1Brecken replied to 7OliviaS's discussion Machete Attack on Appalachian Trail
"First off, I wonder why James attacked the hikers. It is such a random attack in a random place. Maybe he was intoxicated? Maybe he's just crazy? I don't know, but I think that he should be in prison for at least 5 years. He attempted to murder two…"
May 13, 2019
1Brecken replied to 8RobertS's discussion Man wanted by FBI turns himself in after 23 years
"After 23 years of chasing Silsbee, I would be surprised to find in walking in the front door of a police department. I would wonder what his motives for doing this are. I agree that Silsbee was probably tired of running from the FBI. He ran for a…"
May 13, 2019
1Brecken replied to 5EthanLeinen's discussion Kentucky Derby
"I do not know enough about horseback riding or the Kentucky Derby to be able to form a proper opinion. I do, however, believe that today's society is too politically correct. Everyone complains about everything and they get what they want. It is…"
May 7, 2019
1Brecken replied to 8Mitchell's discussion 13 Dead After Russian Plane Starts on Fire
"I think that I would be frozen and freaking out. I can't even begin to imagine being in a plane that was engulfed in flames. I would be mortified. The first thing that would go through my head is this is not happening. Once it clicked, I would be…"
May 7, 2019
1Brecken replied to 8Julia's discussion 20 kg of meth was accidentally shipped to and elderly couple.
"I would be super confused and frightened if a package of meth, especially of this size, was delivered to my house. I would probably call the police just like this couple did. The intended recipient of this package, a 21-year old man, obviously…"
May 7, 2019
1Brecken replied to 2Griffin's discussion Teacher is removed after making offensive comments to his Students
"I think that joking is acceptable and understandable, but the comments that this teacher was making over a span of WEEKS are absolutely intolerable. It is sad that nothing was done about the comments before the seventh grader felt the need to find…"
May 7, 2019
1Brecken replied to 7Maggie's discussion Democrats Kill Children, Claims Donald Trump
"Personally, I am against all forms of abortion. A mother and father make the choice to conceive which results in a child. I think that Donald Trump is trying to make a point that babies, fetus or infant, should be allowed to live. Although his…"
May 7, 2019
1Brecken replied to 6Ashton's discussion Kansas City Chiefs WR Tyreek Hill Suspended for Domestic Abuse
"I think that Tyreek Hill should be kicked out of the NFL. There must be a punishment for domestic abuse or it isn't going to stop. It was very brave of Tyreek's wife to come out and accuse her husband of such a crime. The NFL should make the right…"
Apr 29, 2019
1Brecken replied to 1Cass's discussion Addison Russell says he's willing to 'play another role' for the Cubs
"I wonder if Russell's ex-wife ever provided substantial evidence of emotional, verbal, and physical abuse. A suspension of 40 games is very significant. It was obviously enough for the Cub's to find a potentially permanent replacement. Depending on…"
Apr 29, 2019
1Brecken replied to 7OliviaF's discussion Australia at War With Feral Cats
"I think that the government has good intentions with their plan to kill wild cats in Australia. The cats are obviously a threat to other Australian species. Although I don't know of any other countries that are as isolated as Australia, I think that…"
Apr 29, 2019
1Brecken replied to 2Caitlyn's discussion Truck Driver Closed His Eyes In Fear Before Fatal Pileup Crash
"I really doubt that anyone would ever purposely run into 28 vehicles while going 85mph on the interstate. I think that law enforcement is being logical by agreeing that it was an accident. I don't understand why the "eyes closed" thing is so…"
Apr 29, 2019
1Brecken replied to 6Reanna's discussion Intelligent Elementary Students Design an Innovative Crosswalk
"I think that this 3D crosswalk idea if questionable, especially since it's an optical illusion. A physical crosswalk should be more effective. Cars should have to stop for pedestrians. I don't want a 3D crosswalk in my community. Not everyone is…"
Apr 29, 2019
1Brecken replied to 1Isaiah's discussion YouTube Prank Star Arrested for Impersonating an Officer
"I think that I would've called the police on him like this woman did. It is wrong and super disrespectful, especially when getting a ticket is not a joke. Ross should have more common sense and he should have known better. I'm not sure if jail time…"
Apr 23, 2019
1Brecken replied to 4Konner's discussion Kelly Stafford announces start of recovery after 12-hour brain surgery
"I would feel scared and worried if something like this were to happen to one of my family members. I am very glad that Stafford is okay and going into recovery. Brain surgery is a big deal and no one should have to go through it alone. I would try…"
Apr 23, 2019
1Brecken replied to 8Macey's discussion Baby T-Rex listed on Ebay
"I think that the fossil should be given to science. The average person should not have the opportunity to obtain and privately own such an important finding. The world should be able to see it and our understanding should be able to grow through…"
Apr 23, 2019
1Brecken replied to 5WyattL's discussion Woman Arrested for Throwing a Bag of Puppies Away
"I think that this woman should definitely be charged for trying to trash a bag of puppies. It is insanely cruel and animals, especially when they can't fend for themselves, should never be treated that way. I think that she should have to serve at…"
