[whataretheysaying] Mary Madigan: Virginia Tech

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Posted by Mary Madigan:
Virginia Tech
http://whataretheysaying.powerblogs.com/posts/1176831227.shtml


   Early reports of this tragedy reminded me of the Bronx [1]Happylandâ
   social club fire, an arson attack that killed 87 people. The arsonist
   was angry at his girlfriend, who was inside the club. He poured
   gasoline on the only exit and set the place on fire to show everyone
   how angry he was.

   That's the way the world works for buttheaded narcissistic ignoramuses
   like that arsonist and this shooter. If these idiots want to kill lots
   of innocent people, they'll find a way. Gun control, being armed and
   having accessible exits can only do so much. If we could find a way to
   end violent narcisisstic jealousy and the tendency of violent,
   narcissistic jealous assholes to indulge in stalking behaviour, we'd
   accomplish a lot.

   And if we want to talk about self defense, we ought to teach our kids
   early how to effectively [2]deck media vultures. I'm not too good at
   throwing punches - what did Bruce Willis use in [3]Die Hard, a right
   hook?

   If kids want to tell their story, they have internet access and they
   can blog it.

   Ron Coleman reports on the [4]heroism of Virginia Tech University
   Prof. Liviu Librescu, who was killed while trying to protect his
   students, blocking the door against the shooter in the hallway.

   His daughter-in-law Ayala Schmulevich said "He realized he had to save
   the students" she said. "That was the kind of man he was."

   More about professor [5]Librescu here.

   Ryan Clark was shot as he went to investigate a disturbance in the
   dorm where he was the resident student adviser.

   People usually suprise themselves when they react to situations like
   this, but it might help in general to be prepared. Instapundit has
   some links with advice about the [6]psychology of self-defense.

References

   1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Happy_Land_Social_Club
   2. http://www.deanesmay.com/posts/1176820737.shtml
   3. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1272/is_n2572_v121/ai_13385151
   4. http://likelihoodofsuccess.com/2007/04/17/some-did-fight-back/
   5. http://www.claremont.org/blogs/blogid.5193/blog_detail.asp
   6. http://instapundit.com/archives2/004247.php