WWII vet, 88, brutally beaten to death in Spokane, Wash.

[August]

Originally Posted by Nippelspanner

Just one thing... why does it matter that he was a veteran?

It adds irony to the story. The man risked his life to defend his country and this is how some punk repays him. Sad.

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by August

It adds irony to the story. The man risked his life to defend his country and this is how some punk repays him. Sad.

Agreed

[Ducimus]

Aside from that, WW2 veterans are greatly respected, if not revered.

Between this, and those 3 teens thrill killing the Australian, it really goes to show the extent of moral decay in this country.

[AVGWarhawk]

Originally Posted by Ducimus

Between this, and those 3 teens thrill killing the Australian, it really goes to show the extent of moral decay in this country.

Where does one get their morals?

[Ducimus]

Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

Where does one get their morals?

Good parenting maybe? Aside from that I think there has been some large shifts in society that encourage less then desirable attributes in people. (which could be a very long topic in and of itself)

Other then that, the use of the word "morals" is usually synonymous with religion, I strongly disagree. One does not have to be religious to have good moral character.

[AVGWarhawk]

Originally Posted by Ducimus

Other then that, the use of the word "morals" is usually synonymous with religion, I strongly disagree. One does not have to be religious to have good moral character.

And I agree as well.

I'm inclined to believe that kids are left to raise themselves these days.




It is a real shame that three strong pick on the one elderly weak for a few dollars. It is a real shame this gentleman put his life on the line so three punks have the freedom to take his valuables and leave him for dead. Perhaps more accountability from parents is the answer.

[nikimcbee]

Originally Posted by Ducimus

Good parenting maybe? Aside from that I think there has been some large shifts in society that encourage less then desirable attributes in people. (which could be a very long topic in and of itself)

Other then that, the use of the word "morals" is usually synonymous with religion, I strongly disagree. One does not have to be religious to have good moral character.

I see Happy Valley hasn't converted you yet.

Note, Send more cookies and jello salad to Ducimus' house.

[WernherVonTrapp]

Originally Posted by Ducimus

Other then that, the use of the word "morals" is usually synonymous with religion...

Interesting; when I look up the word "Moral" in both my Webster's and Oxford (American Desk Dictionary and Thesaurus), the word "Religion" is not found in any of it's forms, nor implied.

[AVGWarhawk]

Originally Posted by WernherVonTrapp

Interesting; when I look up the word "Moral" in both my Webster's and Oxford (American Desk Dictionary and Thesaurus), the word "Religion" is not found in any of it's forms, nor implied.

It is usually associated but not necessarily part of the definition.

[GoldenRivet]

Heads are gonna roll when Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpten get fired up on this!


What? They won't?


Hmm

[AVGWarhawk]

Originally Posted by GoldenRivet

Heads are gonna roll when Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpten get fired up on this!


What? They won't?


Hmm

[nikimcbee]

Originally Posted by Ducimus

Aside from that, WW2 veterans are greatly respected, if not revered.

Between this, and those 3 teens thrill killing the Australian, it really goes to show the extent of moral decay in this country.

This. The same thing happened here in Oregon with WW2 Marine Hero, Marion Carl.


http://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-no...rion_carl.html

[STEED]

[eddie]

Well they caught one of the punks who did this ( only 16 years old too), still looking for suspect #2, shouldn't take long to get him hopefully!

http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013...id=msnhp&pos=1

[Daveb1]

I'm disappointed, no one has mentioned race, are you guys blind

Daveb