<a href='http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,90302,00.html' target='_blank'>Drunken Student Falls to His Death at Church Cookout</a>
I can be a jerk sometimes, but that topic line really was way out of line. For Gods sake, we are talking about some ones life, not a &ucking football game. Its ok to joke all you want when it comes to sports, but have a little respect when it comes to something a precious as ones life.
Herdon Wrote:I can be a jerk sometimes, but that topic line really was way out of line. For Gods sake, we are talking about some ones life, not a &ucking football game. Its ok to joke all you want when it comes to sports, but have a little respect when it comes to something a precious as ones life.
Hey, chill out. I'm a catholic and I feel perfectly comfortable with that line, or should it have been "falling" catholic?
Dude- sorry but you are way outta line. The kid is 19 years old, why even attempt to make a joke of it?
Think of that boy's family or the people who saw it happen.
The last thing they thought would happen.
You're not suposed to bury your kids.
This was sad. I pray for the family.
Listen folks. That was intended to be a joke in bad taste. So it hit the mark.
I am sure the young man's friends, family and teammates will mourn his death. The priest who provided, or allowed the consumption of alcohol should be removed from the priesthood, IMHO. Frankly, as a Catholic, I am further emabarrassed by the actions of such priests. It seems that the American version of the Roman Catholic church is becoming an increasingly hazardous place for young people to hang out. Instead of a refuge it has become what we have witnessed.
Having said that...and yes, as a college age kid I drank (and did many other things) that severly impaired my faculties at times, but we are ultimately responsible for our own actions. This young man got intoxicated (nobody forced him to drink and get drunk) to the point of causing his own demise. For that I may have pity, but not sorrow.
Herdon is right, that wasn't even close to being funny. Why would you even try to get amusement out of the death of a teenager?
There is an entire web site devoted to honoring those who have improved the gene pool by removing themselves from it. This is my personal favorite.
(1982, Texas) At the Amarillo Fairgrounds, some buildings were in need of a coat of paint, so local contractors were hired to do the job. Between the buildings was an angled alley with a culvert in the middle, designed to drain rainwater away from the buildings. Because of the slope, the wheeled painter scaffolding tended to roll downhill, so the painters removed the wheels on the scaffolding. They were in the process of moving the scaffolding next to a building, when the metal structure met a transformer. The painters were killed.
The story made the headlines. The town was abuzz with talk of the tragedy, how it had come to pass, and whether the city was liable for damages. The city officials decided they needed to conduct an investigation.
With much fanfare, they arrived at the scene of the incident, prepared to personally recreate the circumstances. Two officials grabbed the scaffolding in the exact same location as the two painters, began to move the scaffolding... and were promptly electrocuted.
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UTLAW Wrote:Herdon is right, that wasn't even close to being funny. Why would you even try to get amusement out of the death of a teenager?
But, one must consider the good that has come from my tasteleness:
I have, against incalculable odds, brought together, in a united front, opinions shared alike by a Marshall (herdon) and a Toledo (UTLaw) supporter. And they said it couldn't be done!
MAKO Wrote:There is an entire web site devoted to honoring those who have improved the gene pool by removing themselves from it. This is my personal favorite.
(1982, Texas) At the Amarillo Fairgrounds, some buildings were in need of a coat of paint, so local contractors were hired to do the job. Between the buildings was an angled alley with a culvert in the middle, designed to drain rainwater away from the buildings. Because of the slope, the wheeled painter scaffolding tended to roll downhill, so the painters removed the wheels on the scaffolding. They were in the process of moving the scaffolding next to a building, when the metal structure met a transformer. The painters were killed.
The story made the headlines. The town was abuzz with talk of the tragedy, how it had come to pass, and whether the city was liable for damages. The city officials decided they needed to conduct an investigation.
With much fanfare, they arrived at the scene of the incident, prepared to personally recreate the circumstances. Two officials grabbed the scaffolding in the exact same location as the two painters, began to move the scaffolding... and were promptly electrocuted.
<a href='http://www.darwinawards.com/' target='_blank'>Darwin Awards</a>
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I love that website! Thanks MAKO.