Silence Begets Violence?

When I watched on TV the news about the shooting in Newton, Connecticut, I could not believe it. It was truly the most devastating and tragic story that I had heard. Children who had the rest of their lives ahead of them died for nothing. Adults died trying to stop the shooter. I think that this act demanded a call to action because so many people are tired of violence and want to stop it. In addition, many parents felt empathy toward the victim’s parents. As a society, we should remember what happened and never forget. It is our duty as a nation to stop the terrible effects that violence can do to our country. In addition, it is our duty to give reverence to the people who died and the adults who tried to stop the attack. Catholic Social Teaching compels us to treat everyone with dignity and respect. We are called to show compassion and love towards one another. If we do not, our nation will be torn apart. From here, it is our job to stand with courage and fight against prejudice and hatred in our country. We must come together and persist in the greater-good.