Thoughts and Prayers

Since I have moved to Pittsburgh, there has been some crime. There were two homicide events that I know of prior to the recent shooting. I am so disheartened and sad for the Jewish community to have had to suffer a hate crime like that. That was devastating to hear of one man losing it in such a severe rage. I learned of this occurrence the day after it happened. I had went to my cousin's wedding and my grandmother had mentioned some kind of shooting but she didn't have any details. She made it sound like it was some street or school shooting, but it was bigger than she made it. 11 people and 4 officers. I can't get over it. I was surprised the guy was talked into some kind of surrender before being shot dead. I hear that Pittsburgh has held onto the death penalty. I'm sure that is what this guy is destined for. I know the support was instant for the Jewish community and I hope and am sure they know they are still loved people. I can only pray for comfort in their time of grieving and that god restores their lives and brings comfort, peace, hope, and love into their lives. … With the signs I see in Pittsburgh, most are "we are stronger than hate," and there is a lot of Pittsburgh pride. I'm glad Pittsburgh displays a sense of unity and strength in the way it does. It is like some places can feel over their head in crimes and corruption, but Pittsburgh doesn't have a desperation of "what have we come to and we need all the help we can get." I would expect any city to have a crime rate, but this is a hate crime that makes nationwide news and the President himself would come to visit. Some signs looked pretty irrelevant against Trump. He shows up as he should and he gets hated for showing his right support. I don't often go out of my way to stand up for him, but I just think people are being ridiculous, irrelevant, and too hard on Trump this time. Because he is the top representative of the government, people should feel the extra protection and support. Trump could have skipped it and it could have not been made a nationwide episode, but it was seriously noted. That is my personal opinion and 2 cents. ……….