I concur that we should focus upon the loss of lives and those affected by the tragic events in Connecticut. We all search for how and why this could have happened - we tend to find "something" to hold accountable - finding "something" is easier that finding "someone". Having said that, we must also realize that, in the United States, we live in a culture of violence - a culture which we have allowed to germinate and one which is seemingly tolerated. The violence is real and the effects are so far reaching. Somehow, we must get beyond the dialogue and cultivate a climate of personal responsbility and accountability. And, we should never forget all those who were lost in this tragedy.
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