So today in the aftermath of a child being killed and discarded in our neighborhood like a used toy, the news and media are crawling in front of the house and the area where the body was found. Our doorbell got rang, and a female reporter asked me a few questions. She wanted to interview me on camera but I declined after second thought, agreeing with Ed that it'd be disrespectful of the situation and bring more news to the area. We've already seen a huge increase in traffic slowing down in front of the house to "get a peek" at where this happened.
I think as humans we have a morbid curiosity to things like this, although I do not understand why. I have been guilty of that myself, and will slow looking at a wreck on the road. Not because I want to, but because there's just an interest of "oh, what happened?".
In the neighborhood, well, I guess I have to admit I'm kinda Gladys Kravitzish in that I am home all the time and I want to know that people walking around my neighborhood belong here and that it is kept safe. I'm getting older now and safety is a concern that will grow every day - I can't help now but look at a stranger when they walk down the street - are you involved?
Anyone that can find anyplace in their heart or soul where it's ok to take the life of a child.....well that is truly a monster in our day and age......
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