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I post that this is a difficult, heartbreaking event, so I by PamBeesly
won't nitpick anymore... and you decide to nitpick my adjectives? But sure, I think I've definitely lost some focus and the ability to concentrate this afternoon, and I'm not sure how to process all the news yet, so I feel a little numb in my mind. And emotional, too. Will that suffice? Would you like to come administer a psychological exam?
Or perhaps you'd prefer to imply that this horror isn't a big deal and we should all just go back to our business and forget about it?
One would think that an event like this would make people want to come together, to find support from one another, but instead we're all turning into jerks today.
I'm out. I hope you have a peaceful evening.