The first school shooting that really got to me was Univ of Texas 1966, 18 dead, 31 wounded.
I think that is the 3rd highest death total (behind Virginia Tech and Newtown) and second highest total for dead and wounded in school shootings. It was at a time when we were still pretty rattled about JFK's assassination and other issues.
That shooting scarred me. It has stuck with me. It was the first time I couldn't fathom how someone could do such a thing. It made no sense.
That was nearly 57 years ago. Think about that. 57 years ago. Michigan shootings yesterday ...
It hasn't got any easier. This is a lovely 18 year Virginia Tech victim that really got to me
A dancer - a human butterfly - blown away. Her family is still in agony 15 years later.
Those beautiful little kids in Newtown. Takes your breath away. Speechless.
I'm results oriented. You can make all the effort in the world. But if you fail, you fail. The continued carnage of students in such shootings is a blatant, ugly reminder of failure: of falling short. Tonight, I am sick with anguish for the parents, family and friends of those poor Michigan students killed or wounded last night. If that was one of my daughters, I would be inconsolable forever. I know that.
How else can one put it: obviously, we haven't done enough. I don't feel very good about that.
I have been having similar feelings for the unarmed black kids getting shot in the back by police.
We're not making very good progress on these issues in terms of the results.
Am I giving up? NEVER! Is the wind out of my sails tonight? It sure is.
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