Updated May 23, 2018 10:57:00
Photo: Christian Kaufman, 9, walks past an American flag while carrying an airsoft gun in a holster during an open carry firearm rally on the sidelines of the annual National Rifle Association (NRA) meeting in Dallas, Texas. (Reuters: Adrees Latif) [1]
The post-tragedy choreography after another day of gun murder in America — this time in Texas — was exactly as we have grown accustomed to experiencing. The unspeakable grief of the parents. The traumatised students, who now live with these fears every day.
As Santa Fe High School student Paige Curry said on Friday, "I've always kind of felt like eventually it was going to happen here too", and not simply be a far-away horror in Florida, or Colorado or Connecticut.
This President reprised his past condolences, interrupting a session in the White House on prison reform to offer small comforts.
He has it down pat.
"This has been going on too long in our country. Too many years, too many decades now. We grieve for the terrible loss of life and send our support and love to everyone affected by this absolutely horrific attack to the students, families, teachers, and personnel at Santa Fe High," he said.
"We're with you in this tragic hour, and we will be with you forever. My administration is determined to do everything in our power to protect our students, secure our schools, and to keep weapons out of the hands of those who pose a threat to themselves and to others. Everyone must work together at every level of government to keep our children safe."
Everything in your power, Mr President, except
