3/15/11

How does Eastview fare against shootings? Jack Groskreutz, p.7 (Broadcast Journalism)

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Although almost every teen disagrees with Dylan Klebold and Eric Harris’ actions at Columbine, they could still identify with the teens’ feelings of isolation and hurt. “i think their feelings of loneliness and neglect are universal” Eastview High is generally a tolerant place, but there will always bullying in our school.  And who’s to say that our high school is safe enough to prevent someone from shooting up our class rooms? “no matter how nice or clean a school is, a teen could still harbor the pent up rage to commit a school shooting.” Even though our school is doing all it can do to protect us, there is always a possibility that one of our own class mates may take out their rage on us, in one way or another. However, is any school perfectly equipped against that, physically? “i dont think anyone can prevent it. its not something i lose sleep over. if someone's going to bring a gun and start shooting kids in the commons, what's stopping them?” At a glance, this may seem like a pessimistic thing to say, but look deeper. If nothing is physically stopping anyone, there must be something emotionally stopping them. Our school has never had any incidents like Columbine or Jonesboro. We should continue to think this, and trust our fellow students. Trust is our greatest shield. Signing off for the 4cast, this is Jackson.