There are so many issues and emotions swirling around this tragedy. How do we process and understand such a horrible act committed against innocent children? How do we reconcile such evil? Why did this happen?
And then the 'why' is ultimately a 'who's to blame' question. Some friends and media sources are blaming video games like Mass Effect.
Others are talking about gun control being the issue. One friend said "How many more days like this can we tolerate? Today -- AND every day thereafter -- is the day to talk about gun control."
Obviously many talk about God and religion and feel abandoned by God in moments like this. How could this happen if God really loved us? If He could stop it from happening why didn't He?
And another friend said: "What we should be addressing is our need for psychiatric institutions. Not surprisingly, they were seen as a waste of tax dollars and now the only place for people with serious mental problems is society or prison (after they commit crimes). Rather than pointing fingers at guns or religious issues, we need to address what's best for the mentally ill and for society in the face of tragedies of this nature."