I'm pretty sure this is not what Andy Warhol had in mind.
Deadly shooting during live TV news report
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...I'm not going to turn this into another gun debate, I'm simply going to grieve for colleagues in my other line of work that died in the most senseless way possible...working in a prison has made me much more situationally aware, but as a radio veteran of many live broadcasts and interviews-I can attest to the fact that it is nigh on impossible to have your eyes everywhere when conducting a face to face piece, without appearing rude and unprofessional to the interviewee....may all of those affected find peace, and for the lost I will dim the "On The Air" light my next trip to the studio....
I agree with this.
It's very sobering. Every morning when you pick what clothes to wear and lace up your shoes, it literally could be the last. Going to the store, walking outside to water my plants, each person going to work, every single one of us could be met with a sudden end, either natural or as the result of foul play.
It's a humbling reminder to make every minute count.
I was reading something recently by John Straley -- whose stories take place mostly in Alaska -- where the hero (a white man) makes a reference about "anvils falling out of the sky" to a native woman. It's a uniquely American reference to a cartoon phenomenon that is actually a very good metaphor. The native woman without the frame of reference says, matter-of-factly: "Anvils do not fall from the sky."
But they do, don't they?
Didn't Flanagan also accuse the reporter of making racist comments that were specifically targeted at him?
Or did I mishear CNN in all the mess that was on the air at the time?
Or did I mishear CNN in all the mess that was on the air at the time?
I think part of that, about the racist comments, was in the 32 page manifesto he sent to ABC news.
This is worth a read.
Here's What We Know About The Man Who Killed Virginia TV News Crew - BuzzFeed News
Here's What We Know About The Man Who Killed Virginia TV News Crew - BuzzFeed News
It's all so very sad, the whole lot... so many tormented people in this world, so much mental illness--the human condition is a fragile thing.
I hope they all RIP.
I'm so tired of crazy people getting their hands on guns. Honestly, I really think the only way to stop these copy cat murderers is not to give them air time in the press. I know this is against freedom of the press but if we don't give them air time on TV, I truly believe these crimes would go down. The crazy folks with guns would have less incentive to go down "in a blazing glory" and then end their own life. And, if they do survive like the wacko movie theatre killer from CO who got sentenced today, make his life miserable in prison as an example for others. Something has to change!
Even if the media was somehow forbidden from showing this stuff, people would just turn to the web and find another country's news to watch. But I do agree that a huge part of the reason these guys do this stuff is for the notoriety.
A huge portion of the population will be mentally ill at some point in their lives, and a huge portion of the population has easy access to weapons. It's a recipe for disaster.
We require all drivers to take tests and a gradual phased in period of time before they are fully licensed, and no one has a problem with that. We apparently can't do this with weapons because some tobacco farmers over 200 years ago thought we should have a well-regulated militia.
A huge portion of the population will be mentally ill at some point in their lives, and a huge portion of the population has easy access to weapons. It's a recipe for disaster.
We require all drivers to take tests and a gradual phased in period of time before they are fully licensed, and no one has a problem with that. We apparently can't do this with weapons because some tobacco farmers over 200 years ago thought we should have a well-regulated militia.
Mentally ill..not so sure,I think a lot of these idiots are just maladjusted clowns that are looking for attention and use a gun to get it.A lot. or most of them/ know exactly what they are doing,and why,and just don't give a damn,they go ahead and take the lives of their victims and ruin countless other people's,because they are angry and messed up..they know the difference between right and wrong,but are so damn selfish they just don't care.Sad situation,those poor ladies and that cameraman,just awful for them to be taken like that.. 
The question is how will Obama's enemies find a way to blame him for this? He has already been blamed for the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut. Detractors say he staged the whole thing to pass stricter gun laws. Is there a "Blame Canada"-type song about Obama?
Any sane person realizes that Obama is trying to fix this problem. Sure, you'll have the NRA crowd who feel these crimes will prevent them from getting automatic rifles but they are a small minority. I truly hope the majority of Americans stand behind the potus and congress for some serious change. I won't hold my breath though.....
Depends on how many Americans keep ignoring the problem and for how long. Or is that a point of view that's too negative (me being from a different continent and having never visited the USA)?
That's a tough question. From the start of US history, our country's independence and firearms are intertwined to prevent other nations from trying to overthrow our young country. But, with the advancement of firearms, we need to find a balance between personal rights and society's safety. Every country has their problems but we have a glaring issue that we need and will address.
Don't feel bad for us (but prayers and thoughts for these victims). I live in a pretty awesome country. I might say "greatest country" but that's a different thread on this board......
I think it bears mention that the woman they were interviewing, Vicki Gardner, was also shot. She survived, underwent surgery, and as I understand it, has been upgraded to "good" condition.
Conservative blogger refers to shooter as an Obama "follower." In coverage of Roanoke killings, the right sees a racial media bias