Saturday, December 15, 2012

The Sandy Hook School Shooting

     I know that there is so much tragedy happening in the world on a daily basis, but I could not believe what I heard when I found out about the shooting.  Not even in a school, which is supposed to be safe, not even an allowance for the children's age.  I shudder every time I think of how young those children were.  Most of us are all saddened by this, but I sincerely have my doubts about the people who are politicizing the tragedy.  Everyone is trying to wrap their heads around it, but, as the priest said at the Cathedral today, these acts of violence are called senseless for a reason.  The only silver lining is some of the acts of heroism on the part people like the school psychologist and the principal.
     I think that maybe our society should undergo a soul searching to prevent such actions, and I don't mean easy targets like guns or video games.  In other words, don't blame it on innocents in order to suggest a change that requires no sacrifice on your part.  It's absurd to argue that some silly gun law would thwart a man so focused on committing such an atrocity.   We should reach out to each other more.  We need to remember that we're all part of a society.  If it's compatible with your beliefs, go to church; you might get some comfort from trusting in God with other.  Even if you don't believe in God, reach out to others.  We can't let go of our hope in our world; we have to hold on to it like our lives depend on it, because, let's face it, they do.   

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