Murder of the Innocents — What's Happening to Us?
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This column is designed to offer a platform to discuss national stories on a local level. Share your opinion in the comment section. ---------- The most significant story of the week is clearly the Newtown, Conn., school shooting that took place on Friday. As journalists, we never expect to cover something like this, nor are we ever adequately prepared, even if it's just to write a short summation. All I will say is that my thoughts, prayers and tears are with the families. For in-depth coverage, visit our sister site, Newtown Patch. Find out how to help families affected by the tragedy here. ---------- Did you know that something similar happened in China yesterday, but with a knife? There were no deaths, but the horror is the same. The…
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Brian Crowe
1:08 pm on Sunday, December 16, 2012
I apologize for the crude language, but consider this: What if there were a video game called "Call of Booty", where the object was to get laid as many times as possible? There'd be outrage. But if the object of the game is to shoot as many people as possible? No problem. more ›