I've tried to distance myself from every news store regarding the loss of the beautiful young children of Newtown. Why? Because I have young nephews and a niece, it broke my heart to hear of the loss. I don't have children, and I can't remotely begin to imagine how the children's parents feel or what they're going through at this time in their lives, so close to the holidays. A time when children are filled with so much joy and happiness that it hurts my heart to imagine the emptiness in those homes or the sadness that forever more will drench this holiday season for the affected families.
I read First Lady Michelle Obama's open letter to Newtown. I've watched CNN, Fox News and local news reports. And I guess, I'm tired of the debates.
Why does it seem we (as a country) still can't find common ground? So many lives were lost. It's not a party debate. It should be a "humanity" debate.
How do we not allow the loss of these lives, and those lost every day in similar violent situations, not be in vain? How do we change it? Does it begin with us as individuals, or do we continue to sit back and listen to ridiculous debates that eventually resolve nothing?
Below is one of my favorite holiday songs, remade by CeeLo Green. My heart and prayers are with Newtown.
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