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Hard Times Makes People Come Unhinged

This summer is starting to have a feel of one of those “Son of Sam” simmers to them. Hard times, people losing homes, means people lose their marriages and families, and worst of all, start losing their hope that life will get better. I’m entirely speculating here, but these two stories show people who simply do not care about living amongst society anymore and, in fact, want to ruin society with them on their downfall.

Grim.

1. Man Decapitated ‘Beheaded’ Aboard Greyhound Bus - Canada

“We put our bodies up against the door, waiting for him to come out … and he went back and brought the head to the front and pretty much displayed it … and dropped it on the ground in front of us,” Caton said.

Friends identify the victim as a 22-year-old carnival worker named Tim McLean, though authorities won’t confirm his identity.

2. Man kills teens at Wisconsin swimming hole: police

A man described by witnesses as wearing camouflage clothes and carrying a rifle emerged from a wooded area along the Menominee River on Thursday and opened fire on a group of young people near the swimming spot under a railroad bridge.

…. Be safe out there people

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  1. Comment by Stacie Tamaki | 08/02/08 at 8:21 am

    Those incidents, and so many others are just absolutely awful. Hard times do breed desperation and I agree cause some people to *snap* in unexpected ways hurting not only others but themselves too. Like the lady who committed suicide because her house was facing foreclosure but only after sending a letter to the mortgage company to let them know it :o(

    I read the news several times a day. I have many friends who refuse to and think I’m a glutton for punishment. But to me, knowing what is going on around my city and the rest of the world is a necessity. I can’t explain it, other then that I need to know in case there is ever something I can do to help or learn from. And every now and then there’s some good news too. Then it’s great to be inspired.

    To me, being safe now means having a little more patience with people. Especially in your car. Road rage seems to be making a resurgence. Taking it slow and easy, I hope, keeps me safer on the road.

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