4.17.2007

A Prayer for the Hokies


Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their families today. We wish comfort for the whole Virginia Tech community during these difficult times. (Photo courtesy of Instapundit.)

A few random thoughts:

-It took the New York Times just a few seconds to politicize this calling for stricter gun laws. VT has a very strict no gun policy. It did not seem to deter the shooter. Unless we are ready to repeal the Second Amendment, gun control just prevents law abiding citizens from protecting themselves. But then, why would you spend any time with the facts?
-The lawyers are circling. No doubt. Why didn't the University do more sooner? The rush to judge is a stampede. Talking heads who never have to bear the responsibility for making the call tell us with great certainty what the right thing to do was. Showing perfect hindsight just means your head is in your ass...
-The fact is there is nothing to prevent a random act of violence. Especially if, as it was in this case, the perpetrator was fully prepared to die at the end. The best you can do is keep your eyes open and do the best you can under the circumstances.

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