Appreciating the intelligent reponses in my defense here, so to counterbalance those, MORE QM.

BECAUSE he had a knife and NOT a gun, only ONE person was killed, he wasn't able to shoot through the windows at people, he could be easily contained, couldn't shoot people as they exited the bus. etc. You've instead showed how much LESS dangerous knives are compared to guns. One is a close range, limited damage area weapon, the other can kill people at a distance.

You're somewhat correct. I should've been more precise regarding who would have a gun, the baddie or citizens. It could've been both who had guns, instead it was none. In the time frame the kook killed one victim he could just as easily stabbed 5 or 6 more people, blended in with the panicked passengers, gotten off the bus and stabbed even more people (knives don't jam). Bladed weapons are the worst...faced with such a kook the most trained martial artists would engage in "Run Fu" if they could.

I'm less concerned about the weapons involved than the complete and utter lack of martial spirit in that society.

I agree with those who think the victim really had no chance. Even if it was some kind of magical holodeck simulation where the interviewed kid would be back in the same place knowing of the impending attack, I doubt he or 99% of human beings would have the skills and speed to stop such an assault.

And to try and suggest that the death penalty is the best thing here... bravo sir. That's the way to solve everything, kill the baddies. I'm sure you'd like them to have shot him on the spot wouldn't you? So then we could have no idea of understanding why this happened or how we can prevent such things happening again.

It would have been great had the killer raised his knife to the cops and been blown away. Whether or not he was mentally ill, he would've been removed from the gene pool for the betterment of all.

If he's ruled competent and goes to court, his actions would certainly merit the death penalty, which is punishment, not vengeance.

If he's criminally insane, he and we would also be better off putting him to sleep. Use the "freebie" to test the equipment (joking...I think).

Mercy for the guilty is cruelty to the innocent.

It was, twice but they both had been discarded. And the dead pool was clear so it was kind of a freebie.

Damn..im old, I remember the days when you really had to hunt, I used to be an avid Farker as well, hell remember ebaums world?

I do go back to fark and have checked out their video section.

I used to (and still kinda do) follow the blogs - Onegoodmove.org, Crooksandliars, mediamatters - Those websites were great in the early 00's when video blogging was still young, those guys really let picked out the gems from Television.

I have collected so many youtube subscriptions over the years I dont have to go far to find a good clip or two. I also have a few links that follow documentaries, Heres one that I just recently bumped into. I have more lists then I do hours in the day.

Otherwise I use Stumble Video as well...not as often as I would like.
When I have time I like to check out newer places, as Dag Mentioned Funny or Die is a great place from what I can see and Redlasso is still in Beta so it might be usefull for the sift yet.

Thanks for the video Jeff. I sifted it here http://www.videosift.com/video/From-Mike-Gravel-with-Love-Interview-on-Russian-TV

Couldn't think of a better title or I wouldn't have bitten yours. That makes 2 videos I've gladly accepted as freebies. So thanks <kicks ground awkwardly> and stuff.

Thanks Winkler!

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I find stuff like Fedquip's post useful.. contextualizing and making meaning. ed Journalism.

I find stuff like Fedquip's post useful.. contextualizing and making meaning. ed Journalism.

The title instantly reminded me of Kevin Mackle, who darwinned himself by rocking a Coke machine trying to get a freebie until the machine fell over and crushed him. His parents tried to sue for a cool mil but I don't think they won.

http://messageboard.tuckermax.com/archive/index.php/t-4518.html

Looks like a Geek's wet dream- comics, kung-fu, super-powered bad guys, cool cars (saw a Lancia Stratos and Meyers Manx), and a hot anarchist co-ed crimefighter. Based on a comic from the 90's by Tank Girl co-creator Jamie Hewlett called "Get the Freebies". Also appears to feature Action Jackson himself, Mr. Carl Weathers!

>> ^FishBulb:
I am an atheist but I have trouble with the argument that a universe with a god would be an entirely different kind of universe than one with a god. What are you comparing it too? Creationists believe in literal design but isn't it possible that a god could create the rules and then simply let things run?

In the book he distinguishes between deists (what you are describing) and theists in that theists believe God is actively involved with life on earth (prayer answering, miracles, etc). The point he makes about the differing universes is that religious people want to use God as an explanation for all the complexity around us without acknowledging how complex God Himself would have to be and how He got that way. Religions get that as a "freebie" where the sciences explain things through evolution and natural processes.

Hey, you're welcome. I have been a lurker on this site for a long time. I wanted to contribute. However, I'm not really interested in using the "freebies" that comes with a $10 donation -- surely you know someone on this site who would enjoy them? Is it possible for me to pass them on? If not, okey doke.

oh well, you get a freebie

Well PowerToys aren't supported either - they're just freebies made by their staff which they decided to share with all.

I think Google calls them 'Beta' products.

I'm going to assume that was a freebie Deano? If so, I took it.

I remember when I was a kid the streets used to be like times square on new years. Kids everywhere in the best costumes. Everyone got totally in it. Houses like this littered the streets.

Tonight I had about a dozen groups. Of those, maybe 2 were fully dressed children. The rest were kids fishing for freebies. Im sorry, but if you cant put the effort to get dressed up, I cant give the effort to spend my hard earned money on candy to give to your lazy butt.

I thought this was a budget freebie with Half Life 2 Episode 2. So far, I've played a bit of HL2Ep2 and completed Portal, loved it. Great ending credits too.

If you don't have it, you can get it here: http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/404612