I understood, somewhat. I was teased and picked on in school, and felt a lot of hurt and anger. I didn't go off and kill people, but I just mean I understand the feelings of being picked on every day, especially when you try to ask for help and are either told not to be a "tattle tale," or when nobody does anything. I didn't understand why the teachers joked around with and were often friendlier with the kids who always caused trouble. The vicims of teasing are often told to toughen up and learn to deal with it. I agree that people need to learn to be strong, but I'm also sick of bullies getting away with their behavior.

Another thing about the Columbine kids: As usual, the parents weren't made to account for their behavior. I understand the killers' parents also lost their children, and I'm sure they suffered greatly as well, but why weren't they punished for not knowing their children had bombs in their bedrooms? It's one thing when kids hide stuff well, but as I understood, the bombs were easily found, and if the parents had been more involved in their kids' lives, they might have seen the bombs and signs sooner, and could have done something.