It can happen, anywhere

There is to much on my mind, can't concentrate on words. All that keeps popping in my head right now, is what is going on in the news I guess because I just watched it. What did get my attention on the news was a incident that was to occur today at a high school in Bridgewater NJ which is about 1hr from where I live. Two kids were planning a copycat of Columbine. I learned today that a student, a female, did the right thing and told someone about what she knew.

From NJ News:

"We are justifiably proud of the source within our student body that came forward and of the staff members who passed the information along to the administration in such a timely manner," Riccobono said yesterday of the girl who tipped authorities. "We hope that this whole scenario can serve as a model for future incidents, whether here or at other schools."

In the home of one of the accused they found:

"The suspect, whom police have also not identified, was arrested Friday after authorities said they found an arsenal of explosives, bomb-making plans and ammunition in his Bridgewater home. The teen has been charged with attempted murder, possession of explosives, possession of a destructive device and attempted widespread damage or injury."

I'll tell ya, that is just so scary. What are these kids thinking, and why would death to innocent students, faculty etc, be so enticing? How would doing this deed serve their purpose. It is so baffling to me.

Bridgewater is normally a very quiet town and not know for violence of any kind, it is somewhat of a upscale town. Most people move there to get away from violence and give their kids a good education. It is predominantly of the Caucasian race.

What makes this almost unbelievable is that when you sit and think, it truly can happen anywhere, there are no boundaries. I am just very glad that girl came forward, as she saved many lives, today would have been much different if she did not.

Really frighting and sad....


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