I don't really know what to call this post. A week ago a lunatic went on a gun rampage at two mosque's in the South Island city of Christchurch, killing 50 innocent children, women and men who were going about their daily lives in a peaceful way. This senseless event has shaken our country and made everyone look at themselves and how they view others. We've had two memorial events at school in the past week and I'll say that I'm glad I have five year olds as there has been little talk from them to prompt me to say more, of which I'm thankful.
There is a lot of anger and disbelief with many saying "this is not us". Our prime minister Jacinda Ardern has shown incredible leadership around this, with her face even beamed onto the world's tallest building in Dubai as a mark of respect for the dead and her.
May the world come to its senses and nothing like this ever happen again in New Zealand. Jacinda has moved fast to ban all military style weapons - I don't understand why anyone needs a gun personally. We now have armed police outside mosques/schools etc - this is NOT New Zealand - I'd never seen any police armed here, until this hideous event happened.
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We are all sorry and amazed this has happened. The world is supporting NZ.
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It isn't much but here is my little bit.
https://jobutterfield.blogspot.com/2019/03/hearts-for-angels-in-gumboots-new.html
My thoughts are with those families that have lost loved ones, and with all those that have been affected by yet another awful act of terrorism. Jacinda Ardern is a strong leader, she has impressed many around the globe, of that I am sure.
ReplyDeleteHate is everywhere isn't it? But the light that your country has shown during this tragedy is so inspiring. Gun laws, a living chain to surround those in prayer. IT is far more inspiring that what would happen here in the States where all we hear after a tragedy is this n=is not the time to talk about gun laws. Sending you love.
ReplyDeleteMy condolences and thoughts go out to your country and those who have lost loved ones. It seems that nowhere is safe these days. I just wanted to thank you for the lovely comment you left on my last post about the death of my mum, it was very much appreciated and helped so much to know that people were thinking of me at this sad time xx
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