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Nikolas Cruz, Victim
I know you’re supposed to be horrified by school shootings, and I am, but from the first description of Nikolas Cruz, my heart went out to him. No one is justified in shooting up a school. The actions aren’t justified, … Continue reading
Calibrating Distress
For those of you who use ‘social media,’ did you notice how quickly concern for the dead lion evoked angry complaints that ‘black lives matter?’ People weren’t done mourning for whoever they were mourning for and they resented the outrage … Continue reading
The Awfulness Inside The Awfulness
Let’s say your dad is a tattooed bully with pierced nipples who had a nasty divorce from your mom before you were even born, and later leaves you with his new wife four days a week. Let’s say you changed … Continue reading
Sandy Hook Happy Meal
When I told [a family member] that 26 kids from Sandy Hook elementary school were going to sing at the Super Bowl, he was surprised and disgusted. I asked rhetorically why the survivors from the Aurora movie theater hadn’t been … Continue reading
Bad and Badder
Watching the news tonight, I am struck by the word “evil” in reference to the shootings in Connecticut. A disturbed 20 year old young man who lives with his mother, has no friends, hasn’t spoken to his older brother for … Continue reading
Rep. Giffords Speaks About Violence
What an intelligent, eloquent woman. The anti-Palin, one might say.
Take Away the Guns
Unearthen is a company that makes jewelry out of empty bullets. Each crystal is chosen for its “distinct qualities” and the stone with “the right properties for your needs will inherently attract you.” This could be why these necklaces don’t … Continue reading