The Virgina Tech shooting has shocked the world. Students, faculty, and staff could not stop talking about the incident at work today. With more details just coming out about this sad event, people are dealing with the tragedy online. There are several groups on Facebook right now lashing out at the shooter and blaming immigration and Asians.
This knee-jerk racist reaction never fails to upset me. If the perpetrator was Arab/Muslim/Black/Mexican/Female/Other Immigrant there would have been another set of issues raised. However, if it was a white man, would the world suddenly turn against that group? No. The main concern then would be to find out why the incident took place. That should be the heart of the matter and individuals should not focus on race/gender/immigration status.
Other points for serious consideration: gun laws and why violent situations in schools and colleges occur more in the United States than in other countries. If these topics are discussed/explored and dealt with, then maybe schools and universities -the beginning of the rest of someone's life- can be safe havens again for all of us.
As a community and nation recovers, I hope the powers that be, and those that individuals believe in, bring peace, comfort, and love to those most dearly affected by the incident.
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