Just another day in paradise
Lewiston, Maine: Eighteen killed, 13 injured in a rampage by a guy with an assault rifle. The shooter: A certified firearms instructor and a member of the U.S. Army Reserves. The community locked down until he’s placed in custody. Press conferences; school classes cancelled; politicians falling all over each other with their thoughts and prayers – and, choreographed for the evening news, bloviating frustration and rage (at least through that news cycle).
Soon the memorials and funerals; sermons about senseless murder, but the deceased being in a better place; and CNN doing spots about the victims. Grieving family members being interviewed: “And, how are you feeling, Mrs. Jones?”
Really?!
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