Tragedy in Virginia

I was going to start this with some thoughts about Imus' firing. However, not only has that topic been beaten to a pulp, but now a news story is breaking about an incredible horror story at Virginia Tech. As of this moment, MSNBC is stating that 31 people are dead in a shooting rampage at Virginia Tech University. The gunman apparently started at a dorm around 7:30 this morning, and then moved over to an engineering and math building about 2 1/2 hours later. Details are still sketchy, but it is the worst murder spree at a school in U.S. history, and that includes Columbine.

It would be easy to rant here about gun control, safety in our schools, college life and the like. But in the end, these kinds of changes wouldn't fix the problem. The problem lies within the hearts and behavior of people.

Not all people are as wicked as this gunman. That's obvious. There are many people who give of their time, their effort, and their hearts to help others. Even those that don't actively volunteer to help others may still be nice folk and lend a hand from time to time. But people still look out their windows and are afraid. Some fear crime, some fear war and terrorism, and some fear natural disasters. There are those who live on little or no money and are hungry every day. The world is an unsafe and in general, an unkind place.

I want to tell anyone who reads this, though, that there is hope. Please take a moment and visit the following website for information:

http://www.watchtower.org/library/dg/article_09.htm

You can also go to the main page and get answers to other questions.

I can't say it any better than the site does. It's a terrible day for all who love peace, but there is still a way to enjoy safety in this troubled world.