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Wow- I am surprised that both VA freepers who have responded here have such negative things to say. I guess there really isn't room for goodwill with you two. Letting kids know that the whole world isn't bad at a time like this is a good thing to do.

If my children and I were there right now, I of course wouldn't be worring about sending them to school, I would be worried about post tramatic stress disorder, and how these events would effect my child's future view of the world.

Just my two cents....Sending cards and gifts to show support to those involved with stressful circumstances is nothing new. Perhaps to you two it is however.

I am sorry for that .

I think there must be churches, schools and community offices that would collect and hand out cards / gifts to children whose parents would accept goodwill and thoughtful gestures. To be sure, the whole world is not as cyncial as you two.

Well add a third "cynical" VA FReeper. Why should H'ween be canceled for the kiddies? I ain't heard nothing about that. Just don't take 'em out on I-95, for Gawd's sake. My neighborhood is as safe, or unsafe, as it's always been. You wanna teach kids to live in fear? And yep, if you start mailing candy to random kids, you'll probly end up with a LEO on yer doorstep...

$0.02

You know, I actually toned down my post to you. I thought I was being quite civil.

Like I said, I appreciate the sentiment. I know your intentions are good.

But you can say what you would do in a situation like this. Write me again when you are in a situation like this.

Churches in our area already provide alternatives to Halloween. They may rethink them, move them inside, etc.

But do you really believe I'd give my kid a card from a total stranger that says, "Thinking of you. Hope you don't get shot."

Catch a clue. I'm not cynical. I just recognize a stupid idea when I see it.