Shit.. The World Sucks Today

I have to just vent today.

Early yesterday morning three young adults were murdered about 45 minutes north of Lethbridge.. And while I didn't know them, they are roughly the same age as my son and daughter, who are 20 and 22 and who I love more than words can describe.

And so.

As I learn more about the Clareshom shooting, I cannot help but imagine the pain and anguish of the parents of Mitch Maclean, Tanner Craswell, and Tabitha Stepple - the young people murdered, and the mixed pain and relief of the parents of Shayna Conway, the loan survivor of the shooting who was wounded but reported to be recovering.

I truly can't imagine the horror of losing a child like this... To just consider the possibility creates a tightness in my chest and a sadness that I know is being multiplied a thousand times by their parents and loved ones. A day ago they were vital and energetic young people, and then they are just gone. The reality of that loss is almost too stunning to comprehend.

And then I get angry.

I get angry at a Media that over and over again glamorizes and endorses the "blamelessness" of the individuals who carry out this mindless stupidity. In the weeks to come, no doubt, we will hear about how the shooter was abused, or bullied, or emotionally damaged in some way... And blame will be passed on to the government, to the schools, to the parents, to anyone else BUT the killer.

Not here.

Nope.

My little contribution to the world wide web will be unequivocal. The as yet unnamed shooter, who will never be named here, was a piece of human garbage, who, sadly, was given an opportunity to live and breath on this earth, like the worthwhile and vital young people whose lives he stole.

Let's not mince words, nor diminish his responsibility... He was a piece of shit who should be remembered as such. Shed no tears for his passing, simply feel regret that he was ever born at all.

THAT is the memory which should be left, if any, of this cowardly little bastard... And perhaps, he is best just forgotten.

Oh.

And one closing comment.

Yet again, it is painfully obvious that the gun registry is a useless piece of garbage, which, so clearly, did absolutely nothing to prevent or even diminish the likelihood of this tragedy.

Send a letter to Allan Rock and Jean Chretien today and say, "Thanks for nothing."

Ok.

I'm done venting.

I called both my kids this morning to let them know they are loved.. Maybe today would be a good day for you to do the same.