Personally, I’m sick of people turning every street corner where a relative was killed into some sort of miniature cemetery by leaving behind flowers, teddy bears, etc. This country has become a nation of wallowers in grief.
I believe this practice was imported from Latin America.
And, the problem is that we have become a society which values symbolism over substance. Many will freely participate in the wearing of the colors and yet give no thought to the underlying issues and problems associated with this event.
FReepers, yet AGAIN, will be debating the ideas, the issues, the conundrums exemplified by the events while the media and the bulk of the sheeple will wearing colors and move along. At all times it is a good thing, indeed, to be a FReeper.
We are a nation of hardworking, generous people who are the first to help others in need.
This outpouring of grief will subside and everyone will go back to their own lives. Raising their children, helping their neighbors, praying for friends in poor health, and doing all they can to be good citiizens.
Sorry you see America as such a terrible place. I pity you.