Your sanctimony is as misplaced as the previous commenter.
There was absolutely nothing in my original post that would suggest or imply that the people of Syria or any other "non-American" deserves the real terror depicted by the Luckovich drawing at the head of this discussion. It was and is an unreasonable stretch to assume such an intent from "[t]his is not Syria". The situation naturally creates raw nerves, sensitive feelings, anger and hopelessness. It should not be treated as an opportunity to self-promote moral superiority.
I live in an area that votes nearly 80% Republican. Every face-to-face political discussion always, always devolves into refuting the latest insane rants from Rush, Fox and Alex Jones about Hillary, Obama, "deep state", "demon rats", and NRA.
My wife taught for 27 years and retired as school shootings began their current upturn.
My children made it all through school without an active shooter incident.
I hope my grandchildren can do the same, but this shit is getting worse.
My son is a teacher and a coach.
Note the victim list for Florida and then perhaps reconsider your presumptious, pretentious commentary on my empathy.
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