Norway

[drenrin2120]

Apparently, this friday, a bomb exploded in the Norwegian killing atleast 7 people and injuring dozens of others. Simultaneously, a man authorities say is related to the bombing went into a youth camp and gunned down 80 kids. This is just awful. I'd post a link but a quick google search will produce plenty of results.

[aboutasoandthis]

I heard about this. The bombing happened in downtown Oslo. I remember visiting there once and it was a nice place. My prayers go out the the family and friends affected by this.

[Prpl_Mage]

Yeah, the bomb became the least of their problem when a guy dressed up as a cop starts shooting kids at an island.

Didn't think something this brutal would happen so close.

[zuhane]

Sounds like something from a horror story. Unbelievable and shocking what they must have been going through in their last minutes.

[Archem]

What's the minimum confirmed death toll as of now? 87?

That's harsh. Still no idea what possesses a person to do this kind of thing. I'd heard some things about Al-Qaeda, but nothing's written in stone yet.

[Zerlina]

Saw this on the news today. can't believe it got less time than Amy Winehouse.

[fruckert]

Saw this on the news today. can't believe it got less time than Amy Winehouse.

I think that's because 60% of America can't pronounce "Norwegian"
nor-way-gee-an?
And of course, America is the most important planet on Earth.

Still though, that's fucked up.
Everything.
All of it.

[EliroX904]

Saw this on the news today. can't believe it got less time than Amy Winehouse.

Because people these days are ignorant dickheads who think a stupid-*** singer with no skills is more important than the lives a several dozen people, including many children.

[Archem]

...Or because international celebrities (musicians especially) are better for ratings than a single-nation tragedy? Let's keep the comments tasteful, please. Respect for the dead and all that.

[drenrin2120]

You're entitled to your opinion about her skill, but the dead are dead. While I agree it's silly she would get more media coverage, it's not her fault or anyone watching the news' fault.

I recently read the death toll has rose above 90. =\ I guess it's too be expected, but still, hard to believe one man did all this. He must've had some other people helping him.

[Valiere]

21 years.

That is the maximum sentence in Norway.

This is a typical Norwegian prison cell.

You can go on the worst killing spree in history, spend two decades in a cell that looks far better than any dorm room I've ever lived in, and get out in time to.........well, to do it again.

If you were going to commit a crime, I can't think of a better place to do it.

Hell, you could even commit murder and get little more than a slap on the wrist.

Hint-hint.

[drenrin2120]

I'm not excited to see American media report this guy getting 21 years in prison.

[Valiere]

I bet any of the 95 people murdered wish they could spend another 21 years in that prison cell.

[drenrin2120]

I agree to a degree, Lucas. Though, murder is pretty close to unforgivable.

[Archem]

...guys, excuse me as I apply for Norwegian citzenship.