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Dec. 19, 2012 8:05am

One of the most difficult aspects about the tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut– where a crazed gunman shot 26 people at Sandy Hook Elementary last Friday– is explaining the event to children.

By Saturday, various news outlets had already begun offering words of advice.

“Ask your kids what they’ve heard” before offering any additional information, one article suggests.  “Remain calm,” it emphasizes.

But really, after such a horrific tragedy, most adults are in need of reassurance also, and remaining calm does little to put the event in perspective.  It is merely an act in damage control.

That’s likely why this quote from iconic American educator Fred (“Mister”) Rogers has gone viral on social media:

“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’ To this day, especially in times of ‘disaster,’ I remember my mother’s words, and I am always comforted by realizing that there are still so many helpers – so many caring people in this world.”

Mister Rogers Photo, Quote Go Viral After Sandy Hook, Newtown, CT Shooting

(Photo: Jim Judkis via Facebook/170 Million Americans for Public Broadcasting)

The quote was posted with the above photo on Facebook, and had over 88,000 “shares” in just a few days.

PBS has some background information on the quote:

The quote was taken from a timely video in which Rogers advises parents on how to help their children during times of tragedy. You can watch that original video and see more photos and videos of Rogers here on the PBS Parents page.

Photographer Jim Judkis captured the photo in 1978 at The Children’s Institute in Pittsburgh, then known as the Memorial Home for Crippled Children.

When told that the photo he had taken of Mister Rogers decades ago had gone viral on the Internet, accompanied by a Rogers quote, photographer Jim Judkis thought it was a perfect match.

“I think it went viral because … it focuses on the positive. It’s a way of leading you out of the bad towards the good,” he concluded.

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  • Battle1925
    Posted on December 19, 2012 at 1:16pm

    I’m 13 and when I was 4 I’d sit and watch him in the mornings smiling and thinking to myself “I’m going to be just like him”. Years later I saw the bad things in life and I wanted to be something else and trying to do the good things in life. Which breaks my heart.

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    • sgtstubbs
      Posted on December 19, 2012 at 2:33pm

      Mr Rodgers approached the truth with real info that a young person could understand, such as death and what it was and how it can happen. He could speak at the level of the kids that watched him. This is not done anymore, they inject liberal ideas based upon what their agenda is. It was just one of the very few I allowed the kids to watch.

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    • lynskinners
      Posted on December 19, 2012 at 7:16pm

      I’ve been saying that since Obama got re-elected – “Look for the helpers.” Hint, they are not the Republican leadership – think Tea Party.

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  • VanceUppercut
    Posted on December 19, 2012 at 11:58am

    Wait, you mean Mr Rogers wasn’t part of–gasp!–the socialist agenda? Ah, what am I saying, of course he was. I’m sure some brave patriot will post their proof before the day is out.

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    • Battle1925
      Posted on December 19, 2012 at 1:10pm

      I’m 13 and when I was 4 I’d love to see him come on and sit there and smile and thought to myself When I get older I’m going to be like him but later in life I saw the bad things and I wanted to be something else which breaks my heart.

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    • brother_ed
      Posted on December 19, 2012 at 2:03pm

      @VANCEUPPERCUT

      There is a difference between someone who teaches people to get along, to share, to be friendly, (like Mr Rogers) and someone who forces there will on others (like the Leftists).

      I believe we could do a better job taking care of the poor and I believe it is my responsibility to give generously, I do not think the government should take my money.

      I would rather live in a country that has no poor or lonely because the citizens have taken it upon themselves to look after them, than to live in a country where there is no poor or lonely because the government forces me to take care of them.

      One is done out of love, the other is coerced.

      You can’t legislate love any more than you can legislate morality.

      Surely you see this, right?

      Let’s spread love.

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    • THX-1138
      Posted on December 19, 2012 at 2:34pm

      @brother_ed

      As a Buddhist my personal philosophy is one of (gasp) Marxism in a way. I do believe we are all tied together, certainly our collective fate is shared. I believe a life of service to others is the richest life. I believe that helping others is in fact helping ourselves. This is my personal philosophy.

      Only a monster would use the threat of death (i.e. Law) to force his personal philosophy on his neighbor.

