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Grief

In memory of the victims of mass murder in Christchurch, New Zealand on March 15th. I send my condolences and my hope that the families of the deceased find peace in the weeks, months, years to come. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has done what has been repeatedly blocked in the US: proposed new, stricter gun control legislation. She has the support of the public and most of her government. I have friends in NZ and they are devastated.

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Sami Serola (inactiv… said:

I remember Kaikoura earthquake in 2016. I had a online friend from New Zealand at that time, reporting how it was.

Somehow disturbing to compare these two. A human being manages to kill more than an earthquake! =(
5 years ago

Diane Putnam replied to Sami Serola (inactiv…:

Interesting thought, Sami. Shocking...the world is more and more shocking...
5 years ago

Sami Serola (inactiv… replied to Diane Putnam:

Well, the cyclone in Mozambique now showed the force of natural phenomena =(
5 years ago

Andy Rodker said:

One of those places where this kind of horror is least expected and therefore it seems more shocking than in the Middle East, for example, although it should be equally horrific wherever it occurs.
5 years ago

Diane Putnam replied to Andy Rodker:

This particular type is usually in the USA.
5 years ago

polytropos said:

Yes, the until now "innocent" island of New Zealand has now been hit by terror! Hopefully, the desire for more control over weapons will finally be implemented! Not only in NZL, also in other countries. This is a discussion we have in Switzerland too, and, incomprehensibly, there are still a few hardliner who object to it. It's unbelievable!
5 years ago

Diane Putnam replied to polytropos:

I cannot fathom how that kind of mind works..."my guns are more important than human life."
5 years ago

Annemarie said:

well seen
Happy new week:)
5 years ago ( translate )

Diane Putnam replied to Annemarie:

Thank you, Annemarie.
5 years ago ( translate )

Gabi Lombardo said:

a very touching tribute...
5 years ago

Diane Putnam replied to Gabi Lombardo:

Grazie Gabi.
5 years ago ( translate )

Keith Burton said:

A very poignant photo Diane...........and a fitting memorial to those who sadly their lives in this cowardly and gratuitous attack!

Watching the news, I have been very impressed by how the NZ Prime Minister has responded and her determination to impose more stringent gun control laws.
5 years ago

Diane Putnam replied to Keith Burton:

Yes, she is a real force for common sense change. I envy Kiwis their good government.
5 years ago

Don Barrett (aka DBs… said:

Actually, I was shocked that such weapons could be bought there. I thought it was only the U.S. among 'civilized' countries that allowed for such insanity.
5 years ago

Diane Putnam replied to Don Barrett (aka DBs…:

I thought the same, Don. Well, they are sensible people and are no longer allowing them.
5 years ago
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