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Originally Posted by Norm K

It seems clear we don't share the same definition of the phrase "carpet muncher"._

I cocked my head to the side like a dog when I read that.

Originally Posted by Baz

Most of these situations arise out of some kind of peer pressure and self esteem issues.

Insecurities.

Not sure how to address this other than perhaps more educational programming on TV and social media. Fat chance of that happening though when there's more money to be made when bad stuff happens.

Strange world but not when it's understood the almighty dollar rules everything else in most of our civilisation.

or in his case, drugs.

Originally Posted by unclebilly

If he was thinking about going postal (is that still a thing?) at prom, hopefully his arrest puts an end to these ideas and he gets the help and treatment he needs.

I'm hoping he gets help and is released (and the help is actually helpful). Its a shame to see someone this age with no priors jailed for much of their young life.

I'm hoping that the congregation and church community do more than 'pray' for him. He is screaming out for help right now and prayers aren't the kind of help he needs.

Yeah, it seems like there was the possibility that he was going to do something stupid. Hopefully, that's no longer the case. Hopefully, he can get the help that he needs.