Was it necessary for the news story about the Ohio school shooter to mention what shirt the guy was wearing?

Do you think since Columbine and obviously as it continues today the media is trying to perpetuate the false assumption that music and games cause kids to turn violent REGARDLESS of the kids' environment? (the story said the kid was wearing a marilyn manson shirt, NOT IMPORTANT TO THE STORY!!!)


I blame parents, low-to-no school funding, school counselors and officials, bullying and a host of other reasons that would rank much higher than music or games.


We even know by now the kid had some mental problems, why not go with that and just skip the scapegoating of marilyn manson?

Was it necessary for the news story about the Ohio school shooter to mention what shirt the guy was wearing?
If the info in the first answer is correct, then I can see it being mentioned. But generally speaking, I agree with you. My first thought when I read about the shirt was accompanied with a rolling of eyes. And this kid had a history of mental problems. Maybe, in his twisted mind, his "worship" of Marilyn Manson played some small part, but what is the role of this kid's parents in this situation? With the Virginia Tech shooter, I think his parents truly felt like he was past the worst of his problems, but he was not in their home for them to see his downward spiral. This kid in Ohio was a minor still living at home, so it would be interesting to hear about his home life and parents.
Reply:Obviously, what you are reading or seeing is stuff perpetuated and sensationalized by the media. The reason that Asa Coon's clothing was mentioned was to identify what he looked like during the shootings. He was clearly different (white, goth kid in an all black school) and is mentally unstable. Personally, I don't think that Marilyn Manson is satanic and does get a bad rap for his image and lyrics. Clearly, the administration, teachers and perhaps his parents are somewhat accountable for what happened. My question is how Coon got past metal detectors and security?
Reply:Marilyn Manson's music promotes suicide, death, drug use, violence and hatred. He legitimizes and encourages that kind of behavior. This should be a warning to parents whose kids admire and / or idolize him. Is the fact that he was a fan the reason? No, but it could have contributed to his thought processes.





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Reply:No. They're just looking for an easy explanation and something to blame it on.
Reply:Yes, it was necessary to describe the shirt the shooter was wearing. Clothing is one of the primary items used in identifying criminals. I'll bet that, somewhere, in the police report the race of the shooter was also used but NOT for racism (regardless of race).





Scapegoat: "One that is made to bear the blame of others." At no time was Marilyn Manson used as a scapegoat. He was never questioned or charged in this crime.





I think you have a "wad" in your drawers over nothing.
Reply:Forget the shirt - was he wearing a straight jacket?
Reply:The shirt gave and Ideal of his mental state. Are you a parent? Why do you blame the parents that you dont know?I agree bully has alot to do with a kids mental state
Reply:The report I read also said that the reason that the student had been suspended was because of a fight that started because he told another student that he didn't believe in god; he worshipped marilyn manson. It sounds way too cliche to me, but if those are the facts of the story...
Reply:It was not nessecary,in fact ,the Cable TV and Television News in general is guilty of being criminally negligent in trying to promote these crimes ,so they can stay busy.When the news is slow after a big event such as (9/11),then you will notice that the Media will do a report on themselves and how they covered the Big Story.They don't realize that they would be more popular with the Public, if one day they just came out and said, "we have spun all we can possibly spin out of such and such a story, so we are gonna give it a break","we will come back when we can get an honest story that is truly interesting.One that we don't have to fabricate at the expense of harming more people unnessacarily in the name of making our News Station $$$$$$$$$$$$$!................... DREAM ON.
Reply:A lot of psycho killers like to wear military clothing. Does this mean the military causes children and others to kill?