Shooting at Virginia Tech — Page 3

mejusthavingfun - I'm sorry, I don't see your point. The federal gov't has done and can do more to help prevent these events, but like I said, they will still happen.

My point is that either the execution of procedures at VTech didn't happen properly, or the procedures in place need to be changed. That is an isolated issue at that campus. [It seems to me as if they have had a lot of problems - bomb threats, the other loose gunmen, etc. - and now the worst has happened. On CNN, students were saying how after the first shooting the lock-down was lifted and then the gunman went on a second rampage. If there was already a shooting, who's call was it to lift the first lock-down?

There's a lot we don't know right now so I don't want to speculate. I'm simply saying to bash Bush for THIS is a little far-fetched.

But I don't want to turn this thread into a political debate. Let's keep it focused on the event, the people, and their families.

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Updated On: 4/16/07 at 02:32 PM

This is what we are getting on the president's reaction -

President Bush was described Monday as shocked and saddened by the mass shooting at Virginia Tech, the deadliest incident of campus violence ever in this country.


"He was horrified and his immediate reaction was one of deep concern for the families of the victims, the victims themselves, the students, the professors and all the people of Virginia who have dealt with this shocking incident," White House deputy press secretary Dana Perino said. "His thoughts and prayers are with them."


"The president believes that there is a right for people to bear arms, but that all laws must be followed," Perino said, noting that Bush and Education Secretary Margaret Spellings held a conference on school gun violence last October. "Certainly, bringing a gun into a school domitory and shooting ... is against the law and something someone should be held accountable for," Perino said.


A gunman opened fire in a dormitory and classroom at Virginia Tech, situated in the city of Blacksburg in southwest Virginia, killing at least 21 people. The gunman was killed but it was unclear whether he was shot by police or took his own life. After the shootings, all entrances to the campus were closed and classes were canceled through Tuesday.


The university reported shootings at opposite sides of the 2,600-acre campus — first at about 7:15 a.m. at a coed residence hall that houses 895 people and about two hours later at an engineering building. One student was killed in the dorm and the others were killed in a classroom, according to Virginia Tech Police Chief W.R. Flinchum.


She said that federal assistance is available if Virginia authorities request help. Perino said it was premature to discuss whether Bush would travel to the Blacksburg area.

Bush Said Shocked at College Shootings

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AP: Government officials say shooting is deadliest rampage in US history.

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My heart is very heavy right now. I wish all those directly affected by this horrendous act of violence strength and blessings.

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Oh no, that's horrible. I live near there and my brother's gonna go to college there...

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It's terrible. My prayers go out to all those affected by this senseless incident. It's days like these that make me wonder what is happening to the world.

Updated On: 4/16/07 at 03:15 PM

sweetsiren, I hope you have people who you can turn to for support, in addition to your friends here.

Hang in there, and do not be afraid to ask for help, if you need it.

It's senseless. So much loss...

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So many school shootings seem to happen around this time of year. This is around the Colombine shooting as well as Waco. (if I remember)
Sometimes I think we as a people will never learn. How sad and tragic. I hope and pray that the families of those who were killed, and those who survived may find peace.

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After this, there will no longer be a Second Amendment right to bear Assault Weapons. There never was and there never should have been.

May God rest their souls.

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mominator, funny you mention that.

So many things happen this week in April, I always know it because it's the week of my dad's birthday. Columbine happened eight years ago this week, Oklahoma City bombing was 12 years ago this week. That's why so many times they look at terrorism and extremeism because Hitler's birthday is 20 April, this week is a high activity one.

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Updated On: 4/16/07 at 03:40 PM

According to CNN, it was a student.

This is so scary. One of my friends goes to VT, but luckily I got in touch with him and he and all of his friends are fine.

Sweetsiren, my heart goes out to you and everyone else. If you need to talk to someone, please feel free to PM me.

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everythingtaboo, today is also Patriots Day here in Massachusetts, (the start of the American Revolution.) Horrible things such as this always seem to happen.

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