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A Venerable Truth

When the gunman stares into your very soul
  A bullet might redirect his gaze -- not gun control


           April 30, 2019
After the shooting at Chabad of Poway, CA...
        … and so many others

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Kurt Ravidas

May 1, 2019 at 3:42 AM

It's an optional extra, I think.

Gershon Wolf

May 1, 2019 at 9:16 AM

X marks the spot!

Kurt Ravidas

April 30, 2019 at 10:47 AM

The human's problem is the intersection of many intersections: gods, animals, plants, minerals and the very man. Condolences. P.S.: Great aphorism.

Gershon Wolf

April 30, 2019 at 2:54 PM

Question: Does that mean man has a 'cross' to bear?! … P.S. Great comment! ~ Volkov

Kim Rodrigues

April 30, 2019 at 10:44 AM

So true, dear friend! I had a dream years ago, very vivid after so many shootings...I was standing against a brick wall or such where I was next to be shot. I was so afraid and then I was shot and killed. And so we work out what happens in this world... Be blessed with health, safety and peace <3 Kim

Gershon Wolf

April 30, 2019 at 2:53 PM

Sure glad it was only a dream! … May the blessing you so graciously gave me, be returned manifold upon you and yours, Kim! Best always, Gershon

P.S. Awtry

April 30, 2019 at 10:23 AM

Tears of anguish and frustration... and anger. I agree with you completely.

Gershon Wolf

April 30, 2019 at 2:51 PM

...and RESOLVE to live on, and for Jews in this country to start doing what we ought to be doing: Men donning tefillin/phylacteries daily, in honor of Rabbi Goldstein, who can't anymore; women lighting Sabbath candles for Lori, who can't anymore and whose own candle has been snuffed out. It's about commitment! Thank you for airing your heartfelt concern! Blessings, Gershon

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