Let Us Un-build It!

 

We built this! So let’s un-build it!

Rachel Joy Scott

          Recently there have been several, outrageous, disgusting, violent actions taken against people just like you – yes, you – by individuals who, on first glance, may have appeared to be human. However, their subsequent and in many cases final despicable actions brand them as barely worthy of that designation. At the very least their names and biographies should be erased from human history.

          At the same time, efforts of the majority of those attempting to augment their own histories though they be not immediately part of or directly attached to these disasters should also be roundly condemned. This refers primarily to legislators creating importance for their own positions where, truly, little importance beyond simple management exists or will ever be required.

          To demonstrate the point and offer some support for my opinion I offer a portion of an address made by Darrel Scott of Littleton, Colorado to the US Congress special session of the House Judiciary Committee on December 12, 2012 which I believe should be studied by legislators in every Provincial, State or Federal government in all countries who claim any form of democracy --- weak or strong as that claim may be.

          Mr. Scott was the father of Rachel Scott, one of the first, if not the first victim assassinated in the Columbine School Massacre of April 20, 1999.

Darrel Scott during his presentation

 

          "Since the dawn of creation there has been both good & evil in the hearts of men and women. We all contain the seeds of kindness or the seeds of violence. The death of my wonderful daughter, Rachel Joy Scott, and the deaths of that heroic teacher, and the other eleven children who died must not be in vain. Their blood cries out for answers.

"The first recorded act of violence was when Cain slew his brother Abel out in the field. The villain was not the club he used. Neither was it the NCA, the National Club Association. The true killer was Cain, and the reason for the murder could only be found in Cain's heart.

"In the days that followed the Columbine tragedy, I was amazed at how quickly fingers began to be pointed at groups such as the NRA. I am not a member of the NRA. I am not a hunter. I do not even own a gun. I am not here to represent or defend the NRA - because I don't believe that they are responsible for my daughter's death. Therefore I do not believe that they need to be defended. If I believed they had anything to do with Rachel's murder I would be their strongest opponent.

“I am here today to declare that Columbine was not just a tragedy -- it was a spiritual event that should be forcing us to look at where the real blame lies! Much of the blame lies here in this room. Much of the blame lies behind the pointing fingers of the accusers themselves. I wrote a poem just four nights ago that expresses my feelings best.

 Your laws ignore our deepest needs,

Your words are empty air.

You've stripped away our heritage,

You've outlawed simple prayer.

Now gunshots fill our classrooms,

And precious children die.

You seek for answers everywhere,

And ask the question "Why?"

You regulate restrictive laws,

Through legislative creed.

And yet you fail to understand,

That God is what we need!

 

"Men and women are three-part beings. We all consist of body, mind, and spirit. When we refuse to acknowledge a third part of our make-up, we create a void that allows evil, prejudice, and hatred to rush in and wreak havoc. Spiritual presences were present within our educational systems for most of our nation's history. Many of our major colleges began as theological seminaries. This is a historical fact. What has happened to us as a nation? We have refused to honor God, and in so doing, we open the doors to hatred and violence. And when something as terrible as Columbine's tragedy occurs -- politicians immediately look for a scapegoat such as the NRA. They immediately seek to pass more restrictive laws that contribute to erode away our personal and private liberties. We do not need more restrictive laws. Eric and Dylan would not have been stopped by metal detectors. No amount of gun laws can stop someone who spends months planning this type of massacre. The real villain lies within our own hearts.

"As my son Craig lay under that table in the school library and saw his two friends murdered before his very eyes, he did not hesitate to pray in school. I defy any law or politician to deny him that right! I challenge every young person in America and around the world, to realize that on April 20, 1999, at Columbine High School prayer was brought back to our schools. Do not let the many prayers offered by those students be in vain. Dare to move into the new millennium with a sacred disregard for legislation that violates your God-given right to communicate with Him. To those of you who would point your finger at the NRA -- I give to you a sincere challenge. Dare to examine your own heart before casting the first stone!

My daughter's death will not be in vain! The young people of this country will not allow that to happen!"

 (Actual statistics concerning the restricted verses increased access to privately owned firearms

https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/9210295911043097934/3867523040814885418 )

           In the ten years since Mr. Scott delivered that statement there have been increasing attacks on education. (Not to be confused with the actual physical attacks on educators and students.) Attacks on the need for the strengthening of spiritual health and mental stability and reduced funding and access for treatment of PDSD, a very high percentage of which was created by societal stress or actions supported by society in general. There has been an increase in, a further or more general acceptance of – and even financial support for – the use of mind altering, hallucinogenic and often deadly drugs. Attempts to change the history that, right or wrong, created the societies that exist today and which are ultimately highly destructive to that society.

 (Information about a few attempts to change history ---

https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/9210295911043097934/7722273599803010317 )

So you want to deny what your ancestors did to create this society? Perhaps you think what has been created is all bad?

Then you’ll have to accept the results!

(You might not like this, but what really happened [not what you might want to think should have happened] created who you are.

https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/9210295911043097934/1967386632118954262 )

You want to deny the individual’s need for believing in something greater than yourself, such as a Creator (Jehovah, Christ or Allah)? Deny the teachings of Buddha or Confucius? The importance of ancestors and what they created for you?

Then you’ll have to accept the results!

 You insist on your right to do anything you want despite the damage it might cause to others? Insist that your “freedom” takes precedence over everything else?

Then you’ll have to accept the results!

 You want to deny the need for diversity? To insist that those of a different religion (or with any theology), those from a different country or different skin color are not your equals and entitled to the same consideration as you?

Then you’ll have to accept the results!

Stop blaming inanimate objects for depredations that are the result of the actions of people.

People just like you despite their obvious lack of education or mental difficulties.

As for legislators, there is very little they can do that will be effective except respond to the loudest noise from the “unwashed masses.” They don’t seem to be able to achieve a majority decision on what day it is.