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National Rifle Association Aims Sandy Hook Blame At Violent Video Games

John Llewellyn Martin — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 19:05:32 +0000

The NRA held a press conference in which it blamed violent video games and the entertainment industry in general for the recent tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut. NRA executive vice president Wayne LaPierre said, “Through vicious, violent video games with names like Bulletstorm, Grand Theft Auto, Mortal Kombat and Splatterhouse. And here’s one: it’s called Kindergarten [...]

Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal Calls For Statewide Moment Of Silence In Memory Of Sandy Hook Victims

Speedy — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 02:08:00 +0000

Today Louisiana governor Bobby Jindal issued a proclamation calling for a statewide moment of silence tomorrow (Dec. 21) at 9:30 A.M. in memory of the victims who lost their lives a week ago in the Sandy Hook tragedy. 26 victims, including 20 children lost their lives in the Newtown, Connecticut school shooting, and according to [...]

Names of Victims in Newtown, Connecticut Massacre Revealed

Drew Weisholtz — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 21:58:00 +0000

Authorities have released the names of the victims of Friday's mass shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, in which Adam Lanza, 20, reportedly killed 27 people, as well as himself. Lanza's rampage began when he shot and killed his mother, Nancy, at her home before he drove to Sandy Hook Elementary School and killed six adults and 20 children before taking his own life.

Buzzfeed's '26 Moments That Will Restore Your Faith In Humanity' Is The Perfect Medicine

DJ Digital — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 20:38:34 +0000

We don't have to tell you that yesterday's news of the Connecticut school shooting put a damper on the week, the holiday season and humanity as a whole. Our hearts are still heavy, but even in the wake of tragedy we shouldn't give up on humanity.

Celebrities React To Connecticut Shooting Tragedy On Twitter

DJ Digital — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 01:49:44 +0000

As i scrolled through my Twitter feed today, it truly seemed like everything else was put on hold, and LITERALLY everyone was talking about the Connecticut elementary school shooting incident. In addition to the numerous news and media Twitter pages I follow, I saw brands, athletes and celebrities sincerely weighing in on the tragedy. What [...]

How Do I Talk To My Kids About Tragic Situations?

Jeremy Lawrence — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 00:53:46 +0000

A tragedy like the one we have seen today is something that will not fade from memory quickly. For kids, they are seeing and hearing about something that they can’t process. So what do you say to help? Roy Petitfils with Pax Renewal Center had some thoughts that he shared with us. First, Petitfils says [...]