Well, I don't know what I am correct about other than stating my own feelings. I mostly have asked for and received input. I do not appreciate you coming in here, GfS, and denigrating others who have posted with their hearts on their shirtsleeves, so to speak. If you have something to contribute, please do so in a cogent, non-attacking matter. Personal attacks are not allowed, as you well know, and will be deleted.

Susan, I hear what you are saying but we cannot hide our heads in the sand and I do not believe 44 people are all part of a marketing ploy. I rarely get any news via tv and am circumspect in what I do read/see/hear of the news, but I also know it is not going to go away just because I choose not to listen/watch. I started this thread because this is a societal problem which is not going away, in fact, it seems to be increasing in frequency and I want to hear what my friends think about it. I am reminded of Columbine and the incredible outpouring we had amongst us.