Glubki 17 Report post Posted July 21, 2012 Moved out to Denver two weeks ago, was pretty devastated to read about this this morning. Very somber mood in the city today. So senseless. I moved out of Denver two years ago. It was a great place to live but Colorado in general just has an "on edge" vibe about it. Having lived there it does not surprise me when I hear something like this happened. 90% of the people are friendly and fun but the nut-jobs just seem to take extremity to a new level. It's a lot like Portland or Oakland in that regard. Violence is everywhere and it's a shame anyone including the pretty young blogger had to suffer such a tragic ending to their lives. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilmrt 636 Report post Posted July 21, 2012 I moved out of Denver two years ago. It was a great place to live but Colorado in general just has an "on edge" vibe about it. Having lived there it does not surprise me when I hear something like this happened. 90% of the people are friendly and fun but the nut-jobs just seem to take extremity to a new level. It's a lot like Portland or Oakland in that regard. Violence is everywhere and it's a shame anyone including the pretty young blogger had to suffer such a tragic ending to their lives. I think the much of the Western states are becoming like that to a large degree. Arizona is exactly the same. You're more isolated and removed, somewhat, from the East which makes up 2/3rds of the population. Individualism is the name of the game out here, and crazy people have more room to develop into something dangerous, like we sadly keep seeing. Back on to hockey....I'm surprised that I don't see a statement from the Colorado Avalanche about all of this. They really stood with the community during the Columbine shootings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StormJH1 231 Report post Posted July 21, 2012 That's interesting. I was at U of M during 9/11 and the most traumatic part of that whole day for me was watching people frantically trying to get in touch with their loved ones back in NY but not being able to get through on cells and not knowing if their loved ones were safe. I wonder if the obsession with social media also has to do with a need to be provided multiple outlets to contact others in those types of situations in addition to the need to document proof of their existence? Either way, what a senseless and devastating tragedy. My thoughts go out to all the family and friends grieving today. I was at U of M in 2001, also. That's funny you mention people calling their loved ones on cells because that's the thing that always sticks with me. I overslept a bit and woke up at 9:05am (no class until 11:30am). So of course I started watching CNN, but nothing seemed real at all. Then I eventually let to walk through the Diag (not knowing if class would be cancelled), and I saw girls in every direction hysterically calling friends and family in New York, also walking to class. Then it was real. Regardless of how you feel about the death penalty, I hope this guy rots in a jail with a long, unfulfilling life. Death is too easy for some people. I think the much of the Western states are becoming like that to a large degree. Arizona is exactly the same. You're more isolated and removed, somewhat, from the East which makes up 2/3rds of the population. Individualism is the name of the game out here, and crazy people have more room to develop into something dangerous, like we sadly keep seeing. Back on to hockey....I'm surprised that I don't see a statement from the Colorado Avalanche about all of this. They really stood with the community during the Columbine shootings. It's tough to make sweeping generalizations on people based on where they live, but there are elements of truth in that assessment. But Toronto isn't like that, and they had a shooting there too that she was nearby. Just takes one nut-job I guess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrimsonFlame 424 Report post Posted July 21, 2012 Just terrible. Can't even put it into words how horrible this is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datsyukian_Deke_13 3 Report post Posted July 23, 2012 Jessica was actually a Michigan native and was born in lansing. http://www.wilx.com/home/headlines/Lansing-Native-Killed-in-Colorado-Shootings-163355956.html Such a tragedy to see so many innocent lives damaged and so many families suffer.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HadThomasVokounOnFortSt 878 Report post Posted July 23, 2012 I don't even wanna get started on this guy... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Din758 371 Report post Posted July 23, 2012 anybody see him in his court appearance today? looked all kinds of unstable. a buddy of mine works at the prison in mid-michigan, said people like that dont get fed, or have any communication with anybody. that would suck, which he deserves. anybody seen "law abiding citizen"? ya, we should do that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted July 24, 2012 The thing I don't get is, here's this madman. He's on a killing spree, shooting everybody and anybody that he feels like, but surrenders to police without any incident? On top of that, he tells them his house has explosives in it? That part of the story doesn't make sense to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