Apr 23, 2019
1Brecken replied to 1Olivia's discussion Heart-Related Deaths Caused by Skipped Breakfasts
"Before reading this, I knew that breakfast was important. I have grown up being told that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. This study just proves that breakfast should not be skipped. I think that people with less income should still…"
Apr 23, 2019
1Brecken replied to 1Emma's discussion Police Officer pardoned after using a gun on a unarmed inmate in a cell
"I think that it is ridiculous that a police officer is allowed to get away with doing something like this, especially with no charge put against him. He violated an obviously significant policy and shot an inmate in the stomach. I think that the…"
Apr 15, 2019
1Brecken replied to 1Lauren's discussion ER visits almost double for young children swallowing objects
"I think that kids should be more educated about the dangers that are associated with small objects. Parents should also pay more attention to their kids. Yes, parents mess up and can't supervise their children every second of every day, but…"
Apr 15, 2019
1Brecken replied to 6Kane's discussion The Cardi B Controversy
"I think that Cardi B is very popular. I would assume that she is well known throughout most of America. Her image is important and she didn't lie about the video and its content. I respect her for that. I think that taking responsibility for her…"
Apr 15, 2019
1Brecken replied to 5Dominic's discussion Donald Trump's Tweet About Llahn Omar and 9-11
"It would be easier to give insight on the issue if we knew what motivated Trump to tweet such a controversial video. Trump probably put this video out into the public to display another side of the story. The Democrats and Republicans have been…"
Apr 15, 2019
1Brecken replied to 5kennadi's discussion Olivia Jade is "devastated" about her college scandal
"I don't really know how I'd feel about this scandal. Even though Olivia wasn't necessarily in on the fake charity, it would be hard for me to wrap my head around it. Everyone else had to work to get enough money for college. It's almost like Olivia…"
Apr 15, 2019
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Apr 15, 2019
1Brecken replied to 1Brecken's discussion 8-Year-Old Boy Saved From Ski Lift
"I agree that deciding what to do would be the most difficult thing for me. I would have to take a second to assess the situation and figure out what the most important needs were. Calling for help would probably be the number one thing. As you…"
Apr 11, 2019
1Brecken replied to 1Brecken's discussion 8-Year-Old Boy Saved From Ski Lift
"I like how you pointed out that the child is 8 years old. It is not very likely that the child was listening or was aware that he was in any kind of danger. I wonder if the father tried to get him to stop messing around. However the  child slipped…"
Apr 11, 2019
1Brecken replied to 1Brecken's discussion 8-Year-Old Boy Saved From Ski Lift
"I would also stop to see what I could do to help if I saw a situation like this. I'm not sure how I would be able to help or how helpful I would be, but I think I would try to do as best as I could. I agree that the boy was super lucky to not have…"
Apr 11, 2019
1Brecken replied to 1Brecken's discussion 8-Year-Old Boy Saved From Ski Lift
"I agree that I wouldn't know what to do or how to help. I don't even know where I would start. Macdonald was smart for looking around and grabbing more people to help gather supplies. The makeshift net idea is impressive."
Apr 11, 2019
1Brecken replied to 1Brecken's discussion 8-Year-Old Boy Saved From Ski Lift
"I wonder if there was anything else that could have been done to help the boy or get him down faster. Maybe there was a smarter or more efficient way to solve the problem. I can't even imagine how the dad must have been feeling."
Apr 11, 2019
1Brecken replied to 1Brecken's discussion 8-Year-Old Boy Saved From Ski Lift
"I would also be confused if I saw an 8-year-old boy dangling from a ski lift 25 feet off the ground. I agree with everything that you said. I would not have been able to react as fast as Macdonald did and the boy is insanely lucky that his father…"
Apr 11, 2019
1Brecken replied to 1Brecken's discussion 8-Year-Old Boy Saved From Ski Lift
"I think that it would be smart to get other people to help. If the boy had fallen and Macdonald was the only one helping him, blame could have been placed on him for injuring the boy. I like how you said that the boy might have dropped something. It…"
Apr 11, 2019
1Brecken replied to 1Brecken's discussion 8-Year-Old Boy Saved From Ski Lift
"I think it's interesting that you would have waited a couple minutes to go find help. Depending on how important it was to find help and save the boy, I might have done the same. I think that the cause of the boy dangling from the lift is more…"
Apr 10, 2019
1Brecken replied to 1Brecken's discussion 8-Year-Old Boy Saved From Ski Lift
"I like how you said that it would be hard to imagine what was going through the father's head as he held his child 25 feet above the ground. If he would have dropped the boy, both of them could have been injured or worse. The ski lifts should be…"
Apr 10, 2019
1Brecken replied to 1Brecken's discussion 8-Year-Old Boy Saved From Ski Lift
"I would also want to help the boy and his father the best that I could. I would call for help, like other people have said, and depending on how long it was going to take for help to arrive, I would stay with the family. I agree that the boy…"
Apr 10, 2019
1Brecken replied to 1Brecken's discussion 8-Year-Old Boy Saved From Ski Lift