      Some of us believe in Reason. Some believe in Force. I side with Reason. I’ll leave force for the cavemen that remain among us.

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    • brother_ed
      Posted on December 19, 2012 at 3:04pm

      As a Christian I believe in a communal type lifestyle, also.

      I think you misunderstood me.

      It is a personal choice; a journey, if you will.

      The closer we adhere to our respective religions, the less need we have for a government – we can govern ourselves.

      It is the ‘forced’ aspect of systems such as ‘communism’, ‘socialism’, ‘statism’, and the like that, though appealing to some (because they achieve the desired result if fairness and equality), are evil.

      Love is always the answer. Corrosion is an easy shortcut that I’m afraid to many would like to take.

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    • brother_ed
      Posted on December 19, 2012 at 3:08pm

      *coercion

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    • caveman74
      Posted on December 19, 2012 at 5:05pm

      @thx 1138 As a Christian I am compelled to help others not because it helps myself but because I am compelled by my lord and savior. The good deeds of man are as dirty rags to God almighty. When I donate or tithe it is with cash so no one sees a name on the top of a check and when I help a stranded motorist or any stranger that needs assistance I never give my name or accept thanks. I am saved no matter what I do on this earth because I have obediently accepted Christs sacrafice for me. Any good I do has nothing to do with me (man is sinful by nature). Any good deeds I do are nothing more than God using me as he sees fit

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    • VanceUppercut
      Posted on December 19, 2012 at 7:40pm

      During the Great Depression their were stories of oranges being dumped in rivers, with armed guards employed to keep hungry people from getting them. The owners of the farms would rather let their unsold oranges rot than give them away for free to the hungry. And I bet come Sunday those owners called out “Hallelujah!” form the pews just as loud as everyone else. Take away the social safety net, and you will see that these people are in fact the rule, not the exception, and all this talk of letting private charities take over the safety net functions of the govt. are complete fantasy.

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    • chips1
      Posted on December 19, 2012 at 9:56pm

      Go on the internet and look up Mr. Rogers and Captain Kangaroo. Both were heros in World War 2. It’s not what you would expect from childrens program hosts. I was amazed. Where are the ones to take their place? Not in this progressive government.

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    • loriann12
      Posted on December 20, 2012 at 7:48am

      @chips1 – The reason Mr. Rogers wore long sleeves all the time was to hide his tatoos. He became a pacifist after all the horror he went through in the war. I believe he was special forces.

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  • Grizzlyof5
    Posted on December 19, 2012 at 11:53am

    Mr. Rogers was a fine man. I would gladly welcome back shows like his for children opposed to the garbage they show today. I think this is excellent advice for all of us. The underlying message is one of morality. All of his shows were quality that’s most likely why you won’t see them played anymore.

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  • mopman64
    Posted on December 19, 2012 at 10:49am

    Funny, I never liked Mr. Rogers that much. Guess as a kid I didn’t understand. Now as an old man with teens, I wish there would be more shows like his on.

    As for Glenn taking a vacation: I am not a GB fan so much anymore, I was but things change. I don’t buy any books from any of these guys Beck, Sean H, Bill O or any of them or pay for any services from them.

    But to give a guy a hard time because he wants to take some time off and rest with his loved one’s. He has every right to do what he wants, lord knows he has earned it.

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    • HI_Don
      Posted on December 19, 2012 at 1:31pm

      At least when Glenn takes time off, it doesn’t cost us all to allow him to do it. The U.S. Taxpayer spent 1.4 BILLION last year to support our first family of 4 in their vacation jaunts around the world. To put that into perspective, the U.K. spent only 58 MILLION for the entire Royal Family. Maybe, just maybe, Michelle and the President might want to cut back just a little during these tough times. For example they keep flying to and from their vacations a few days apart requiring Air Force 1 to fly four times instead of twice (there and back). Maybe they could think about “car pooling”? – or is that called Jet pooling? Maybe they could go to Camp David where the Pres has his own golf course instead of coming to Hawaii and renting an entire course for the day. Maybe he could stop telling us how much we need to sacrifice for HIS spending plans and think about the fact that he is now worth millions, will be making millions the rest of his life with speaking deals and book deals, and we the people made that possible. Maybe he could choose not to flaunt the taxpayers Platinum Visa everywhere he goes. Maybe…..but probably not.

