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In reply to the discussion: That was an absolutely beautiful speech. [View all]loyalsister
(13,390 posts)40. President Obama listens
I think he may have read this piece from the NY Times. And picked up a theme of responsibility... personal, community, and national responsibility to the children in this country.
Why America Lets the Killings Continue
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/14/opinion/why-we-let-the-school-shootings-continue.html?smid=fb-share&_r=0
Ending with this..
"More horrible still to me at least is the inevitable lament, How could we have let this happen?
It is a horrible question because the answer is so simple. Make it easy for people to get guns and things like this will happen.
Children will continue to pay for a freedom their elders enjoy."
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/14/opinion/why-we-let-the-school-shootings-continue.html?smid=fb-share&_r=0
Ending with this..
"More horrible still to me at least is the inevitable lament, How could we have let this happen?
It is a horrible question because the answer is so simple. Make it easy for people to get guns and things like this will happen.
Children will continue to pay for a freedom their elders enjoy."
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I have veen thinking this also. I resent being asked to pray to a god.
Atypical Liberal
Dec 2012
#57
Tonight? Yes, for one night I personally WOULD like to just "emote" as we remember
NYC Liberal
Dec 2012
#39