[Corin Stormhands]

Okay, we're on our way out, but do you guys think I was overreacting here? Was I being unkind? Cynical?

No, it's not the religion thread. This person wants to send candy and cards to Virginia children for Halloween. I don't think Hallmark makes a "sorry you were shot at" card.

I think it's a stupid idea. I tried to be blunt but polite, then I sorta flamed...

Gotta run. Later tonite.

[HairOfTheDog]

The last sentence in the second post was maybe just a tad too much... ;~D

It is different for us when we are not right there... We don't know what would make someone feel good who is going through it. And those people who want to do something should listen to those that are there. I don't think kids would give a whit about cards sent from strangers, you're right.

People just want to do something to fix it or make it better. Sometimes there just isn't anything.

[Overtaxed]

do you guys think I was overreacting here? Was I being unkind? Cynical?

Naw...I don't think you were overreacting. That person should just mind his/her own business. What parent in their right mind is going to give their kid candy that some stranger sent?