Tragedy in Aurora

              In this post / issue my readers may not necessarily agree with my view point. That’s everyone’s prerogative. Early Friday morning, here in our great metropolitan city we had an incident occur that made headlines throughout the world. Watching television, we got what the media wanted us to hear; [fact or opinion] in some cases it was biased. Then what we perceived to hear and see, individually, we formed [jumped] to our own conclusions, what the problem was and how to solve it, how it could it have been avoided. I was not there, neither were most of you. A lot of rhetoric and blame became evident. The media insists that they will focus on the victims and not the perpetrator. Why then is there so much to do about the incident, detailing every nook and cranny, including the residence where this man grew up. The family requested privacy! Can we not honor that?

                I personally was very disappointed in the representations & speeches of elected officials & clergy, [Yes, I quoted that right!] in the event held yesterday at the Court House steps. I felt it was Politically & Religiously motivated. This individual CHOSE to do great harm which is inexcusable. Why? I will never understand, neither will any of the professionals or anyone else, who may become a part of this situation. Only Mr. Holmes & his Almighty God know for a certainty. My diagnosis is not important, whatever I may feel or think as a Victim’s Advocate & Counselor. When I view the picture of this individual, I say “I see a handsome man who made wrong decisions, for whatever reasons. Additionally, I perceive that he had great potential.“ I’m reminded of the account of the women at the well. Jesus wrote on the ground, scripture doesn’t say what he wrote, he told the audience “He that is without sin, let him cast the first stone.” Apparently that did not exempt anyone there, as in this case. I pray for the families who are experiencing great loss, sorrow, pain & suffering. I ask our Sovereign Lord & Saviour to give comfort, physical, emotional & Spiritual healing. I pray for justice to prevail.

Paul “Boots” Reimer CSC
[R] Candidate
House of Representatives
District #32 Adams County
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