Oftentimes, the term 'When' not 'If' is used when there is certainty about a situation or life circumstance. The term is used when there are indications that there is a clear solution to a problem, but not an actual deadline, whereas, other times the term "if" is used when there is a potential of something possibly not occurring based on clear indicators.
After this weekend's horrific violence and loss of lives in an Orlando nightclub where patrons were simply out enjoying themselves...loving life...enjoying their friends and ordering their 'last call' for the night, an evil person opened fire, killing 50 innocent people and injuring just as many more.
I now ask 'If' instead of 'When' will it end? When will the simple solution of empathy be actively placed in the lives of everyone? 'When' can happen if we enact tougher gun control measures.....'When' can happen if we follow-through on our instincts and simply Do The Right Thing by reporting suspicious behavior and educating about respect for diversity and lifestyle differences.
Every life is precious....every life doesn't have to mirror yours....Everyone has a right to be who they are in this world....to love whom they choose and to be treated fairly/equally and with respect. Mental Health and known evil attempts by perpetrators must be taken seriously or we will continue to witness these types of heinous crimes and continue to mourn severe casualties and loss of innocent lives. Most of the victims were young and my heart breaks as a parent, trying to imagine the level of consolation that will need to come as nothing short of miraculous to those who've lost loved ones in the days ahead.
May we strive to pay attention and educate those around us that We are All here for a short time....seeking the same things and should be respectful of Life and Liberty for others to live out their lives as they choose and not by dictates of what our personal ideals should be.
Peace, love and comfort to those in Orlando as the healing begins......Let's make this a 'When' moment....not an 'If'...Together, we can make it happen!
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