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    • chips1
      Posted on December 19, 2012 at 10:02pm

      We didn’t get our money’s worth. They came back!!!!

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  • schroeder123
    Posted on December 19, 2012 at 10:44am

    zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

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    • 48Straights
      Posted on December 19, 2012 at 2:18pm

      I agree, we are just about 25 days from the complete destruction of the republican party and Glen Beck is still enforcing the news blackout on TheBlaze and posts more extreme trivia.

      Really Glenn, what happened to you?

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  • RaydocX
    Posted on December 19, 2012 at 10:20am

    Uhm, to the haters, step off…
    looking to the helpers is NOT a bad thing. as this issue goes, it’s worth pointing out that LOTS of the helpers carry firearms… and none of those hurt any innocent people.

    Learning bto be calm and quiet and to stay within yourself is invaluable in many otherwise rough and stressful walks of life, and Mr R demonstrated that in spades to millions of kids growing up. If encouraging imagination and being polite are somehow impossible in your estimation of being able to fight and stand up for yourself, i feel sorry for how bleak your world must be…

    We stand up and fight FOR those who cannot, and to MAINTAIN a world where we can use our imagination and help others.

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    • ranepowel
      Posted on December 19, 2012 at 11:28am

      Yeah, none of those helpers firearms hurt anyone…yet. Not until they’re stolen and used for crime, or until the person you legally obtained them goes crazy.

      All we on the left need is one supreme court justice to die or retire, and we have the second amendment re-interpreted to mean what it SHOULD mean: no guns unless you’re drilling with the local militia. No guns for self defense. No gun sales to private citizens.

      We already have enough now to POSSIBLY pull that off, but with one more liberal judge, we’re golden.

      Enjoy it while it lasts.

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    • brother_ed
      Posted on December 19, 2012 at 11:52am

      @RANEPOWEL

      You actually believe that Obama is a benevolent dictator?

      You actually believe that his ultimate goal is the leftist utopia you long for, where everyone gets along?

      He is the biggest divider this country has ever had for president.

      His goal is to lower your standard of living to that of the 3rd world countries, all in the name of fairness.

      He believes we have the material wealth we have because we stole it from others.

      You, my friend, need to do some research; your rights are being taken away from you.

      The tax debate has nothing to do with the economy, and everything to do with redistributing the wealth.

      The gun debate has nothing to do with protecting the citizens, and everything to do with control.

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    • J.C. McGlynn
      Posted on December 19, 2012 at 12:07pm

      To ranepowel: Obviously, you want to be a slave. Real Americans don’t. You will probably re-think your position when a cop shoots, and gets away with, a bad situation with you or a relative.

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    • encinom
      Posted on December 19, 2012 at 12:28pm

      @brother_ed

      Obama is not the biggest divider, its the racist tea ****** party, Beck and other Fox News talking heads that can’t stand to see a black man in the white house.

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    • Zach2orJack
      Posted on December 19, 2012 at 1:43pm

      @RANEPOWEL Do you truly believe I shouldn’t be allowed to have a gun to hunt? That I should not be allowed to have a gun to protect my home and my family? You may live in a place where the cops might save you but what if I live in a place where it takes 15-30 minutes for the cops to arrive? For your information the second amendment was written by men who had just fought a war for freedom against a tyrannical govt. using guns. They knew exactly what it meant. You are the one trying to change it. @Ecinom Keep drinking the kool aid. I love how you claim the TEA party is racist and full of hate. Where were your cries of racism when Alan West was being portrayed with a gold tooth and punching old white women with boxing gloves? What about the TEA party endorsing Tim Scott? Liberal hypocrisy makes me so sick I could hurl the deer spaghetti I just ate. Evidently you don’t have to be elite to have an elitist attitude. I’m so sick of liberals like you telling me that we don’t need guns. When I grew up we had hunting rifles in the back windows of trucks in the school parking lot during hunting season. We had fights all the time but nobody ever even thought about going to get a gun. I hunt for probably about half the meat I eat every year. Who are you to tell me I can’t do that anymore?

