I am very concerned. Today a 19 year old boy has shot at a school here in Erfurt in eastern Germany 17 people and himself. Mainly teachers, some few of the pupils and a policeman.
I...helpless...aaah, shit!

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It's always tragic when something like that happens and I fear that it's becoming a trendy thing to do. They need to ban guns don't they.

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ooooooh legend~ I think I love you!

German Steve~ I am so sorry that this has happened. It is soooo horrible when children feel so helpless, powerless in their lives that they turn to what they have repeatedly seen as a way to gain attention/ help, violence. That song "Youth of a Nation" pretty much says it all. My positive thoughts are flowing to those who are in the midst of this tragedy.

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You do love me Lilith!

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Well they at least need to ban automatic and semi-automatic rifles and handguns....like they have done here in Australia. Nobody needs a gun like that for any reason. (except police etc)

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I have a feeling we do NOT want to start this conversation Legend...let's talk about sex or icecream.....

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Thank you. Yes, I agree with you about the wish for banning guns. But it seems to be more and more easy to have forbidden access to them. That guy had a pistol and a pumpgun, and at least the second one, probably both are impossible to get without "bigger" permission.
But he could do the attack, because he wanted.
We need to help to the helpless who cannot see any way out. We have to come back to a more peaceful life, a life with less competition, less reigned by money, and with more view for the problems of our neighbours.

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Well said Steve, im so sorry to hear what is happening. I to went through the pain of this type of thing in my home town. its hard to deal with, very hard....

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Lilith, it pains me to disagree with you....but running away never solved anything. I wanna argue about something!

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Legend~ let's argue about who will be on top first! One of the reasons we all get along so well here is that we tend to avoid serious discussions! Sex is safe... we all want it! If I have to get after you again Legend I will bring my whip .... now behave!

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Lilith - I will be on top of course....someone has to keep you under control

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Hi Steve, I am very saddened by the news of this tragedy which has occurred in your region of the world and I totally agree with your statement... people all over need to regain focus on the important things; Life, family, friends, doing good things for one another. After Sept. 11th this was brought into focus for us here in the U.S... Usually a commute driving to work was full of stress, being cut off, no one 'letting you in'... for about a month after that dreadful day in Sept, (maybe a little longer), people had there focus set on how good it was just to be able to drive to work instead of feeling (and driving) like they had to be in front of the next guy and get there first. (Regardless of the fact that they weren't going to the same place...) The point is, people were helping each other, instead of acting selfish. Uh,oh...

I'm on a soapbox....

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Steve, it's been going on way to long here already, tragic that it's spreading to your backyard.... Peace, y'all...

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Steve ---

So sorry to hear about that tragic situation... My heart goes out to everyone involved, and to the whole community.

*Big hugs to you and yours.*

--- sweetstuff

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While I agree with legend, I also do with Lilith, there are certain unspoken rules here, and that is why everyone gets along so well.
It is always a tragedy, and becoming an epidemic in the world.

It saddens me... Steve, my heart goes out to you.

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