2008.02.29
The search at Ferrum College
For Monday: No life was lost when a gunman appeared on Ferrum College's campus, and for that everyone is grateful. The response and ensuing lock down afford the college an opportunity to dissect a real, rather than simulated, tragedy to determine the effectiveness of procedures.
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What's a "gunman"?
Comment by Ed S. — February 29, 2008 @ 1:39 pm
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Comment by DaveH — March 2, 2008 @ 2:38 pm
What is a "gunman?" A derogatory term used to villainize guns.
There is nothing like it for any other weapon. Ever heard of a "knifeman," "macheteman," "carman" (for a drunk driver), "brickman," "axeman," "crowbarman," etc.?
Comment by Philip Van Cleave — March 2, 2008 @ 3:20 pm
I just found it disappointing that the editorial board claims to not be against guns, but used the term "gunman" in this case; an obvious derogatory term used in cases of murder. In this case, to my knowledge the guy was never found, nothing happened, and nobody knows whether he was up to no good, or just a regular guy.
If the Times is going to label everyone with a gun a "gunman", why didn't they report that the campus sent out 300 gunmen looking for the man?
Comment by Ed S. — March 3, 2008 @ 9:26 am