Tag: violence
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A Historical Perspective on Violence and Murder in the United States
The horrific massacre in Newton, Connecticut, is sparking debate about guns and violence, as well it should. As the discussion gets underway, I think it is helpful to understand where we stand in the flow of history as it relates to violence in the United States. Here are a few things to consider. Below is…
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Saturday Links
Here are the links for this week. 1. Ever thought about starting your own blog? Michael Hyatt has some advice: My Advice to Beginning Bloggers 2. Is gender inclusive language taking hold? Good News, You Guys Everyone! English Is Becoming More Inclusive 3. How New Yorkers Adjusted to Sudden Smartphone Withdrawal 4. Paying for What…
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Are we Descending Into Violence?
The tragic events at VA Tech have dominated this week's news. As I watch and listen, I hear considerable commentary about how we are descending into a culture of violence. I don't know the college-level stats, but I do know that homicides and violence at public schools have dropped considerably since the early 1990s. There…