Connecticut

[ArtVandelay]

Having lived my formative years in Prospect, CT, todays events make me sick beyond words.

I know we have some Connecticut members on here... Is everyone okay?

[J Anderson]

Just a little shocked. While I'm sure that my friends who live in Newtown are more deeply affected by this, I don't think that any of them have kids or grandchildren in that class. Despite the tragedies that have happened in the recent past, you never think any thing that evil would happen in a little town like Newtown.

[billf]

I heard about it at work. I was pissed the rest of the day. I will never understand how a person can so easily take the life of a child. The parents of the victims and the survivors will never be the same again. My God be with them.

[ArtVandelay]

I think this one hurts more than any of them. You hate to hear about it anywhere at anytime, but there was just something about this one, and only part of it was because I lived in Connecticut at one point of my life, have spent countless amounts of time with my Aunt who still lives in Connecticut, and I love the state.

I think what hit me hardest was the Christmas tree where I work. It's right outside my office and easily visible to me all day. (https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/77027_10200180463622761_70904096_n.jpg) We wrapped empty boxes to put underneath it as fake presents. When I heard the news I caught it out of the corner of my eye and it hit me: Those parents were getting ready for Christmas. They had bought their children presents and wrapped them to put under the tree. Some were looking forward to Santa. And now they hear they've lost their child during the happiest time of the year? The tree, the presents, everything is just going to be a reminder of their loss. Instead of experiencing the great joys of Christmas they have to plan a funeral. How sick is that. I'm tearing up right now thinking about it. I can't imagine. How do they ever recover? How CAN they ever recover? How can they even think about Christmas ever again after this? This will be the toughest test anyone's faith will ever endure. Prayers don't seem like enough...

[The German Shepherd]

I have no words. I am sickened...

Jay

[billf]

Most people have no clue how they will react when faced with a life and death situation. Most also believe that they would do the right things and be a hero.
People like the teacher who hid her class in cabinets and then lied to the gunman telling him her class was in the gym, saving her whole class while losing her own life, that's a true hero.
Military personnel, Police and Fire are all trained to handle life or death situations and many forget that training when the time arises. This teacher just followed her conscious. Protect our children at all costs. Our society could learn a great deal from heroic efforts such as this. May they rest in peace.

[noeymc]

ithink my self a weapon but no one knows how they will react! god help them

[2fingerroller]

We were still in shock over what happened here in Portland, then this happened. What is wrong with the young men in this country?

[GeoLes]

I am numbed by the whole event. I dare not feel anything, less I give way to rage. I have a 14 year old special needs child and the thought of someone randomly taking that life from me is more that I can imagine. My heart bleeds for all who were impacted by the senseless, violent act.

[GeoLes]

Reminds me of the Stevie Wonder lyrics:

Love's In Need Of Love Today"


Good morn or evening friends
Here's your friendly announcer
I have serious news to pass on to every-body
What I'm about to say
Could mean the world's disaster
Could change your joy and laughter to tears and pain

It's that
Love's in need of love today
Don't delay
Send yours in right away
Hate's goin' round
Breaking many hearts
Stop it please
Before it's gone too far

The force of evil plans
To make you its possession
And it will if we let it
Destroy ev-er-y-body
We all must take
Precautionary measures
If love and please you treasure
Then you'll hear me when I say

Oh that
Love's in need of love today
love's in need of love today
Don't delay
don't delay
Send yours in right away
right a-way
Hate's goin' round
hate's goin' round
Breaking many hearts
break-ing hearts
Stop it please
stop it please
Before it's gone too far
gone too far

[ArtVandelay]

Very nicely done. Beautiful song, and fitting. I was lucky enough to see Stevie Wonder about two years ago when he played Austin City Limits. He just strikes you as a great man and I like his message.