What the hell?

Notice: Since i forgot to post the last week or two i thought i'd make it up.
Violence- it has come to symbolize a generation of children. This generation has beared witness to the tragedies of Columbine, 9/11 and Virginia Tech, all the while hoping and praying that it could never happen to them. Growing up this generation has heard the violent lyrics of Death Metal and Gangsta Rap played on Top 40 radio alongside pure pop songs.

They have played video games that glorify a world of violence, disrespect toward women and a lack of respect for the law. Some look to scapegoat the music, but music is simply art through an audio medium, it is the responsibility of the individual to draw the line between reality and fantasy. However the blame does not rest solely on those who commit the crimes, but with those who are indifferent toward the problem.

They are the ones who don't care enough to speak up, yet they are shocked when an incident occurs. Many experts say the warning signs were there, that the individual was antisocial, or psychotic, but truly how many people could have predicted how the individual would lash out at society for their own shortcomings. We as a society must feel compelled to watch for those individuals for the greater good of society, and to hopefully one day end the violence.