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    • trueamerican40
      Posted on December 19, 2012 at 1:43pm

      @Rane and encinom…how does it feel to be so far up the arse of the commander in stink? You enjoy drinking the koolaid of reversed racism and division on the expense of taxpaying, hardworking Americans. Get ready for your almighty god (Sheikh Oblasphema) to give you inflation and poverty. It’s going to hit everyone. Doesn’t matter what your color or creed is.

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    • brother_ed
      Posted on December 19, 2012 at 1:56pm

      @ENCINOM

      I don’t have all the facts, but I think he acts stupidly, if you know what I mean.

      I stand by by original premise that most of the people that voted for him believe that he will lead them to a land of milk and honey.

      However, when his own words are used to show his real intent (which is what Glenn uses against him), it is fairly obvious that he believes we are the source of all evil in this world and it is his job to level the playing field.

      You may believe that, as well. But it is mighty disingenuous of him (and you) to cloak his agenda in the buzz words of the 60′s radicals. Things like: fair share, it takes a village, fat cat bankers, etc.

      His goal is to dismantle this country, because he thinks that people who are different can’t succeed (says the mulatto with a funny sounding name,who was raised in Indonesia, mentored by a card carrying Communist.

      He thinks we are racist, despite Rice, Powell and Holder, among others, holding positions of power.

      He is a divider…he is a racist…he is a communist…he is a narcissist.

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    • Mudd
      Posted on December 19, 2012 at 2:03pm

      RANEPOWEL,ENCINOM, don’t you know your supposed to question authority? Come on, the people at the top, from both political parties, don’t give a rat’s a$$ about you, beyond your vote.

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    • AMickey1126
      Posted on December 19, 2012 at 2:40pm

      @Rane:
      Troll much, Trolly McTroller?

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    • THX-1138
      Posted on December 19, 2012 at 2:42pm

      @encinom

      There’s a black man in the white house? Damn, I missed it. All I see is another corrupt politician carrying water for the corporations, murdering Afghan civilians and US citizens with Drones and spouting divisive hate speech toward whites and successful people (while taking their political contributions) between golf games.

      Where’s the black guy?

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    • THX-1138
      Posted on December 19, 2012 at 2:51pm

      @ranepowel

      I hope you’re young. Older, wiser people are usually more careful what they wish for.

      Questions:
      Do Slaves own guns or only Masters?
      Who did they call when the bad guy with a gun showed up? (And were they too late to help?)
      Can a man kill more people with an automatic rifle or an incendiary device made of household chemicals?
      Is the world really as simple as you believe? (And if so, why has no one ever solved the violence problem in ten thousand years?)

      Ignorance is excusable. Willful ignorance is not.

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    • apexmoon
      Posted on December 19, 2012 at 5:47pm

      @AMICKEY1126

      Trolly McTroller…..Brilliant

      I also would have accepted Trolly McTroll Troll and Trolly McTroll Pants.

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    • LIBSALWAYSLIE
      Posted on December 20, 2012 at 9:45am

      To ENCINOM, the lying pathetic jerk. YOU, and people like you, are the racists! I have NO problem with a black man in the white house, I DO have a problem with a socialist in the white house. There, your lies have been proven as lies, but I know that wont stop you from being a liar, its all you know how to do. Why do you lefties fear the truth? (I know the answer, so dont lie)

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  • SaturdaysWarrior76
    Posted on December 19, 2012 at 10:17am

    @everyone: My last post was in response to someone who was bashing Glenn Beck for taking a vacation… looks like that person’s post has since been removed.. anyhow, carry on Blazers! :)

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  • TreeTrimmerJim
    Posted on December 19, 2012 at 10:16am

    Fortunately one of the first things we learned from our parents and reinforced by Glenn is self reliance.

    We the People have the right to Pursue Happiness. We are not given someone to pursue happiness and give it to us.

    Where did you learn ethic, morals and personal responsibility the stepping stones to happiness?

    When we have come to the edge of all that is known
    We have faith that one of two things will happen
    We be given something solid to stand on
    Or will be taught how to fly.

    Everyday has a lesson that prepares us for something we will encounter in the future. When we fail to learn, the lesson will be repeated until … Learning is a personal, private event that only you can do for yourself.

