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Poway Ca Passover Heartbreak

Poway, California~Passover Heartbreak               4/27/2019 I spent most yesterday in agony. Thinking of the hideous attack in Poway. A wonderful spring morning, Jews quietly intent to complete this last day of Passover at their synagogue How did they know, it would be a day full of fears, tears and lament. And, outstanding human compassion. America needs to fully understand, you cannot stop a madman with a gun with words. You, yourself, your husband and children may all perish! As you were brainwashed into thinking owning a gun is an evil thing. When lives are on the line, you may die, don't you get it? Thank God a Border Patrol agent was at the Tree of Life Service! Thank God even more so, he had a gun, Was able to take on the shooter who ran like a coward. The Rabbi, shot in his hand, had to have fingers amputated,  To which a woman responded to me, " That's no big thing! " Is this what America has really shrunk down to..so heartless and cold? Many of you up in years understand  clearly, this is statement brazenly bold. A Chabad woman with no gun, bravely stood in front of the Rabbi to save his life. It cost this outstanding woman her very own life. Which of us would perform such an act? A deed so spiritual with so huge an impact? The killer is detained, we all feel safe? We forgot Sri Lanka, a week ago? Of course, we did! Christians and Jews are all in danger.  America needs to rise up and defend its own schools, churches, synagogues and homes and peoples. The lesson from the Third Reich and Hitler hauntingly  remains.... The guns from the Jews were all taken. Once the government owns all guns, we are all forsaken. The Holocaust ensued, millions perished. Who thinks "Never Again"is impossible, Better think again. With heartfelt sympathy to the Jewish community in Israel and the Diaspora. Panagiota Romios 4/28/2019 6:00am PST

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Date: 4/29/2019 11:38:00 PM
I hope we are listening and learning. Thank you for being our voice. We all need to be picketing the streets; I am shocked that we are not. Sad times indeed when people do not stand up and say "no one needs an assault rifle. No one!"
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Date: 4/30/2019 1:34:00 AM
Enough killing of people by explosives in bags, running them over with trucks, stabbings worldwide. Mental illness, the joy of following others negative stuff on Facebook,twitter, the groundwork of crazies. Beheadings? STOP! Panagiota
Date: 4/28/2019 9:21:00 AM
A very thought provoking write, Panagiota, you words are so true. I hope many will read this poem, your words need to be heard. All the best my friend. John
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Date: 4/28/2019 9:59:00 AM
Glad you read it...and thank you for commenting,John I have no idea if more will read it. Just wanted to express my innermost, painful thoughs. Things may improve if we face the possibility of death for any of us. Sri Lankans can only have Mass via TV now....Panagiota
Date: 4/28/2019 8:34:00 AM
thank you for this poem panagiota
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Date: 4/28/2019 8:38:00 AM
Anthony,thank you. Feel like a sword went through my heart,. Shalom, Panagiota
Date: 4/28/2019 8:21:00 AM
Another sad episode that is now all too common, what's happening to our world. Why can't people live in peace and show respect whatever their beliefs'. Tom
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Date: 4/28/2019 8:28:00 AM
I can't explain insanity. We will not live in peace till the next life. It's hopeless to expect sanity. The world is nuts, Just do your best and be aware of your environment. I still feel badly. My poem was a first step to get a message out. Thanks Tom. PR

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