Laissez-faire

The function of wisdom is to discriminate between good and evil.

– Cicero

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VIRGINIA TECH MUSINGS

- In America today, it is next to impossible to have a deranged and mentally ill individual such as Cho Seung-Hui civilly committed. Thanks Liberals !!

- In his videos, Cho ranted against “Christianity” and “the wealthy” (I wonder where he picked that up ??). Thanks Liberals !!

- Cho had two past stalking cases but never spent any time in jail. Thanks Liberals !!

- Virginia Tech was a “gun-free” zone. Apparently Cho didn’t see the posted signs. Thanks Liberals !!

- As James Taranto points out, Virginia law prohibits guns on campus. Last year there was an effort in the state Legislature to change that, but it died in committee. A Virginia Tech spokesman (Larry Hincker) was quite happy to hear that the bill was defeated: “I’m sure the university community is appreciative of the General Assembly’s actions because this will help parents, students, faculty and visitors feel safe on our campus.” Thanks Liberals !!

- As Neal Boortz points out, the Virginia legislature actually passed a law that prohibits government universities in Virginia from expelling students solely on the basis of suicidal behavior. Thanks Liberals !!

- Keeping firearms out of the hands of lunatics is a noble goal. But modern privacy laws (and our litigious society) make it very difficult to do an adequate background check on nutcases such as Cho. Thanks Liberals !!

- The “there’s good in all people” pablum has been fully ingrained in our society. Public universities (under overwhelmingly liberal leadership), have naturally walked in lock-step. It wasn’t a strapping young collegiate football player who gave his life to save others from Cho. It instead was a 76 year old survivor of both the Nazi Holocaust and Romania’s brutal communist dictatorship (Liviu Librescu). Someone who KNOWS that pure evil exists. Someone who was able to instantly recognize and react when confronted with the monstrous evil of Cho trying to enter his classroom. I fear that the pussification of American society is nearing completion. Thanks Liberals !!

Finally, I have nothing against “candlelight vigils.” But I wouldn’t trade one Todd Beamer or one Liviu Librescu (before the fact) for 1000 “candlelight vigils” (after the fact). Instead of alot of post-slaughter sorrow, I’d like to see just a bit more upfront anger and action. Perhaps that might have resulted in a more favorable outcome and less sorrow.

– Smitty, 4-18-07

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