Today's events at Virginia Tech have left me quite speechless on the matter. I cannot fully comprehend the tragic events. I'll probably write more once credible, specific facts emerge. Until then, I think of the students my school sends to Va. Tech, many in the engineering program. I just don't want to talk about it right now, but I'm trying to understand this as a regular person and as an educator. My thoughts and prayers go out to the families and friends of all of those involved. Ugh.
I heard the shooter was Asian. I reckon he got a "B" in math and freaked out. Heh.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I'm going to hell.
Oh, Wyatt. We still like you.
ReplyDeleteI'm just wondering about this "Asian" classification...
ReplyDeleteI recall several instances where "disadvantaged youths" were referred to as "Asian."
Can I ever do anything serious? Damnit!
ReplyDeleteI can't understand the mentality of creeps like that. The self-rightousness of rosie ought to be something to behold today. Finger pointing has already started.
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He was nuts. A professor recognized it and it went no further (as far as we know). Countless times I've had to turn stuff into guidance counselors and there has always been follow-up with the kids. I'm afraid that in college, especially a big college that getting help is harder. Add to it that the young man is of a culture that probably made it hard for him to understand he needed help. It would be seen as a weakness and that is not acceptable. That's been my experience in my work with Asian students. A lot of students of Korean origins (that I teach) took this as a personal betrayal to their culture. Tough stuff.
ReplyDeleteRosie is a big, huge ass!
Excuse the poor writing skills. I'm tired and drained.
ReplyDeleteBtw, Rosie should really have a meltdown this week. The anniversary of Columbine is Friday.
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