tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534665086749553287.post4703100618811168923..comments2024-03-28T11:57:21.902-04:00Comments on CURMUDGUCATION: Okay. Let's Not Talk About GunsPeter Greenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16511193640285760299noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534665086749553287.post-78898861937027069342018-05-24T01:01:45.671-04:002018-05-24T01:01:45.671-04:00Oh my god, did a couple of moms just solve mass sh...Oh my god, did a couple of moms just solve mass shootings?! More recess, less shooting, pack it in problem solved. I'm so glad you read Peter's thoughtful essay, ignored it wholesale, and volunteered your opinions. With this breakthrough and a bucket of rocks, no one will ever get shot in a school ever again.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09669719547846773423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534665086749553287.post-8254496347222155202018-05-22T13:51:03.709-04:002018-05-22T13:51:03.709-04:00That!!! ^^^That!!! ^^^CrunchyMamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14434606158400653601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534665086749553287.post-69413437891677755322018-05-22T04:30:39.929-04:002018-05-22T04:30:39.929-04:00"let's talk about creating a more emotion..."let's talk about creating a more emotionally healthy environment for young men." What WOULD that be like?Falstaffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02323906333864863565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534665086749553287.post-51917144708921104742018-05-21T19:54:30.482-04:002018-05-21T19:54:30.482-04:00If you're interested in unpacking the data set...If you're interested in unpacking the data sets that support this claim, Politifact did that work for you, but you probably won't like the answer. The 'casual ease with which white men are demonized' is a sane reaction to historical precedent.<br /><br />http://www.politifact.com/punditfact/statements/2017/oct/06/newsweek/are-white-males-responsible-more-mass-shootings-an/AuntieAnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17441065950904096228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534665086749553287.post-54022556061898159592018-05-21T19:46:17.944-04:002018-05-21T19:46:17.944-04:00http://www.politifact.com/punditfact/statements/20...http://www.politifact.com/punditfact/statements/2017/oct/06/newsweek/are-white-males-responsible-more-mass-shootings-an/AuntieAnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17441065950904096228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534665086749553287.post-10806886470845797042018-05-21T19:45:49.530-04:002018-05-21T19:45:49.530-04:00Add in the fact that 7-10 yrs ago there was a swit...Add in the fact that 7-10 yrs ago there was a switch to all day kindergarten. This had children playing less and sitting more. Recess was shortened to next to nothing or was done away with completely. No more tag or dodge ball because that would mean that children would touch each other and that was not allowed. No free play or recess means that children (especially boys) don't have time for conflict resolution or confrontation of the bully. Yes, we have angry youth and the teen boys are much angrier than the girls. Add testosterone into the mix and it's a recipe for disaster. "You reap what you sow."...this is what I tell my son's MS Principal on a regular basis as the 8th grade kids (especially boys) are just off the wall crazy with poor behavior. edblisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01792046029260177146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534665086749553287.post-69416981648301577102018-05-21T16:10:42.611-04:002018-05-21T16:10:42.611-04:00A lot of people in other classifications have ever...A lot of people in other classifications have every damn right to be angry. White men have power and privilege. Their anger comes from not having it all, like women on demand (see above examples). What the hell does the president of the United States have to be angry about for pity's sake?Diennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04570040547158789834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534665086749553287.post-92044104711383442492018-05-21T16:08:55.653-04:002018-05-21T16:08:55.653-04:00Um, should "angry white gayness" be &quo...Um, should "angry white gayness" be "angry white guyness"? (Twice)Diennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04570040547158789834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534665086749553287.post-7781681227681528932018-05-21T15:16:06.474-04:002018-05-21T15:16:06.474-04:00We need a positive vision of masculinity that does...We need a positive vision of masculinity that does not include the Marlboro Man. We need to ask men how they are feeling, encourage them to have friends, and not romanticize stoicism. Shut down bullying and cruel behavior wherever you find it and ask communicate regularly with your kids. Ask them if know about bullying, have been bullied, or are involved with it. Listen to their experiences. If your child has trouble with social skills, think about some ways to help them develop positive peer relationships. Don't bury your head in the sand. Don't have weapons in the house if you have a troubled youngster and for gods sake keep them locked up.lbwolperthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09789084098827243880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534665086749553287.post-86678333213460957542018-05-21T14:38:55.914-04:002018-05-21T14:38:55.914-04:00I have a question about your use of numbers: Recen...I have a question about your use of numbers: Recent census figures show 56 percent of the population is white, while 61 percent of mass shooters for the last few decades were also white. Meanwhile, 12 percent of population is black, while 16 percent of mass shootings have been by black triggerman. This seems proportionally in line. No? Also, I read you regularly but am disappointed at the "white guy" argument here. The casual ease with which "white men," especially older versions, are demonized is not useful for any improvement in any way. Especially since a lot of people in all classifications are angry. ChuckWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01255918658986763596noreply@blogger.com