The fatal shooting of a student, Trevor, at Carolina Forest High School is, without question, tragic. I remember my days in school when all I had to worry about was studying hard and a bit of bulling. However, in today’s world, going to school is no longer just about reading, writing and arithmetic … it’s so much more complex than it once used to be. But aside from the complexities I cannot imagine having to attend school and worry, even fear, that I may be wounded or even killed by a fellow student. This simply boggles my mind!
In looking at the events surrounding the incident, could more have been done to avoid such a tragedy? Perhaps! But no matter how much we may want to depend on sound policies, even technology to avert such a tragedy, nothing is full-proof. Those who are on a mission to harm or kill will always find a way around whatever safe guards we put in place. Reality is, whether in church, school, work or play, in today’s world safety is nothing more than an allusion. No matter where we may be, there will always loom the possibility that someone could very well end our lives.
Since the shooting a lot of finger pointing has been going on. A lot of should haves, could haves and would haves have been tossed around. From blaming the parents, school officials, even Trevor, opinions have been running high … rightfully so! But instead of trying to place blame, cause it’s really to late for that, I think it’s more important to pray for the family who lost their son, as well as pray that this tragic event will not revisit the hallways of Carolina Forest High School again. Also, it’s time to hold our children close to our hearts and let them know that they are unconditionally loved, as well as take time to teach them to respect life no matter what.
Though one life lost is one to many, thankfully this incident did not escalate into a blood bath like we’ve seen in the past. And last but not least, I’m like so thankful that I wasn’t the officer, Cpl. Marcus Rhodes, who had to make the decision which lead to Trevor’s untimely death.
In looking at the events surrounding the incident, could more have been done to avoid such a tragedy? Perhaps! But no matter how much we may want to depend on sound policies, even technology to avert such a tragedy, nothing is full-proof. Those who are on a mission to harm or kill will always find a way around whatever safe guards we put in place. Reality is, whether in church, school, work or play, in today’s world safety is nothing more than an allusion. No matter where we may be, there will always loom the possibility that someone could very well end our lives.
Since the shooting a lot of finger pointing has been going on. A lot of should haves, could haves and would haves have been tossed around. From blaming the parents, school officials, even Trevor, opinions have been running high … rightfully so! But instead of trying to place blame, cause it’s really to late for that, I think it’s more important to pray for the family who lost their son, as well as pray that this tragic event will not revisit the hallways of Carolina Forest High School again. Also, it’s time to hold our children close to our hearts and let them know that they are unconditionally loved, as well as take time to teach them to respect life no matter what.
Though one life lost is one to many, thankfully this incident did not escalate into a blood bath like we’ve seen in the past. And last but not least, I’m like so thankful that I wasn’t the officer, Cpl. Marcus Rhodes, who had to make the decision which lead to Trevor’s untimely death.
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