Silence Begets Violence?

The shooting in CT was both shocking and horrific. So many innocent children and adults lost their lives because of violence. This act was so uncalled for and unjustified that it shocked the country. We were all dumbfounded by this horrific act and I know I felt compelled to correct the horrible injustice that occurred. Of course, we can never bring back the people that lost their lives, but we can honor their memory. We can honor them by putting an end to a worldwide culture of death, where violence is okay. As a society, we must work together to promote good and safety. Catholic Social Teaching compels us to spread a message of love. If we create a society of love, instead of hate, maybe violent tragedies like this one will occur less often. Many people are angry and want revenge, but Catholic Social Teaching asks us to love. It will take a long time and a lot of dedication, but hopefully we may one day forgive this man for his crime. One thing we can take from this situation is the great need for love in our world.