I live near the #1 high school in Chicago. I see the students go to school in the morning and leave school at the end of the school day. They’re just going about their normal lives, as they should.
When I hear about school shootings, I’m filled with fear and dread. Schools are supposed to be safe spaces for kids to learn, not live in fear of another shooting. I don’t think it’ll happen here, as it accepts students who are preparing for college, not just go through the Chicago public school system. They have more important things to worry about.
The recent attacks on sacred spaces are equally disturbing. I live near several churches, and at least one Buddhist temple and one synagogue. Those are supposed to be sanctuaries, where people go for spiritual comfort. No religion should condone such violence against another religion.
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