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I slept late today but was awakened by the phone. It was a business related call and the caller was from Connecticut. While we talked I could hear the low tones of a news report playing in the background until the caller closed his office door with an apology. Nothing more was said but when the call had ended and I went online, I discovered what his office mates had been listening to and could not believe that once again such a horiffic tragedy had played out. Here where the idea of more gun control rankles many but cutting aid to those who are in need of help seems at times to be on the top of the politician's To Do List. How often do we pass the person on the street who is talking (sometimes yelling) to him/her self and simply think "crazy"? Do we as a society not have some responsibilty for our fellow man? It is only when something like this happens, when that person reaching a breaking point and commits what to us is an unthinkable act but to them might seem their only way to correct what is wrong in their life..it is only then that we ask, "why didn't someone do something?" "Someone must have noticed that things were not right with him" We say that part of the job of our government is to ensure the safety of the citizens. We pour money into weapons but do little for the physical and mental health of our citizens. The events of today makes the message of Christmas that much more important. It is not about the parties, the decorations, the food, or the gifts. It is about love for all of mankind and Peace on Earth, goodwill to All men.

Happy Holidays!

May the season bring you the music of laughter, the warmth of friendship and love.