Comments on: Kid Dies on Halloween

By: Leslie

Leslie — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 21:49:51 +0000

What a tragic story. I hadn't heard about it until now. So, so sad. Halloween has really changed over the years. When I was small, we did our Trick or Treating after dark. A lot of people gave out homemade treats like popcorn balls and candy appples. I was about 8 the year there was all this stir about someone putting razor blades or something in candy. It hasn't been the same since. Read Leslie´s recent blog post..Pieces Of Flair Your House Can Wear

By: orlund

orlund — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 20:51:26 +0000

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By: Daddy Forever

Daddy Forever — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:37:58 +0000

I’m fairly certain AK-47 assault rifles are illegal here, but that didn’t stop the convict from owning one. That’s the problem, bad guys don’t obey laws.

By: Danielle

Danielle — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 08:36:51 +0000

I am so glad that weapons are against the law in Australia.....there are way to many idiots out there with a gun and half a working brain... Read Danielle´s recent blog post..

By: Daddy Forever

Daddy Forever — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 08:22:06 +0000

Sounds like a good idea. Maybe we’ll hit the mall next year.

By: jen

jen — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 03:43:09 +0000

Oh, also prayers for that poor family. How tragic. Read jen´s recent blog post..Halloween Costume Parade

By: jen

jen — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 03:42:35 +0000

I love Halloween so much, but we limit Trick or Treat to one street where we either know everyone or know someone who knows them. And, we hit up a few friends and neighbors on our street. Read jen´s recent blog post..Halloween Costume Parade

By: Daddy Forever

Daddy Forever — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 01:10:43 +0000

I agree, it’s not exactly safe. It’s one of those things most people take for granted until something really bad happens.

By: Daddy Forever

Daddy Forever — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 01:09:08 +0000

I’m glad the dad and other three boys were not killed too.

By: Daddy Forever

Daddy Forever — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 01:07:48 +0000

Perfect. July 31st is my anniversary. Everyone can dress up to celebrate.

By: Daddy Forever

Daddy Forever — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 01:06:52 +0000

That would be scary if he showed up at our door. I hope the machine gun was obviously fake.

By: Chris H

Chris H — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 23:34:46 +0000

I don’t ‘do’ Halloween cos:
1) It’s an American Tradition, not a Kiwi one!
2) I tell my kids all the time not to accept lollies (candy) from strangers cos it’s not safe!
3) I tell my kids not to talk to strangers cos it’s not safe….

So why would I then turn around and TELL THEM to do that?

I don’t think it’s a safe thing for children to do without an adult with them… and even then I don’t think it’s a good thing to be doing! But , that’s only MY opinion.

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By: amy

amy — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 22:16:29 +0000

what a horrible story, im so sad for the family Read amy´s recent blog post..fasting

By: orlund

orlund — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 20:43:36 +0000

Isn't it ironic that people expect the the best of other people (no poison candy, no kid napping) on a day that celebrates witches, monsters, killers....? I am all for scrapping halloween on Oct 31 and instead pick maybe July 31 and call it something like Peace, Love and Candy day. Everyone could dress up like nice fuzzy animals, princesses and other nice things. Read orlund´s recent blog post..Dutch Double Salted Licorice

By: peepnroosmom

peepnroosmom — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 19:27:22 +0000

How sad. I had not heard that story. Halloween is a kid's holiday for free candy. We should be trusting. But a really big adult sized kid came to our door Friday night. He had a machine gun and a black scarf over most of his face. He had a deep voice when he said trick or treat. I was a little frightened of him. It was just him and me. John and the kids had left half an hour ago. Read peepnroosmom´s recent blog post..Halloween 2008.

By: Daddy Forever

Daddy Forever — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:45:32 +0000

I noticed cars drove slower too on Halloween. Most people seem to treat Holiday as a special day.

By: Daddy Forever

Daddy Forever — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:43:20 +0000

I was expecting an old, scared guy with a gun. Not a 22-year old, scared guy with a machine gun.

By: Holly Schwendiman

Holly Schwendiman — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:23:38 +0000

I think this is another tragedy of our time. I was thinking on Halloween how great it was to have so many kids and parents out walking down our streets that you'd have been hard pressed to get a car down them. Sad, sad, sad. Hugs, Holly Read Holly Schwendiman´s recent blog post..Halloween … Things

By: Mrs. C

Mrs. C — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 11:20:54 +0000

I was at least expecting you to tell me that the children were trying to break in the back window or something before they were shot. This is terribly sad news. Read Mrs. C´s recent blog post..