Violent crime in this country has been trending down for several years. Unfortunately,there will always be evil people in this world, and tragic events will come because of them.
If Ella could speak, she'd want to know what happened to her best friend Meredith.
They'd have to set her down and explain that Meredith won't ever be coming back. That something horrifying has happened to her, something that shouldn't happen to an animal, much less a good and true friend.
Ella would be heartbroken the rest of her life. But at least she'd know.
As it is, though, a Labrador mix is ill-equipped to comprehend the evil that exists in the human world. So, not only will she be heartbroken, she'll be tortured with longing and wondering the rest of her life: Where is Meredith? Where is Meredith?
Now that the rest of us know where -- her body having been found with the help of her suspected killer -- we have to wonder why. Even if Ella could understand, we might never be able to explain to her or anyone else the "why." Why a beautiful young woman minding her own business with her beloved dog couldn't enjoy a little bit of nature on a hike along the Freeman Trail in Georgia's Vogel State Park without being preyed upon for no reason.
Why, in supposedly the most civilized country on Earth, an innocent person can still be plucked by soulless predators and dragged into their pits of despair. Why we must all seriously consider arming ourselves for a mere walk in the woods.
The answer, in part, is that no matter what we think of the society we've built, the world will always be a dangerous place.
Mortal danger may occasionally be found in the wild, off the beaten path.
Just as often, it seems, you don't even have to get off the beaten path.
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Violent crime in this country has been trending down for several years. Unfortunately,there will always be evil people in this world, and tragic events will come because of them.
What a good idea to take God out of our schools and to sneer at those that espouse high morals. We're non-judgmental now. I'm wondering if being this cool is a good idea.
Well said, Patricia
Yes, because had the killer gone to school before God was taken out this never would have happened. In fact, nothing bad would ever happen if we would just put God back into the schools. Nevermind the fact that people have free will.
What a terrible story.
But the killer is 61 years old. He likely would have graduated high school in 1964, take or give a year. He would have attended elemetary school in the 1950's. When was God taken out of the schools?
A truly evil mind does not care about God or society. He is only concerned with himself and the pleasures the horrible acts brought him. He's going to sit in jail for the rest of his life reliving the act and smiling to himself.
Trust no one, suspect everyone!!!!
Leave it to justus4 to turn this discussion racial.
I think the suspected killer was in school while prayer was allowed. So, I'm not really sure what that has to do with anything.
I was in a meeting the last couple of days with a guy from Blairsville. His entire area is shaken by this horrible crime. Yet, in Augusta things like this happen every week. Where's the outrage?
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