Of course the barbaric attack is not funny. Neither is an accident that could have seriously endangered two people. Joking about either is a sick thing. When we take joy in other peoples ills, we are not far off from the twisted individuals that caused todays tragedy.    If we cannot find compassion in our hearts for a fellow human then we will never put an end to the strife that exists in the world. It isn't always the "other guy", it is us.

Of course we need to laugh, but not about tragedy or accidents. Black humor is one thing, but this is not the case. I know a person that was paralysed in a bicycle accident. A few weeks ago a man who works at a local supermarket was killed on his bicycle by a hit and run driver. This isn't about being "PC", but rather just using common sense.