Why do I listen to the news?

[scaeagles]

Well, I oft feel that way regarding my god fortune in life. Many things which are beyond my control I am fortunate in. For example, I have a great wife, great kids. I know plenty of better men than I with a less than great wife or kids that struggle mightily in various areas of their lives.

However, there are certain things that I know I would never be party to. I will never, ever beat my children. I will never ever kill a baby. I don't understand the mentality of those who do and they sicken me.

I do hold the school administration to a high level of responsibility as well.

I don't listen to the news for such stories, though I know there are people who do for precisely that reason. I want to know what's going on in the world, and I don't consider such stories as really news worthy. What good comes from me knowing about a woman who has beaten her kid bloody? Or about a woman who drowns her newborn? Nothing. I guess they get the play, though, for the reason you cite.

I don't regard someone who beats their child or kills a newborn as less fortunate. I regard them as depraved.