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Why is the media so intent on dredging things like this up forever? When something happens, the media has it in our faces constantly for months, then reminds us of it for years.
It was newsworthy for a couple days 10 years ago, but wore out after that. A lot of awful things happen. Life happens. Death happens. I would think it would become more of a personal thing for the families after the first day or two, but honestly, it's old news and has been for 10 years for the rest of the country.
There are many people that have to live with tramatic events. Some like veterans live with it time after time for twelve months. Other have their loved ones shot right in front of them.It effects different people different ways. I think many times the people being questioned time after time about it drives their fear the forefront many times.It proably would be best if many left the area that is a daily reminder of the events if it effects them badly.
Why is the media so intent on dredging things like this up forever? When something happens, the media has it in our faces constantly for months, then reminds us of it for years.
It was newsworthy for a couple days 10 years ago, but wore out after that. A lot of awful things happen. Life happens. Death happens. I would think it would become more of a personal thing for the families after the first day or two, but honestly, it's old news and has been for 10 years for the rest of the country.
Its because its the 10 yr anniversary and for some people recognizing that is a way to work through it.
Also, because a lot of what was originally thought to be the reason behind the shootings has recently turned out to be incorrect.
The reason behind the shootings being different is irrelevant 10 years later
Well, I don't know because while I understand people need to "move ahead" there was so much blatant misinformation regarding the killers that I do think at some point, it is important to clear that part up. Like it or not, the events at Columbine changed many things in most schools today. I agree that dwelling on it serves no useful purpose but neither does leaving the myth that the killers were bullied or were "goths" or whatever. I think part of the hesitancy to move forward is the amount of lies perpetuated by the media, the police, the county etc as well as the mishandling of so many things from the events leading up to it through the actual event. Things that go wrong are inherently more interesting than things that go right. To some extent that is human nature.
...while I understand people need to "move ahead" there was so much blatant misinformation regarding the killers that I do think at some point, it is important to clear that part up.
True. And maybe the interest in it has to do with one's own personal situation. Our oldest was in high school when Columbine occurred and the effect on him, his friends, the teachers, and most parents was devastating. They are, in a way, marked by that time. Also, as a parent, one wonders how and what drove Harris to become who he was, how did Klebold get pulled in, what factors influenced both of them, could it have been prevented? Was Harris truly a psychopath? Is one born that way? Adding to the confusion is the fact that the judge sealed the records of both boys so we may never find out how it all came to happen.
Even so, I don't think it's healthy for things like that to be dredged up. It was on the news continuously for a long time back then. The problem with the media is they won't allow anybody to forget or move on from anything. Their take on events isn't always the most accurate either.
What is the purpose of keeping people constantly thinking about the awful happenings? We are inundated with reminders on every form of media for weeks after something happens that the media deems worthy of their, and our time. They even make TV specials for things. Now, 10 years after Columbine, we are revisiting it. In about 8 years we will be revisiting the Va.Tech. shootings as well. There is never an end to this form of in your face and keep it there media coverage.
I say let those people rest in peace and allow their families get on with their lives.
It's no wonder why people go nuts and start shooting other people, with constant coverage of this kind of stuff.
Even so, I don't think it's healthy for things like that to be dredged up. It was on the news continuously for a long time back then. The problem with the media is they won't allow anybody to forget or move on from anything. Their take on events isn't always the most accurate either.
What is the purpose of keeping people constantly thinking about the awful happenings? We are inundated with reminders on every form of media for weeks after something happens that the media deems worthy of their, and our time. They even make TV specials for things. Now, 10 years after Columbine, we are revisiting it. In about 8 years we will be revisiting the Va.Tech. shootings as well. There is never an end to this form of in your face and keep it there media coverage.
I say let those people rest in peace and allow their families get on with their lives.
It's no wonder why people go nuts and start shooting other people, with constant coverage of this kind of stuff.
So ignore it. Not a problem. No one is asking you personally to dwell on it. It affected different people in different ways. Just because it didn't affect you in a certain way, it isn't fair to dismiss that it may have affected others more deeply; and honestly, some people are simply curious. The honest truth is, we will never know for sure why it happened. The killers didn't leave notes and even if they did, who knows whether they would be the truth. I recently finished the book Columbine, by David Cullen. It had some interesting observations, which may or may not be "the truth". It holds some interest for me, living fairly close to Columbine and on that day, watching the news, to see people I knew, on TV searching for their kids (they were fine). I don't dwell on it but I do have curiosity and how it was handled (or mishandled) has provided a blueprint for how things are handled in the future.
It was on the news continuously for a long time back then.
I was living out of the country at the time, so I guess that's why it did not strike me as so much coverage. I heard people watched it on news channels live as the whole situation unfolded. I probably did not even know it happened for at least a few days.
So, to me, seeing stuff about it on the news is a first time thing for me, which I now realize is why my reaction is different.
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