Quotation Blog #1
Serial Killers and Mass Murderers by Niguel Cawthorne
Finished book: 327 pages
The beginning of the book, Serial Killers and Mass Murderers, the author raises thought-provoking questions on the serious topic of murder. He argues that we are never safe from vicious killers, no matter what. His bluntness drew me in, so I chose a quote that I found very compelling.
"Then again we are all potential victims. You are not even safe in your own home (most murders occur within families) or on the streets even in broad daylight (there could be a sniper on the roof intent on killing whoever steps into their sights)" (Cawthorne 2).
This quote is very straightforward, showing the reality of how easy it is for a deranged person to take a life. He makes a point that you could be targeted in your own home, or just be in the wrong place at the wrong time and be killed. It opens the reader's eyes and reminds them that we are never safe, no matter where we are or who we are.
Since the year 2000, more people have been killed in school shootings than all of the 20th century. Now in this past year, more people have been killed in school shootings than in the U.S military. People in the military knowingly sacrifice their lives for our country, while teachers and students come into school to teach and learn in a safe environment. Since the shooting (17 people were killed) on February 14, 2017 at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, schools are taking more precautions to prevent and be more prepared if there is an active shooter. Despite the precautions and gun laws, killers that target schools are determined and will kill as many people as they can. All it takes is a diseased mind and a weapon to make someone kill. It is chilling to live each day knowing how easily someone could hurt you or a loved one. As the author said, we are all potential victims, even in school.
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