I have been staring at this blank blog post off and on for several days now and still have no idea what to say. So many thoughts and emotions come to mind when tragedies like this happen. I can’t pretend to empathize with Norwegians, especially those loved ones of the victims. I do however sympathize greatly. I am a fairly logic-based person. What I mean is, whether I think somebody’s thoughts, actions, decisions, etc are right or wrong or good or bad, I can typically determine their paradigm (the way they view the world or a situation) and understand their thought process. However terrorist attacks such as this absolutely baffle me. I can empathize with idealists who have very strong beliefs and think that differing believes and innovative ideas are needed to continue advancing our world. However, to what end are these types of attacks carried out? What was this gunman trying to accomplish? It’s not going to stop a political party from believing their beliefs and being who they are. Just like the U.S. did after 9-11, I’m sure Norwegians will get back up. They will most likely never forget this, and they shouldn’t. However it won’t keep them down. I need to research to see is Norway has a death penalty. Does anyone know?
To our friends and followers in Norway: Keep your heads up. The actions of one evil being doesn’t define who you are. You’re in our thoughts.
Shane
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What a tragedy… and so strange as my wife and I are moving there in 3 weeks. Also I just checked and no death penalty and a single crime maximum sentance is 21 years. Maybe the world will get lucky and he will “slip” in the shower and break his neck.
21 years for a single crime? Hopefully each victim is viewed as a single crime so he never sees the light of day again. I know many countries view Americans as barbaric, however in my opinion this is a clear cut case for a few bullets to his head and save time, anguish and Norwegian tax payer dollars. You bring up a good point as well, those shower floors can be awfully slippery.
Shane
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