I was so discouraged when I heard the news of Connecticut today - someone open fired and killed at least 20 people.. the worst part, including children.
My heart breaks.
I don't understand why this happens. I don't understand who would do such a thing. If they are truly "mentally ill" does that really justify their action? If they are that mentally ill, then perhaps they shouldn't roam the earth. Sources say the shooter is dead, and I feel no sympathy for him.
My only feeling right now is sadness. I feel sad for the families who have lost their loved ones to a senseless tragedy. I feel awful for the people who survived this tragedy and will have forever engrained in them this horrific moment.
Cue the waterworks. Everyone near and dear to me knows I'm not one who doesn't shed tears. I think I actually have a malfunctioning tear duct that cranks out a tear even in cold weather. In any case, I simply can't muster more words to describe the inner sadness that is triggered when you hear news like this to start your Friday. Today is supposed to be a happy day. A day that signifies the weekend is upon us. I am reading people's twitter posts and it relieves me to know we are all human. To know that we all share this grief, makes it a little more comforting, though not much better knowing that it doesn't erase the tragedy of events. I will say, the good people in the world thankfully outnumber the bad. And life interruptions such as this, well, the good ones will come together and we will get through it. Perhaps it's a reminder that we should love one another everyday because we don't know what other asshole is going to ruin it for the rest of us.