Thoughts on a high-coverage tragedy, and the choices we make

Today's post is off-topic with regards to reading, writing, and communication in general.

I was sad to hear on Saturday (Nov. 30) that actor Paul Walker, famous for his role in the Fast & Furious movie franchise, died in (perhaps not so ironically) a violent car crash. He and a friend, who was the driver, were speeding in a Porche Carrera down a street with a "reputation for fast drivers" before