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I have had a number of people close to me killed in accidents. As a journalist, I have been to my share of accidents soon after they occurred and watched the aftermath. I have even had an article that I wrote used as a model for someone's suicide by automobile, so do not presume to know anyone else's heart or mind or in these matters, and most particularly, mine. It is deeply offensive to me that you presume some kind of emotional authority here, and now you are telling the mods how to do their job. Have you considered running for a political post -- as a Democrat?

Then you should know better than anyone how much those involved in this tragedy are suffering and making light of the situation can only make it worse for them. You maybe offended but this isn't about you. It's about the victims and their families. The offense you feel is only exceeded by the offense the families of the victims would feel if they saw some of the comments posted in this thread. I'm not telling anyone how to do their job. As I said before it's not too much to ask for people to show a little more sensitivity given the tragedy. I sincerely hope if you or someone you care about is involved in a similar tragedy people will treat you with a more compassion and respect than has been shown by several people in this thread. It's sad you have to reduce this to snide remarks.