Often in times of crisis, there will always be those insensitive few that downplay one issue to focus on their own agenda. The tragedy at Virginia Tech was just that, a tragedy. Keep those affected in your thoughts in prayers. For you that have never been shot, or have never lost someone due to senseless violence, this is when you shut the fuck up, digress and observe while being as respectful as possible. This isn't a time to compare this event to other horrible events of the past, no need to cite references. And this certainly isn't the time to say, "Well what about..." Pay your respects as a human being should and if you can support in any way possible, do so. Other than that, let the political agenda collect dust.

This isn't the blame of hiphop, violent movies, videogames, television, the rather easy access to firearms in the United States or any other scapegoat. This is a rare case of pandemonium, that probably could've been caught in the early stages if people just took a look at the guy's Xanga. Whatever the case, as much as I hate politics, I always find myself in political debates with people who believe that the agenda they push is justified. And as much as I hate politics, if you step to me with some wayward shit like, "if there wasn't so much violence in the media then this wouldn't have happened," I'll belittle you as I should.

My thoughts, prayers and sincerest concerns go out to those affected, directly or indirectly, with the events in Blacksburg.

Pax.