Linger here and reflect

As a parent of four children, all of whom are the right age to attend Sandy Hook, and who just spent their first week in an urban public school, I was devastated to hear of this incident, and I am absolutely sick about it. I have no idea how I am going to drop off my four little precious ones on Monday, and say, “See you soon.” I am sure all parents feel the same way.

Yesterday was a day for grieving. So is today, and the day after that.

But is it not appropriate to begin to wonder: what has...