I am gratified by the civility of discourse thus far! But as OP, I would request that since discussion has veered so far away from the original tragedy it would be best to close this one. (Someone could start another.)

A primer on the different forms of racism-- "systemic" having for instance a particular meaning in Anti-Racism work-- seems to be needed for several who have been opining in recent weeks. I'll look forward to starting THAT discussion when the return from NoWiFiLand permits.

~Susan