    Glenn is nice beacon for us still far at sea. Its time to learn to be self sufficient.

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  • SaturdaysWarrior76
    Posted on December 19, 2012 at 10:11am

    I think Glenn would be the first to tell you, in difficult times you can look to the Lord for wisdom and guidance. The Lord is “on air” for us 24/7….365 days a year my friend. Glenn will be back after the holidays, and deserves some rest don’t you think? He’s only human like the rest of us! Time with the ones we love can replenish us like nothing else can. Let Glenn replenish. He’ll be back. In the meantime:
    Merry Christmas!

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  • henryKnox
    Posted on December 19, 2012 at 10:11am

    This is a ridiculous request and seems to be inspired by the knee jerk reactive media.

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  • TGS
    Posted on December 19, 2012 at 10:07am

    You people who are trotting out the old lie about Fred Rogers being a sniper, or a marine, or in any way a killer, had better be joking. Fred Rogers was none of those things, and it adds nothing to his story to make him out to be that way – rather, it takes away from the legacy of a kind, fair, and even-handed educator.

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  • BobtheMoron
    Posted on December 19, 2012 at 9:51am

    For those of you who dissed Mr. Rogers here is some news. Former Special Forces, either 23 or 26 confirmed kills and he always wore long sleeve shirts to cover up all of his arm tats. Those of you dissing Mr. Rogers need to STFU! The man was one of our military heroes and like all true heroes he never bothered to brag about it.

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  • oldbullfrog
    Posted on December 19, 2012 at 9:19am

    I remembered a poem yesterday at dinner, one I hadn’t thought of in 40 years.
    It is by Gen David Shoup, who was Commandant of the Marine Corps under JFK.
    There is a cure for things of violence:
    Time an silence.
    God will provide the time
    And I the silence.

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    • zorro
      Posted on December 19, 2012 at 9:37am

      That’s not the quote at all? Do you guys know what a “quote” is? A “quote” is a word for word transcript of what was said. Watch the video and correct the quote.

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    • HelloWorld
      Posted on December 19, 2012 at 9:39am

      Beautiful – Thank you

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  • KalanVA
    Posted on December 19, 2012 at 8:55am

    Ironically, he hated violent television shows in a day and age when they were only throwing pies at each other. He decided that he wanted to create a decent television show for children and families. We could use another Mr. Rogers because the television shows have gotten worse than angry pie throwing.

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  • Mathchopper
    Posted on December 19, 2012 at 8:53am

    Oh-h-h yes-s-s, those kids at Sandy Hook did have lots of “helpers” didn’t they? I hope Biden can help these kids with his infinate knowledge on everything.

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    • henryKnox
      Posted on December 19, 2012 at 10:14am

      Why they didn’t already have armed people to protect every school is the question he should be answering. I understand we have a record number of teachers signing up for CHL permits, which is a good thing. We protect people on airplanes, why not in schools?

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    • encinom
      Posted on December 19, 2012 at 10:30am

      Shove your F#$#%# GUNS UP YOUR F#$#%% ASSES. We do not need more guns in schools we need to disarm America not add more tools of deaths.

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    • deeberj
      Posted on December 19, 2012 at 12:18pm

      Encinom, you liberal brain dead person. Disarming America means all the law-abiding citizens would have no guns, and all the criminals would. Does not sound like a good place to be.

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    • encinom
      Posted on December 19, 2012 at 12:31pm

      @deeberj

      Funny, Austrailer disarmed and children are not slaughtered in schools.

      The Gun Controll is a culture of fear and paranoia. Cowards sucking on the teats of guns to feel safe.

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    • Duddio
      Posted on December 19, 2012 at 12:56pm

      Encinom,

      You are a fool who needs to look to the south. I grew up in Mexico, where guns are illegal. More people died in gun violence in Mexico in the last two years than US soldiers did in 10 years in Iraq. If Law-abiding Americans disarm, then we become the victims of the drug cartels and terrorists, let alone the criminals and thugs who just rape, steal and kill for a living.

      idiot…

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  • fedup ohio
    Posted on December 19, 2012 at 8:51am

    If today’s youth went “all call of duty on him” they would lose. Mr. Rodger was a tough ex marine sniper. Google and Check it out, for yourself.

