It was 10 years ago, how much do we accurately remember?

[Cuchulainn]

This article refers to a book published about the Columbine Massacre. It's interesting to see how much of what we collectively recall is wrong.

[David Fryer]

That's interesting. As a former law enforcement official I accepted that a lot of the information was either tainted or wrong, but I was never aware of the degree that it was incorrect. Thank you for this enlightening look.

Spoiler:

I am almost angry that the survivors and the media linked these two to a group of apparently non-violent gamers.

[Andrew Turner]

I'm a little embarrassed:

"If you recall that two unpopular teenage boys from the Trench Coat Mafia sought revenge against the jocks by shooting up Columbine High School, you're wrong."

That is exactly what I remembered. I'm glad nobody's asked me.

[seekerofshadowlight]

thanks for that, very enlighting

[Thurgon]

Honestly all I recalled was two nobodys shot up a school.

The real question is what has been done to make schools safer? In my area they have more security people and a larger guidiance department. I suppose both help.

[Andrew Turner]

Thurgon wrote:

Honestly all I recalled was two nobodys shot up a school.

The real question is what has been done to make schools safer? In my area they have more security people and a larger guidiance department. I suppose both help.

Metal detectors, trained security, trained counselors--all that definitely helps. Unfortunately, when you're dealing with kids like these two, I don't know what will really stop them.

[Cuchulainn]

David Fryer wrote:

** spoiler omitted **

This part really bothered me as well.

[Thurgon]

Andrew Turner wrote:

Thurgon wrote:

Honestly all I recalled was two nobodys shot up a school.

The real question is what has been done to make schools safer? In my area they have more security people and a larger guidiance department. I suppose both help.

Metal detectors, trained security, trained counselors--all that definitely helps. Unfortunately, when you're dealing with kids like these two, I don't know what will really stop them.

In the end all you can do is your best. Bad things happen, there is no way to prevent them all of them. The fact most schools are trying harder is to me a good sign that a lesson has been learned.