Did anyone see this

[sherman]

Columbine victim's father- 13 years later !!

 

Guess our national leaders didn't expect this, hmm? On Thursday, Darrell Scott, the father of Rachel Scott, a victim of the Columbine High School shootings in Littleton , Colorado , was invited to address the House Judiciary Committee's subcommittee. What he said to our national leaders during this special session of Congress was painfully truthful.

 

They were not prepared for what he was to say, nor was it received well. It needs to be heard by every parent, every teacher, every politician, every sociologist, every psychologist, and every so-called expert! These courageous words spoken by Darrell Scott are powerful, penetrating, and deeply personal. There is no doubt that God sent this man as a voice crying in the wilderness.. The following is a portion of the

transcript:

 

" 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 continue 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!"

Darrell Scott

 

 

Do what the media did not - - let the nation hear this man's

speech. Please send this out to everyone you can

[sherman]

I guess we "gun nuts" would call this a miss fire. Sorry don't mean to be joking about the school shootings but you all know if it had gone in the way they wanted it to we would have seen this on the news.

[DesertBull]

Mostly false.

 

This speech was made in 1999 not on Thursday. He did not give it to a special meeting of Congress. It was to a sub-commitee.

 

We only make ourselves look like idiots when we spread falsehoods like this.

[cw4192]

desertbull go f$$k yourself

[DesertBull]

Wow

 

 

[DesertBull]

 

 

From the NRA. Notice the date.

 

http://www.nrawinningteam.com/scotttext.html

[Elkhunter1]

desertbull go f$$k yourself

 

It looks like Desertbull has all the evidence in his court, NOW what.

[muleskinner]

Mis-information can be very destructive. However, I think we need to back up and give folks room to make mistakes without crucifying them. For the most part, this forum is a great place to engage in good spirited debate. I appreciate Amanda for making it possible. This thing called the internet, invented by Al Gore from what I hear, is an amazing thing!

[rossislider]

Wow

 

+1

That seemed like a bit of an overreaction to me too!

[DesertBull]

I didn't crucify anyone. I get these emails all of the time also. They usually include some truth some lies and end with a plea for a "donation". I just ask for all of our sakes that we double check these "facts" before spreading them.

[Elkhunter1]

I didn't crucify anyone. I get these emails all of the time also. They usually include some truth some lies and end with a plea for a "donation". I just ask for all of our sakes that we double check these "facts" before spreading them.

 

I am with you on this one!

[muleskinner]

I'm not trying to excuse the spreading of inaccurate info. I'm sure some folks do so with an agenda in mind. Didn't seem to be the case here. I could be wrong. Lets hear it for truth in reporting!

[ShutYourLib]

More rumor spreading.... Why hasn't the post been modified yet?

[gotcoues]

Holy smokes,

 

DB..... I'm at at loss of words for once. All of us gun owners should already know that is old news. I guess some people just aren't too worried about facts.

[DesertBull]

I'm not trying to excuse the spreading of inaccurate info. I'm sure some folks do so with an agenda in mind. Didn't seem to be the case here. I could be wrong. Lets hear it for truth in reporting!

 

I Agree. It is easy to fall for this kind of stuff. I was just tying to spread some truth. I don't know why I got the big F you. Sorry if I offended anyone.