Author Topic: POLL: Which instrument is better at spreading terror and mass hysteria? (Read 535 times)

Octavius · « **Reply #15 on:** October 23, 2002, 11:32:43 AM »

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Originally posted by AKSWulfe
The worst part is, the news is saying nothing new and doing nothing more than going "we know there's a sniper out there, we know he can strike at any time, and we know everyone's a target"

Damn it, I knew that the first week he started cappin peeps... don't air news just to air it, they have no news... it's just rehashed BS that's been heard over and over and over and over and over.. last night at 2AM the montgomery police chief had a live conference.. and all I got out of it was nothing. Then these retards that are called reporters, and other assorted 15 minutes to fame dipshits, start trying to analyze it and arrive at a conclusion that I can arrive at after a 12 pack of beer.

To say the media is playing a role in informing the public is like saying pollution is good for the atmosphere.
-SW

Couldn't agree more with ya SW! After surgery last week, I've been on the couch for 5 days straight. TV (news channels in general) pisses me off. The latest shooting (of the bus driver) was still considered "breaking news" 8 hours AFTER the initial shooting! The choppers zoomed in and out on officers and agents walking around and talking. It made atleast a hundred circles over the shooting area. They have NO news, so they report and rehash EVERYTHING just to make sure they keep viewers 'just tuning in' informed. There are many many other stories they could be reporting or discussing.

Wotan · « **Reply #16 on:** October 23, 2002, 12:00:06 PM »

I am not wrong you are.

That quote doesnt say that on saturday they decided to close the schools. It says thatsthe school closings were prompted by Saturdays shooting. That could mean anything.

It does not say when the descision was made.

There has been "speculation" from other news sources that the authorities contacted the school board officials and advised them of the threat. Then the descision was made.

But any way you want to look at it the media hasnt caused terror or hysteria. The guy that already shot a child at school did. On Tuesday he shot someone else. How do you know that the school closings didnt actualy save a child?

Its clear hes gonna shoot someone else.

Today during the press conference one of the speakers said he was scared for his own children and that they are not witholding information from anyone.

The media maybe trying to make a buck off the shootings but they aint terrrorizing any body.

Ripsnort · « **Reply #17 on:** October 23, 2002, 12:00:32 PM »

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Originally posted by midnight Target
Big difference between hysteria and drastic action.

Drastic action can be appropriate, hysteria isn't.

Which brings us full circle...the "Media Circus" has created hysteria. As usual.

Nifty · « **Reply #18 on:** October 23, 2002, 12:19:06 PM »

Hang on, I'll decide this.

Heads - mass hysteria
Tails - drastic action

I'll even use a Virginia quarter I happen to have in my change drawer, best 2 of 3.

Heads
Tails
Tails

Sorry Rip, you're wrong. It's "drastic action" on the school board's part. Not mass hysteria.

(arguing over fediddlein' semantics... sheesh.)

StSanta · « **Reply #19 on:** October 23, 2002, 01:30:05 PM »

(arguing over fediddlein' semantics... sheesh.)

My software wants to speak to you.

Eagler · « **Reply #20 on:** October 23, 2002, 01:45:59 PM »

how many ppl died in auto accidents in the same geographical location as the shootings during the same time period?

my guess is many more, making your odds much higher to die by auto than sniper bullet. That ain't sensational enough though for the media to point out ...

where the hell is Gary COndom er Condit when you really need him!

Modas · « **Reply #21 on:** October 23, 2002, 02:37:46 PM »

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Originally posted by Ripsnort

Thank you very much for proving my point. If the media provided as much coverage on lightning strikes as they did this sniper, Yes, there would be hysteria, and folks would never go outside when a thunderstorm approached.

I don't agree with that. The mentallity is.. It won't be me, the other guy will be the one to get it. Not me, I'm invincible. No one thinks they are the one who's card is about to get punched.

I know I'm not suppose to got out and watch the lightning, I do anyways, cuz I'm not going to get hit. I'm invincible and its really cool.

lazs2 · « **Reply #22 on:** October 23, 2002, 03:12:07 PM »

MT... just what have I missed in the last 9 years that "might save my life" that was broadcast on the news? If it is worthwhile someone will tell me about it. If it is immennent... they will break into my life in some way anyhow..

In the meantime.... I don't seem to have missed much.
lazs

Ripsnort · « **Reply #23 on:** October 23, 2002, 03:14:43 PM »

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Originally posted by Modas

I don't agree with that. The mentallity is.. It won't be me, the other guy will be the one to get it. Not me, I'm invincible. No one thinks they are the one who's card is about to get punched.

I know I'm not suppose to got out and watch the lightning, I do anyways, cuz I'm not going to get hit. I'm invincible and its really cool.

I'm assuming your under 30? True, thats applicable with the young, however, when you get old, you get the attitude of "no, not taking a risk, I made it THIS far, I've been lucky!"

Thats why young men go to war, son.

midnight Target · « **Reply #24 on:** October 23, 2002, 03:35:17 PM »

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Originally posted by lazs2
MT... just what have I missed in the last 9 years that "might save my life" that was broadcast on the news? If it is worthwhile someone will tell me about it. If it is immennent... they will break into my life in some way anyhow..

In the meantime.... I don't seem to have missed much.
lazs

Well we discussed it and decided not to tell you.

But seriously, your life may not have been saved, but right off the top of my head I can think of the 2 girls kidnapped in Palmdale.

I was also thinking that information spread quickly through the media might lead to the capture of the sniper. Law enforcement uses the media too you know.