Artwork by Joshua Johnson
The Armed Classroom, by Matt Murphy
A little more than a month ago, an angry individual was alleged to have committed acts for which he was charged with seventeen counts of first-degree murder. Let me be crystal clear: This is a tragedy for the victims, their families and friends, the school staff, local law enforcement, the community, and the United States of America. No one should have to fear death or harm as a result of attending school, going to work, attending a concert, or attending church, to name a few. The fact that unhappy citizens can inflict their misery on an unsuspecting group of victims is unacceptable in the extreme. News reports have indicated that the alleged perpetrator had given sufficient prior warning to others, enough that, if even one person had spoken up, two things might have occurred: First, those who were murdered would likely still be alive, and second, the defendant may have gotten the psychological help he needed that could have returned him to society as a productive member. But no o...
Beautiful! I know you have natural talent, Joshua, but this must also take plenty of hard work.
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