Virginia Tech Shootings
Updated 10/26/07
1999, Columbine. 2007, Virginia Tech.
Columbine is one of those events that can’t be forgotten. I was living and going to school in another country, and it affected me nontheless. It’s become a landmark in American history, a name that instantly conjures images of teenage violence. How could two teenagers kill so many in cold blood? We looked for answers. Neo-fascism? Social outcasts? Gun-control laws? Video games? No answer can possibly satisfy.
Now, a repeat in Virginia Tech. I had just seen their varsity rowing team compete at a regatta last week… even took pictures.
I couldn’t believe it when I first got the news. An asian guy killing 32 people? Never heard of such a thing. Hope I never do again either.