"I don't think that I would have reacted as well as Macdonald did either. I agree that the makeshift net was impressive and effective. The boy was saved without injury. I like how you said that the 8-year-old probably wasn't scared. I doubt that he…"
Apr 10, 2019
1Brecken replied to 1Brecken's discussion 8-Year-Old Boy Saved From Ski Lift
"I definitely would have been confused. I think I would have had to look twice to make sure I was seeing things clearly. I don't know if I would have been brave enough to take on a situation like this on my own. I agree that there was an error in the…"
Apr 10, 2019
1Brecken replied to 1Brecken's discussion 8-Year-Old Boy Saved From Ski Lift
"I also think that if I were in a situation where I saw this happening, I would try to stop and call for help. I would stay with the family depending on how stressed out they were and try to calm the boy down. I wonder how long the dad had been…"
Apr 10, 2019
1Brecken replied to 1Brecken's discussion 8-Year-Old Boy Saved From Ski Lift
"I think that wanting to help is a natural instinct for most people. Calming the familiy down or just staying with them would help a lot. The makeshift net that was made to save the boy is a great idea. Most people would not have thought to make one.…"
Apr 10, 2019
1Brecken replied to 1Brecken's discussion 8-Year-Old Boy Saved From Ski Lift
"I think that late reactions would be common also. I agree that the teenagers reacted fast and were impressive when it came to finding a solution. I'm curious to see if someone finds anything or reports anything about how the boy ended up dangling…"
Apr 10, 2019
1Brecken replied to 1Brecken's discussion 8-Year-Old Boy Saved From Ski Lift
"I agree that confusion would be my first reaction. I would have to take a moment to assess the situation and figuring out what was going on. I also think that the mostly likely cause of the boy dangling from the ski lift is leaning too far over the…"
Apr 10, 2019
1Brecken replied to 1Brecken's discussion 8-Year-Old Boy Saved From Ski Lift
"I like how you addressed the calling for help part of this situation. Depending on who is around you and how many people there are, finding help could be harder than it sounds. I also agree that helping the situation yourself as soon as you see it…"
Apr 10, 2019
1Brecken replied to 1Brecken's discussion 8-Year-Old Boy Saved From Ski Lift
"I agree that professionals are usually the ones to take care of situations like this one. As long as the family is safe and without injury, the types of people who saved them are irrelevant. I think that safety harnesses or restraining bars should…"
Apr 9, 2019
1Brecken replied to 1Brecken's discussion 8-Year-Old Boy Saved From Ski Lift
"I think that it would be hard for me to decide if I should stop and yell for help or keep going and find help. I wonder how long the boy had been dangling off the ski lift? I agree that the boy got lucky to be saved without injury. "
Apr 9, 2019
1Brecken replied to 1Brecken's discussion 8-Year-Old Boy Saved From Ski Lift
"Along with what you said, I think reaction is a big factor in all of this. If Macdonald hadn't reacted as fast as he did, the boy could have been injured or worse. Properly strapping or securing yourself into the ski lift is also important on the…"
Apr 9, 2019
1Brecken replied to 1Brecken's discussion 8-Year-Old Boy Saved From Ski Lift
"I think that I would try to help out the best I could too. I like how you said that too many people helping could cause more problems and more chaos. If a group of people were already collaborating to find a solution, I would stay out of it too."
Apr 9, 2019
1Brecken replied to 1Brecken's discussion 8-Year-Old Boy Saved From Ski Lift
"I like how you talked about witnessing the boy getting injured. It is an interesting way to look at it because the child was 25ft up in the air when he was dangling from the ski lift. The boy could have suffered from more than just a minor injury. I…"
Apr 9, 2019
1Brecken replied to 1Brecken's discussion 8-Year-Old Boy Saved From Ski Lift
"I think that if the dad could have pulled his son up and back over the rail, he would have. It was obviously not a possibility since the family needed help. I think it is interesting that you said that though, because the article did not mention any…"
Apr 9, 2019
1Brecken replied to 1Brecken's discussion 8-Year-Old Boy Saved From Ski Lift
"I agree that a situation like this is uncommon. It would probably be a once in a lifetime thing. Calling for help is a good idea. The boy could have been looking over the edge of the ski lift, like you said, and slipped over the rail. "
Apr 9, 2019
1Brecken replied to 1Brecken's discussion 8-Year-Old Boy Saved From Ski Lift
"I like how you said that people react differently. It puts the situation in a new light. Macdonald seems to be one of those people who reacts right away and gets to work. I think that I would have frozen at first. Helping the family is a good start…"
Apr 8, 2019
1Brecken replied to 1Brecken's discussion 8-Year-Old Boy Saved From Ski Lift
"I don't think that I would have thought as fast as these boys did either. It is very impressive that they were able to think fast and save the boy from falling. I also agree that the boy could have been doing a number of things that caused him to…"
Apr 8, 2019
1Brecken replied to 1Brecken's discussion 8-Year-Old Boy Saved From Ski Lift
"I agree with you. It would be a good idea to stop and call for help as you stayed with the distressed family. I think that being around them might help calm the situation and get people to think more clearly."
Apr 8, 2019
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