But, beyond having real information other than the increasing numbers count of those harmed (it seems to go up every other hour), and stories of heroism, pray tell, what will they have to report beyond the massacre without losing credibility by diverging from what most Americans are talking about or, in some cases, ignoring for their sanity? Not much. It will appear callous, too fluffy, for the Morning Shows to focus on a chef bringing lovely bowls of food to cook, or to chat on about the latest Stupid Tweets and Remarks Justin Beaverland has spouted from his increasingly foolish tongue.
Yes, there was an earthquake in Iran. That story should be good for a moment or two of diversion from the Latest American Strife. It's dramatic and goes with the somber tone of Keeping Things Serious.
No, I'm not flogging the focus on what happened in Boston yesterday afternoon. Curious, furious minds will and do want to know how the investigation is unfolding, as well as how the victims are doing who lost limbs and are in critical condition for that and other injuries. What my point is, is that sometimes we find ourselves caught-up in the Rubber-Necking of viewing carnage over and over again. Some people watch the replays to learn something; others to attempt to comprehend that violence exists in Full Un-Glory once more on American Soil; and, sadly, others who are fascinated by watching Mass Bedlam and bloody bodies. Each to his or her own, correct?
All over the world in war zones of one sort or another, limbs are lost, lives are cost, for no other reason than hate, intolerance, or, for some soldiers, to get a paycheck cuz killing is their job. What happened in Boston is different when bombs explode on citizens in a Non-War Environment, which is why the media microscope zooms-in on what we now call "Senseless Violence." Frankly, isn't most violence "senseless"?
I'll refrain from speculating on anything beyond the Symbolic Elements of the destructive force(s). Yes, it was Tax Day; yes, it was THE BOSTON MARATHON, an institution not only for the city, but for the country and Runners From All Over the World. It also was Patriot's Day in Boston. A triple whammy of possibilities.
All of us who are not in the FBI, Homeland Security, or involved in anything at all to do with uncovering the perpetrator(s), can only sit back and hope that when (and if) the Truth Comes Out we will have satisfying answers.
However, the Real Truth is that Violence Will Not End Anywhere until that dastardly asteroid swoops down on Earth one day.
Am I pessimistic or a Fear-Mongorer? No. Simply realistic.
Until tomorrow, be well, do what you need to do to imbibe a small ray of Inner Light during the coming days, and, by all means, send your love, light, compassion, empathy, to everyone who was harmed; to everyone who had to witness horrors; and to the families who lost loved ones.
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