Last summer Norway got a serious and horrific wake up call, when a man killed almost 80 people in two separate attacks, the majority of his victims kids and teenagers... This summer, again, Norway has learned that it is no longer the forgotten little corner of the world, by the disappearance of a 16 year old girl, and the following discovery that she was killed. "The world" with all it's technology, socio-economics and "forward thinking" has long since made it's mark on Norway and it's inhabitants.... but now we are seeing the backside of the coin as well.... The gritty and sometimes gruesome parts of a "modern" and "western" society.. Sure there have been a few other kidnappings, disappearances and even killings in Norway since WW2, but they have been sporadic and few between... it seems it's only in the last 5-10 years it has gotten truly brutal.
Perhaps the trial this year, of last years' mass murderer has put a spotlight on the need for stricter laws, better and "updated" police work (ie. investigation, reaction time, evidence gathering etc), and a much needed revamp of the Psychological practices in Norwegian Society. And maybe this will be the last of brutality in Norway.. though I doubt that.
However, it is time Norway realize that this is now part of the "normal" modern society, whether we like it or not, it's come to stay. And hopefully this will lead to hasty revamping of the Police and Psychiatric departments, to at least stem this unfortunate reality somewhat.. and give help to those who truly need it. In a country where preventive measures are at the forefront, this should be attended to quickly!!
Norway is the world's forgotten corner no more...
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