Death Threats

This morning as I was searching for something to write about I came across something that I wish I hadn't on Bud the Teacher's website. Bud has a post entitled, "Standing Up," in which he links to a post by Kathy Sierra at Headrush. Kathy writes, "As I type this, I am supposed to be in San Diego, delivering a workshop at the ETech conference. But I'm not. I'm at home, with the doors locked, terrified. For the last four weeks, I've been getting death threat comments on this blog." I would not suggest showing Kathy's blog to kids. She's posted some of the horrendous images and words that people have threatened her with. I don't know Kathy but I feel for her and I thank Bud for pointing to something that I wish I hadn't seen but recognize the importance of seeing.

Questions for Discussion:
1. Why would somebody threaten somebody else?
2. Write five characteristics of somebody who feels that they need to threaten, or actually hurt, somebody else.
3. What should people do when they feel as if they are being threatened?
4. What should smart people do when they feel like threatening somebody else?
5. Is it easier for somebody to threaten somebody else on-line or in person? Why?

Just some questions about a horrible situation!!