Shootings in US schools

[dan-cat]

If these people choose to sever themselves from real life and lead some crazy 18th century life then thats tough - its their bed so they lie in it.

Why is it tough? What makes you think they wouldn't cope without any donations?

You can't have it both ways when it suits

Col

Fortunately you don't get to decide that and that's why many gestures of goodwill have been made to the Amish people despite the opinion that you espouse.

 

[Bodisathva]

just as odd as one or two not understanding what I'm saying....

one or two?

 

[dan-cat]

one or two?

Ok, now that was funny

 

[KenHigg]

Ok, now that was funny

I guess he does have a sense of humor after all.

 

[Rich]

one or two?

christ! an American with a sense of humour, there's hope yet

 

[Worley]

Rich, how did you know Christ had a sense of humor? Exactly how old are you, lol? Just kidding. Seriously Rich, your like a vulture. Whats with the cheap shots? There is a less argumentitive way of saying things that will make people actually want to listen to what you say instead of discounting your comments as inflammatory focused. As for the one or two not understanding what your trying to say...there are quite a few intelligent people here, and only Col and you have any idea what your trying to get across.

The money they recieved are going to be used in quite a few ways, in case you didnt bother reading the first link. They said they will donate to charities that provide medical financing for those who cannot afford to pay. They are donating some to the killer's family (wow, that gives you chills, and almost makes you want to turn the lights off, and live off candles for a while, maybe grow a beard). They are going to use some to build a nice school, themselves, most likely, and to make the rest of the community buildings handicap accessible, along with the homes of the injured. (I have heard that a few times) They also will use the money for continual care for the children, because although the initial bills were waived, the continuing care for the children isn't a given freebee, so money will be used for that. If they had insurance, they would have capped it out within a month or less, and would now be needing money for current care, so thank God for the generosity of the health care hospitals. Anyhow, I just hope they have what it takes to get through this, and I am sure they do.

 

[Rich]

Rich, how did you know Christ had a sense of humor? .

I read his book. Why do you see it as a cheap shot by the way?

wow, that gives you chills, and almost makes you want to turn the lights off, and live off candles for a while, maybe grow a beard).

Isn't that a cheap shot?

Back to the topic in hand, I'm reminded of the Solomon Browne tragedy here, the very large donation by the public to such a small community actually eventually caused more grief amongst them than the initial tragedy itself.

 

[ColinEssex]

Why is it tough? What makes you think they wouldn't cope without any donations?

You can't expect to live some weird lifestyle, opt out of doing normal things (like having health insurance) and then expect someone else to pick up the tab. What the hell did they think was going to happen if they needed long term healthcare?
Plus, if they can cope without donations, why on earth give them $4m If they want to do that [live that way] then they do it without outside help which they appear to despise anyway - all this secretive stuff, no cars etc its all a load of bo**ocks

Now they're sitting pretty with $4m bucks in the bank whats the phrase - laughing all the way to the bank.

and donating to the killers family? whats that all about?

Col

 

[Rich]

What the hell did they think was going to happen if they needed long term healthcare?

Col

From what I've read here, health insurance in the States doesn't provide long term health care, makes you wonder just what they do pay for?

 

[ColinEssex]

From what I've read here, health insurance in the States doesn't provide long term health care, makes you wonder just what they do pay for?

Oh right - so what happens if you have to go into hospital for a few months then?

Col

 

[ColinEssex]

Oh right - so what happens if you have to go into hospital for a few months then?

Col

I know!! you sponge off society and get $4m to play with

Col

 

[Rich]

Oh right - so what happens if you have to go into hospital for a few months then?

Col

You end up bankrupt and rely on charity, poor charity, she must be overworked

 

[ColinEssex]

From what I've read here, health insurance in the States doesn't provide long term health care, makes you wonder just what they do pay for?

If you live in a weird community, you don't pay anything and expect everything for free - and get it

Col

 

[Rich]

Well I don't know much about their religion, is it based on voodoo, or something?

 

[ColinEssex]

Well I don't know much about their religion, is it based on voodoo, or something?

Yes, its the same as christianity is, all based on heresay and magic tricks.

Col

 

[Rich]

Yes, its the same as christianity is, all based on heresay and magic tricks.

Col

I'm suddenly reminded of James Bond

 

[Matt Greatorex]

You can't expect to live some weird lifestyle, opt out of doing normal things (like having health insurance) and then expect someone else to pick up the tab. What the hell did they think was going to happen if they needed long term healthcare?

I think they expected to have to cope, as they usually do. They didn't ask for the donations, nor did they ask anyone else to pick up the tab. People offered help and they accepted. I think there's a marked difference between doing that and going cap-in-hand to people.

If they want to do that [live that way] then they do it without outside help which they appear to despise anyway - all this secretive stuff, no cars etc

I haven't seen any evidence they 'despise' outside help, or anything else for that matter. The few I've met have been very pleasant. They choose to do without certain things, in order to - so they feel - gain in other areas. If no-one had offered to help them, financially or otherwise, I doubt you'd have heard them complaining about it.

its all a load of bo**ocks

Nice summing up at the end of your argument. Do you have a legal background, or just a natural gift for succinctness?

Oh, and I have to admit I did find this one funny.

Originally Posted by Worley
Rich, how did you know Christ had a sense of humor? .

I read his book.

 

[ColinEssex]

Nice summing up at the end of your argument. Do you have a legal background, or just a natural gift for succinctness?

A product of the Bristol Education Dept. They taught us how to be concise in the summing up.

Col

 

[Worley]

I read his book. Why do you see it as a cheap shot by the way?

I wasnt calling that a cheap shot, silly goose.

Isn't that a cheap shot?

It would be if I hadnt meant it. I respect the decision, and that level of forgiveness is admirable.

Back to the topic in hand, I'm reminded of the Solomon Browne tragedy here, the very large donation by the public to such a small community actually eventually caused more grief amongst them than the initial tragedy itself.

Would you have turned it down? Didnt think so. Shhhh lol

Nice exchange Col and Rich, didnt take you long to resort back to acting like children, huh? Guess thats what happens when you guys post unanswered a few times. Start to build up your confidence a little too much. Well, calm down, were back now, lol. Oh, cheap shots are like the random Christianity bashing, pretty much with no point. Come up with new ways of saying it, at least. :gives Rich a cracker: "Pretty bird"

Also, if someone were to kill 2 members of your family, and your community gave you money....would you be laughing all the way to the bank? And you call us money hungry..... Wouldnt be worth it a zillion times over to me. I keep being reminded of the pot and the kettle when it comes to Rich and Col....oh well, kids will be kids.

 

[Rich]

Also, if someone were to kill 2 members of your family, and your community gave you money....would you be laughing all the way to the bank? .

I wouldn't take it thanks, I guess it's something to do with my religion