your music up! Do something silly. Leave a little extra in the tip jar. Carry on! That's what to do.

 

[Twisted Tails]

Yeah, the greatest gift we could give the people who WERE injured in this is to remember them and carry on without giving this guy all the showcasing he would like. In fact, if people just go about and watch this movie and live life saying "SCREW FEAR," then I think that will be the best retaliation. Treat people with kindness and respect. Still find a reason to share a laugh with someone. Turn your music up! Do something silly. Leave a little extra in the tip jar. Carry on! That's what to do.

I heard about it Red and it was...oh awful. Think about those slly creatures and this monster....kills them. That's terrible! Sure the Doozers and us silly creatures have justice of who's guilty and innocent, but someone reacting from a character that monster went crazy for...oh woe..I don't believe this. Why? Why do they do things that we never do. Where's the peace, harmony and friendship. Oh well, (sighs) so much for Perfect Harmony when interrupting it toi us (silly creatures).

 

[bandit]

Yeah, tell me about it. It's just another stunning display of inhumane cruelty and callousness. No hope for people who are wired that way. That's why we have to fight twice as hard with kindness, understanding, friendship, love, laughter, music and all of the things and people that make life worth living. Yeah, I know its hammy and cheezy to say something as Hallmark as this but it's the truth, isn't it?

"Be the change you wish to see."

Charge on! Go forth and live fully, and always stick your neck out for those in need. CONQUER fear, loathing, cruelty and evil with a little kindness. Spread it around ^_- liberally.

Pass it on!

 

[CensoredAlso]

That's why we have to fight twice as hard with kindness, understanding, friendship, love, laughter, music and all of the things and people that make life worth living.

And better health care. ; )

 

[bandit]

And better health care. ; )

HAHAHAHA! RIGHT! And Gun control. All of that still applies. I guess we just have to smile while doing it.

 

[Drtooth]

Okay... the verdict of the trial that really doesn't need to take place (he turned himself in for one thing) is on, and the big crazy "Joker" wanna be murderer is crying.

You heard me. Legitimately sad and crying.

Gah. What a (word for cat/derogatory term for something else)! He's not even bat-crackers enough to smugly smile with no remorse for it. Why would he even do such a thing if he doesn't even enjoy the media storm around him? Not that it would make it better, but really... anyone feel bad for a mass murder nutcase? If he was going to feel that bad, WHY the freaking freak did he do that?

Jeez. What a LOSER! I hope he drops the soap in the shower... multiple times.

 

[CensoredAlso]

Okay... the verdict of the trial that really doesn't need to take place

Well to be fair, the process of the law isn't just for him, it's for all of us. It may seem redundant in this case but if they're lax on one person we could all be in trouble.

If he was going to feel that bad, WHY the freaking freak did he do that?

Because he's likely not well in the head. It's bizarre the way people try to find reasons for these things. Very often the person is just insane. Real life isn't always like comic books where the bad guy wants to "take over the world." Sometimes he's just a pathetic person who can't control his own mind.

Of course I don't know this guy and everything is speculation. But I do think we need to be more aware of what can go wrong with people mentally.

 

[Drtooth]

Well to be fair, the process of the law isn't just for him, it's for all of us. It may seem redundant in this case but if they're lax on one person we could all be in trouble.

I got plea bargaining confused with giving yourself up to police. D'oh!

Because he's likely not well in the head. It's bizarre the way people try to find reasons for these things. Very often the person is just insane. Real life isn't always like comic books where the bad guy wants to "take over the world." Sometimes he's just a pathetic person who can't control his own mind.

Of course I don't know this guy and everything is speculation. But I do think we need to be more aware of what can go wrong with people mentally.

It takes a special kind of mental atrophy to have absolutely no sympathy and have no remorse opening fire on a crowded movie theater, killing children, but then getting all "OH SNAP" teary eyed when he's in trouble. I was all expecting him to be laughing his butt off, saying "look what I have done! I exist and am important, and made people afraid to see a major film," flipping off the cameras. But to finally get an "Oh Snap" moment at the trial? The time for an Oh Snap moment was realizing how freaking disgusting his actions would have been and all the jail time or DEATH penalty that he was to face for doing it.

Every news item that pops up is ANOTHER face palm. They're saying that when he dropped out of school he tried to join a gun range, but the owner of said range rejected him for leaving disturbing messages on their phone system. I screamed "RED FLAG" at the top of my lungs when I heard that. Too bad said owner of shooting range didn't have the common sense or basic I.Q. of a piece of fruit to report those disturbing messages to the police. In a post 9-11 world, that shouldn't have gone ignored.

 

[fuzzygobo]

I don't know if you could classify him as insane. Disturbed, yes, but I don't think an insane person would have the wherewithall to systematically stock weapons, booby-trap his apartment to create a possible diversion
(and cause more collateral damage in the process), enter/exit an emergency exit in close proximity to his car, arm himself to the teeth, protect every square inch of his body, and spray the audience with bullets at the exact moment there's a shooting scene on the screen. He had to meticulously lay all this out to pull off a stunt like this. This could not have been some random act/snap.

It was hard to read his body language at times during his court appearance- is he insane or trying to get you to believe he is? If he was crying, and showed the slightest degree of remorse, I'm not sure if that would fit the profile of insanity. (Temporary, maybe, some lawyer might argue).

If he is found not to be insane, and does get sentenced to prison, he's going to be such a big target. Just like with Jeffrey Dahmer, somebody in prison will want to be famous for wasting him.

I'm sure a lot of people in this country would love to exact some kind of revenge on him. But no matter what his fate may be, it won't bring the twelve victims back, nor will it bring closure to the victims' families any faster.

(Rhetorical question time): so where do we go from here?

 

[Twisted Tails]

I don't know if you could classify him as insane. Disturbed, yes, but I don't think an insane person would have the wherewithall to systematically stock weapons, booby-trap his apartment to create a possible diversion
(and cause more collateral damage in the process), enter/exit an emergency exit in close proximity to his car, arm himself to the teeth, protect every square inch of his body, and spray the audience with bullets at the exact moment there's a shooting scene on the screen. He had to meticulously lay all this out to pull off a stunt like this. This could not have been some random act/snap.

It was hard to read his body language at times during his court appearance- is he insane or trying to get you to believe he is? If he was crying, and showed the slightest degree of remorse, I'm not sure if that would fit the profile of insanity. (Temporary, maybe, some lawyer might argue).

If he is found not to be insane, and does get sentenced to prison, he's going to be such a big target. Just like with Jeffrey Dahmer, somebody in prison will want to be famous for wasting him.

I'm sure a lot of people in this country would love to exact some kind of revenge on him. But no matter what his fate may be, it won't bring the twelve victims back, nor will it bring closure to the victims' families any faster.

(Rhetorical question time): so where do we go from here?

Fuzzygobo, I understand! That monster or a man filled with insanity or even anger has no right to kill innocent children, women, and men. If they want to enjoy a show, there are doing it for their pleasure. That monster...ugh! I lost all hope and I...don't know what to say about him anymore. It's too terrble! (cries)! Can someone hand a muffin or something? I can't hear anything this awful anymore (cries and put her tissue to her eyes). Why do I ask why? Why did that awful creature wanted to kill silly creatures...Fraggle fans....or who knows what they are. Still, war or seeking revenge is wrong. Oh well, the world does move me so, but if he is crazy, I would never go near him. Nope! Foy your information, listen before you speak, you vicous monster.