This happened on the 18th August in SA and is truly terrible.
www.citizen.co.za/index/article.aspx?pDesc=74553,1,22 (http://www.citizen.co.za/index/article.aspx?pDesc=74553,1,22)
But what makes me angry is that the authorities are now blaming the music this kid listened to (Slipknot) instead of looking at the real issues. :question:
Violent movies and nihilistic music are not going to make a good kid go bad. However, I do think, under the right circumstances, I do think that a kid who is borderline mentally ill or depressed can be pushed over the edge by listening to too much stuff that glorifies violence or suicide as a valid way of dealing with life.
I don't think it was the kid's taste in music, I think it was that he's F*ckin' Nuts.
Quote from: Trevor on August 19, 2008, 06:34:41 AM
This happened on the 18th August in SA and is truly terrible.
www.citizen.co.za/index/article.aspx?pDesc=74553,1,22 (http://www.citizen.co.za/index/article.aspx?pDesc=74553,1,22)
But what makes me angry is that the authorities are now blaming the music this kid listened to (Slipknot) instead of looking at the real issues. :question:
When will people get brains!!???!! :hatred:
Ok, so by their twisted logic - if I listen to Ronnie James Dio, then that must surely influence me to run round with a sword and fight dragons!
Or if I listen to Running Wild, I will have no control over my own mind - I would take to the high seas and steal treasure!
Quote from: circus_circus on August 19, 2008, 04:51:15 PM
When will people get brains!!???!! :hatred:
Ok, so by their twisted logic - if I listen to Ronnie James Dio, then that must surely influence me to run round with a sword and fight dragons!
You mean you don't already? :teddyr: Doesn't Dio's music make us all do that? I thought that was normal.
Quote from: Patient7 on August 19, 2008, 04:44:33 PM
I don't think it was the kid's taste in music, I think it was that he's F*ckin' Nuts.
this is the answer!
Hair metal makes me want to watch strippers. Thats about all music has as an influence on me. I recall a newscaster after the Columbine shootings saying something like, "The kids involved were known fans of Marilyn Manson". Can we put it to rest that media violence and all this sh*t isn't to blame for one nut's actions? I'm sure there were killers in the past who listened to Kenny Rogers. Did we blame him?
Oh, and did I mention we need more violence and boobs on tv.
Quote from: The DarkSider on August 19, 2008, 06:45:06 PM
Hair metal makes me want to watch strippers. Thats about all music has as an influence on me. I recall a newscaster after the Columbine shootings saying something like, "The kids involved were known fans of Marilyn Manson". Can we put it to rest that media violence and all this sh*t isn't to blame for one nut's actions? I'm sure there were killers in the past who listened to Kenny Rogers. Did we blame him?
Oh, and did I mention we need more violence and boobs on tv.
you got my vote :drink: