Wednesday Morning Open Thread

Tough watching the stories about the victims of Virginia Tech. In an old job, I used to deal with victims and survivors of gun violence every day. Believe me, there was no shortage. I met the greatest people -- but only because they'd had the worst possible thing had happened to them and it shattered their lives. I've had a knot in my stomach since Monday because I know this ritual all too well. It's so uniquely American.

There's lots of hand wringing now, but nothing will change. Never does. Basically our leaders think we just have to deal with it. They'll show up at ceremonies and offer prayers, but that's it. Just deal with it.

On that note, just start threading.