I am so warmed by your notes and thoughts and prayers. As they begin to read the names of the people who have been identified as the days go by, there is a sense of great mourning and an outpouring of love here. On the news they take the time to show a picture and read the name of each person. On Tues there were 4, yesterday there were 13 and there are many more to go...
It was announced yesterday that a commission has been established to examine exactly what happened and the response by the various teams. It was also clearly stated that we are not looking to place blame on anyone or find a scapegoat. They will look for what can be done more efficiently and to provide greater provisions in future. This is a very important step because it allows everyone to be completely honest with out concern of a backlash. Our police et al did the best they could with what they had at the time. They and the firemen, rescuers and volunteers were honored at the Domkirke with applause during the rose parade.
The major question becomes: How do we prepare without limiting freedom and democracy, thus becoming what we are not?
This is an open society and this horrible thing has brought us "all" closer together those from every religion and background. What he meant for evil, God meant for good...
Blessings