The recent tragedy in Aurora, Colorado of the shooting at a cinema has sparked debate as far as motive. The primary suspect James Holmes is but one example of the menace of mental illness. Premeditated, yes, as it is apparent that this man purchased 6,000 rounds of ammunition recently. The problem seems to be directed toward the movie itself that this crime scene took place - "Batman Dark Knight Rises." However, shouldn't we be addressing the deeper problems in our society that may spark such mannerisms?
What possesses a recent dropout of the University of Colorado to do such a heinous crime? Debate had been brought up repeatedly over the years of various films themselves. Yes, it is also reported that James Holmes acquired a certain fascination with the character Joker in the Batman films. This idea that films spawn these actions is so superficial that it hardly scratches the surface of the root problems. This article post serves to inform the public of root issues of these types of illnesses but does so with complete ignorance of the true motive or background knowledge of James Homes and the crime that he committed against 71 victims and the community of Aurora, Colorado at large.
How someone is raised has the deepest impact on the actions and resulting personality of a person. We have and are quickly losing sight of the significance and role of the family. For ages the family was revered as the central place where children were taught responsibility toward becoming an upstanding citizen of their nation and world. To be a good husband and father or wife and mother was the apex of hope. It's true that villains and mass murderers have filled the books of history but as a basic rule the family was central. We now have a growing segment of adults that have absolutely no regard for their offspring. They see them as products of one night's simple pleasures and nothing else. They raise them to take without giving. They raise them to feel "entitled" to assistance from government and others. They raise them to feel "entitled" to material possessions of others that have worked for what they have. Again, I don't know if this is the case with the suspect James Holmes but these things are true and if we don't begin to re-funnel these principles and morals back into the family there really is no hope for our future as a country and world.
We have a growing and disturbing problem of self identity in this world and especially in the United States. Though connected through the computer via Twitter, Facebook, Google + and a host of other social media outlets many people still feel lost and without a positive purpose or prosperity. I believe this is directly related to the epidemic of tattoos that people of all ages are paying for and receiving. I've disturbingly noticed this with the female population especially. Why else would someone decorate themselves permanently except to enhance their identity? It's really not that hard to realize. In ages past tattoos took on a religious role. They also took on a military role. Be it known that this is not the same thing as what's going on today. It is much more personal what is going on here. However, when we enter the world of social media we also enter a world of negative physical activity and eventually degrades the mind and spirit of that person if indulged upon too much.
On the subject of social media, Internet, movies and Youtube surfing. No, they do not cause extreme irrational behavior but it is detrimental to the person if they constantly sit there and engage in these outlets for hours. This is not what the body was meant for. I believe that the body was meant for activity and it is that activity that aids and ensures mental stability as well as body stability. To reiterate, this may not be the case of the recent James Holmes incident in Colorado. Yet, just look at the moral standards and integrity of those who walked beans or tended to crops as a child. Physical activity is a must in healthy lifestyle.
Though I am hesitant to accept fully the medical term "chemical imbalance" I am also at a loss as to what would snap in a person's mind to make them open fire killing 12. Every person is different. Many are more subjected to depression. Many are more sexually driven. I guess there are chemicals that if triggered could justify in certain minds to go out and kill other human beings. I don't know.
On a final note I believe our government leaders need to take a little responsibility in the stability of our young. If history teaches us one thing it is that the economic and social status of a governed body is a direct and secondary result of the people governing. With a steady decline of moral and political standards over the past many years it also sends people in a confused direction of national identity and compromising fundamental values.
It is a somber time in the wake of the Aurora, Colorado shooting. It's not unlike that of Columbine or any number of other occasions in our nation's history. May we take the time first to reflect and pray for the families victimized by this act. Then may we take this opportunity as a lesson and reinvest ourselves to raising and ensuring high quality young that they all may be moral and just adults and leaders.
What possesses a recent dropout of the University of Colorado to do such a heinous crime? Debate had been brought up repeatedly over the years of various films themselves. Yes, it is also reported that James Holmes acquired a certain fascination with the character Joker in the Batman films. This idea that films spawn these actions is so superficial that it hardly scratches the surface of the root problems. This article post serves to inform the public of root issues of these types of illnesses but does so with complete ignorance of the true motive or background knowledge of James Homes and the crime that he committed against 71 victims and the community of Aurora, Colorado at large.
How someone is raised has the deepest impact on the actions and resulting personality of a person. We have and are quickly losing sight of the significance and role of the family. For ages the family was revered as the central place where children were taught responsibility toward becoming an upstanding citizen of their nation and world. To be a good husband and father or wife and mother was the apex of hope. It's true that villains and mass murderers have filled the books of history but as a basic rule the family was central. We now have a growing segment of adults that have absolutely no regard for their offspring. They see them as products of one night's simple pleasures and nothing else. They raise them to take without giving. They raise them to feel "entitled" to assistance from government and others. They raise them to feel "entitled" to material possessions of others that have worked for what they have. Again, I don't know if this is the case with the suspect James Holmes but these things are true and if we don't begin to re-funnel these principles and morals back into the family there really is no hope for our future as a country and world.
We have a growing and disturbing problem of self identity in this world and especially in the United States. Though connected through the computer via Twitter, Facebook, Google + and a host of other social media outlets many people still feel lost and without a positive purpose or prosperity. I believe this is directly related to the epidemic of tattoos that people of all ages are paying for and receiving. I've disturbingly noticed this with the female population especially. Why else would someone decorate themselves permanently except to enhance their identity? It's really not that hard to realize. In ages past tattoos took on a religious role. They also took on a military role. Be it known that this is not the same thing as what's going on today. It is much more personal what is going on here. However, when we enter the world of social media we also enter a world of negative physical activity and eventually degrades the mind and spirit of that person if indulged upon too much.
On the subject of social media, Internet, movies and Youtube surfing. No, they do not cause extreme irrational behavior but it is detrimental to the person if they constantly sit there and engage in these outlets for hours. This is not what the body was meant for. I believe that the body was meant for activity and it is that activity that aids and ensures mental stability as well as body stability. To reiterate, this may not be the case of the recent James Holmes incident in Colorado. Yet, just look at the moral standards and integrity of those who walked beans or tended to crops as a child. Physical activity is a must in healthy lifestyle.
Though I am hesitant to accept fully the medical term "chemical imbalance" I am also at a loss as to what would snap in a person's mind to make them open fire killing 12. Every person is different. Many are more subjected to depression. Many are more sexually driven. I guess there are chemicals that if triggered could justify in certain minds to go out and kill other human beings. I don't know.
All I can say is that if we don't start ensuring a healthy rising generation then we can only assume that these types of incidents will only increase. It's part of the cascading effect of a falling nation.
It is a somber time in the wake of the Aurora, Colorado shooting. It's not unlike that of Columbine or any number of other occasions in our nation's history. May we take the time first to reflect and pray for the families victimized by this act. Then may we take this opportunity as a lesson and reinvest ourselves to raising and ensuring high quality young that they all may be moral and just adults and leaders.
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