Remember Tucson

It's hard for those of us who don't live in Tucson to understand the deep trauma that the residents of that city are experiencing right now.  Having lived through 9-11 and being able to see the towers belching smoke like two chimneys as I responded to Fort Lee, I can understand that no one feels the tragedy like those who live there.  I watched in horror as the events in Oklahoma City unfolded, but then went on about my day after turning the tv off.

The people of Tucson have been violated.  "One of their own" turned on them and killed 6 people including a 9 year-old child in front of a store that many of them shopped without thinking twice.  They are now made to wonder, where will it happen again.  They'll feel vulnerable and suspicious everywhere they go.  Although many will say they don't think twice, they to will look around at the car backfiring or check out the strange looking person on the corner like they hadn't before.

All I can tell you is, we do feel for you but can never feel the way you do.  I can also tell you, people of Tucson, it does get better.  The cautious feeling doesn't go away, but the constant fear does.  Be strong and ask for help when you need it.

Thoughts anyone?