The view from my window

The view from my window
The view from my window

Monday, 13 June 2016

So sad for Orlando

Having seen the news coming out of Orlando, what can I say? It is just so, so sad that people can be deemed acceptable targets by some lunatic just because he doesn't like what he believes they represent, whether it be homosexuality, "westerners", "infidels" or whatever these inadequate nutters use any excuse to justify their savagery. Who the hell gives you the right to take someone's life because you don't like who they are? Are they hurting you for God's sake? Good God alive, they are all somebody's child, somebody's loved one.

My crazy ex posted on Facebook that he didn't think people in the US should be flying flags at half-mast because "that should be reserved for the military". Well I don't agree. If someone wants to show respect for those that were injured or lost their lives to some lunatic by flying the flag at half-mast that is their right, and if that gives a small iota of comfort to those left behind then surely it shouldn't be for my ex to criticize. It's easy to be an armchair pundit of course!

So to those caught up in the slaughter and mayhem - wherever in the world that may be - you have my condolences. Words can't make anything better but know only that some of us care!


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5 comments:

  1. Anne in the kitchen13 June 2016 at 16:55

    I remember when I was younger hearing a young minister say the ultimate taking "God's Name in Vain" was when a person ascribes some heinous action to God's will.

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  2. Treaders13 June 2016 at 18:02

    You're absolutely right. So much cruelty carried out "in God's name" - not my God that's for sure. A

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  3. Susie Q14 June 2016 at 00:47

    I am hurting for their loved ones, their families, and the futures that will never be. This world is full of too much hate. I'm terrified for the children of today, for their tomorrows are looking more & more terrifying. God help us all, and may he have mercy on those who have died so needlessly.

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  4. Sonya Ann22 June 2016 at 15:15

    I will never understand the hate and violence. The scary thing is this is probably the new norm.

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  5. Treaders22 June 2016 at 22:22

    Hi Sonya Ann - I really, really hope you are wrong on it being the new norm. Anna

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