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    • snufy
      Posted on December 19, 2012 at 9:34am

      No, Mr Roger was a Navy Seal during VietNam with 9 confirmed kills to his credit.

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    • MrSunshine
      Posted on December 19, 2012 at 10:25am

      Snuffy, Fred Rogers was NEVER in the military. That is all urban legend. He went into seminary after college and was ordained as a Presbyterian minister. He remained here in Pittsburgh where he pioneered children’s television on WQED tv.

      Never a sniper. Never a seal. He was just a wonderful, decent and caring man. God rest his soul!

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  • TIME_2_END_THE_PAUL_CAMPAIGN_IN_12
    Posted on December 19, 2012 at 8:44am

    And as we grow up to become adults there those among us who will run towards danger as one of those helpers. All one has to do is remember the mass murder on 9/11 and you will see helpers and heroes on a large scale… many who even ran to their deaths to help others.

    The Principle, the teachers and others (first responders) in this tragedy were helpers and heroes. We Americans see helpers and heroes around every corner if we pay attention. Teach your children that our Police, our Firemen/women our Military, our teachers are helpers and sometimes (more often than not) heroes when put between a rock and a hard place. Just because you may be jaded doesn’t mean our children have to be jaded to those among us who are helpers and would run towards danger and not away from it.

    The less jaded we make our children… the more helpers and heroes we will see in the long term.

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  • Moozmom
    Posted on December 19, 2012 at 8:44am

    As a side note, Fred Rogers was a Presbyterian minister. He developed an interest in the technical aspects of television very early and was so enarmored with the technology, he spent his life working in the field and we are all grateful.

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  • jungle J
    Posted on December 19, 2012 at 8:44am

    mr. R led a lot of boys into wimpism. Remember…for every action.

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    • marvlus
      Posted on December 19, 2012 at 8:57am

      Did that happen to you or anyone you know?

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    • LRC
      Posted on December 19, 2012 at 9:35am

      Jungle, you are an a$$.

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    • Todd P
      Posted on December 19, 2012 at 9:47am

      I’m sorry to hear that happened to you JUNGLE J.

      I hope you get some help.

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    • deeberj
      Posted on December 19, 2012 at 12:15pm

      Mr. Rogers didn’t make boys wimpy. He helped children see the kinder side of life, not the wimpy side of life. If you think kindness is wimpiness you are messed up.

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  • SpankDaMonkey
    Posted on December 19, 2012 at 8:43am

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    Some kid would go all “Call to Duty” on Mr. Rogers today…………

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  • Red Meat
    Posted on December 19, 2012 at 8:36am

    What is the Blaze’s position on the Second Amendment? I could care less about Mr; Rogers.

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  • momrules
    Posted on December 19, 2012 at 8:32am

    My daughter loved Mr. Rogers and as a young adult cried when he died. He was the type of man we need more of on shows aimed at children.

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  • Master_Mason
    Posted on December 19, 2012 at 8:28am

    I grew up in the 1970s with Mister Rogers. Probably the best TV show for kids…ever. What a great, caring and fun guy he was. Too bad we have nothing like that today for kids. Instead, they’re being indoctrinated with social & political agendas in schools, sexualized through TV and music, etc. So sad.

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  • bobinmichigan
    Posted on December 19, 2012 at 8:20am

    Mister Rogers was my children’s favorite TV show when they were little. He had such a quiet and soothing manner, not like the hype in many children’s shows these days. His words of wisdom are well received.

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    • jcldwl
      Posted on December 19, 2012 at 8:36am

      Yes you could have his show on and not be constantly annoyed by annoying loud songs sung by some stupid purple dinosaur.

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  • NHwinter
    Posted on December 19, 2012 at 8:16am

    Mr. Rogers was right, but you would never know that from watching the news or going to the movies. Its time for a change America!

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    • CABERNETQHS
      Posted on December 19, 2012 at 9:38am

      Being cool has taken the place of doing the right thing. You’re right, it’s time to change back to the morals we had in the past. My grandparent’s generation- depression era- knew what was important. We may be fast approaching our own generation’s depression. We have financial and mental depression in this country. We have to get back to basics.

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