I read a short article in the Mpls. Star Tribune this morning regarding the potential cancellation of sporting events. I thought I'd share it here as some "food for thought". http://www.startribune.com/stories/1576/685879.html
I completely understand cancelling yesterdays and todays contests. We, as a nation, need time to mourn our tragic losses. I personally would feel it disrespectful if these contests had not been cancelled.
However, it is not healthy to remain mourning over an extended period of time. As a nation, there needs to be a time where we get on with our lives. For some, that time might begin today. I'd guess most of us need another day or two to vent our anger.
Obviously, those most directly affected (e.g., those who lost loved ones, eyewitnesses ) by the acts of war that were committed yesterday will need more time than others to heal. The rest of us, who have gone through the disbelief stage, and now are angry, will soon need something to get our minds off of this. There is nothing you or I can do right now to "fix" this situation, besides give blood and offer assistance. I don't want to hold the anger within any longer.
I know, that by this weekend, I will need something else to think about. It's still only Wednesday. The country will, for the most part, be back to "business as usual" tomorrow.
I understand that now may not be the best time to bring this up. I realize that there are many here who are more traumatized by the events than I. Believe me, I want justice as bad as any of you. Unfortunately, the deed is done, and no action on our country's part can really provide the "justice" that we seek.
Please forgive me if I sound insensitive. I am still at a loss of words, and I know that I am not the best at communicating what I really feel (I am, after all, male). I just feel the need to bring it to everyone's attention that perhaps sporting events will be just what we need by this weekend, and perhaps right now is not the best time to decide to cancel them.
My two cents.
I completely understand cancelling yesterdays and todays contests. We, as a nation, need time to mourn our tragic losses. I personally would feel it disrespectful if these contests had not been cancelled.
However, it is not healthy to remain mourning over an extended period of time. As a nation, there needs to be a time where we get on with our lives. For some, that time might begin today. I'd guess most of us need another day or two to vent our anger.
Obviously, those most directly affected (e.g., those who lost loved ones, eyewitnesses ) by the acts of war that were committed yesterday will need more time than others to heal. The rest of us, who have gone through the disbelief stage, and now are angry, will soon need something to get our minds off of this. There is nothing you or I can do right now to "fix" this situation, besides give blood and offer assistance. I don't want to hold the anger within any longer.
I know, that by this weekend, I will need something else to think about. It's still only Wednesday. The country will, for the most part, be back to "business as usual" tomorrow.
I understand that now may not be the best time to bring this up. I realize that there are many here who are more traumatized by the events than I. Believe me, I want justice as bad as any of you. Unfortunately, the deed is done, and no action on our country's part can really provide the "justice" that we seek.
Please forgive me if I sound insensitive. I am still at a loss of words, and I know that I am not the best at communicating what I really feel (I am, after all, male). I just feel the need to bring it to everyone's attention that perhaps sporting events will be just what we need by this weekend, and perhaps right now is not the best time to decide to cancel them.
My two cents.
