You’re right she has a point. What ever happened to ‘chin up’ and let’s press on. Sheeesh, we’re turning into a nation of sheep cowering before the wolves.
Nothing wrong with empathy.
Is there anyone who didn’t feel the anguish of those who jumped from the WTC to avoid the flames?
Any parent with a child in college not have a moment of heartstopping fear at the unfolding of the senseless murders at VT?
Did we not feel the fear of all those who were overcome by the tsunami, with no place to flee?
If we simply say, thankfully, it wasn’t me or mine so who cares......what does that say about us?
You said — “You’re right she has a point. What ever happened to ‘chin up’ and let’s press on. Sheeesh, we’re turning into a nation of sheep cowering before the wolves.”
Yep, that’s about right. It’s getting to be “I stubbed my toe! Where’s my counselor; I need to grieve...”
LOL
Regards,
Star Traveler
P.S. — I mean, it’s a tragedy, for sure. It was a terribly evil act that the guy did. But, hey..., I lost my dad just a few months back and I never asked for a counselor or was really wracked up about it. Of course, I knew where he was, too — he was with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. So, I had no worries...
She is talking about the “therapeutic society”.