It's time to act as a nation to stop the accessibility of weapons. This is simply an outrage. I am sorry, but, it is. It sickens me.
One of the greatest signs of respect we can pay to those that perished in this rampage is to stop the ability of others to commit such a crime. There is no reason for easy access to weapons in this country. There just isn't.
The world reacts...
The World Reacts to Virginia Tech Massacre and Asks Why
...British Prime Minister Tony Blair echoed the concern of world leaders across the globe. "Like everyone," he said, "I am deeply shocked at the loss of innocent lives at the Virginia Tech college. I would like to express on behalf of the British people our profound sadness and to send the American people and of course families of the victims our sympathy and prayers."
Prime Minister Blair refused to be drawn into questioning whether the United States should reconsider its gun laws.
Buckingham Palace issued a statement saying that the queen "was shocked and saddened to hear of the news of the shooting in Virginia." Both the queen and Prince Philip are due to pay a visit to Virginia on May 3-4 as part of their first official trip to America in 16 years. They will commemorate the 400th anniversary of the English settlement at Jamestown.
Speaking at the United Nations in New York, British Foreign Secretary Margaret Beckett said, "Can I first say how appalled everyone is by the terrible news from Virginia. Our deepest sympathy and our condolences of course go to that community and to all of those whose families are directly affected...."
...until tomorrow...
