There Need To Be Peace

The past couple of days, I've been reflecting on the tragedies that has happened recently. The only thing I can ask myself is "Why?" Why do people have to be so mean and take innocent lives away? It's not up to them to decide that those lives weren't needed on this earth anymore.

Christina Grimmie was only 22 years old.She was very talented and impacted so many people lives. She was in Orlando just signing autographs for her fans. She had her whole life ahead of her and one person decided that she shouldn't have the chance to live along life. Thinking about myself, I'm 25 years old. She will never get to be 25. She'll never get the chance to get married, have children, become a grandma and etc.  But I know she's singing and looking down on her family, friends and fans. Adam Levine is such an amazing human being because he offered to pay for her funeral and etc. We should all look at him for how to be a great American.

Then there was another shooting this weekend at a nightclub again in Orlando. This time one man decided to shoot many innocent people, killing 49 and injuring 53. I heard that there were 50 killed but one was the shooter, which I agree we should only say the 49 innocent lives were taken because we shouldn't even talk about the shooter and give him more publicity. It is said that the shooter decided to go to that nightclub because he didn't agree with being gay. Who cares what he thinks or anybody else who doesn't agree with being gay? It's not their choice to tell people how they should be. I support same-sex couples because they are just like everyone. I have friends and a brother who is gay but I see them like everyone. I see their qualities and how they treat people. I don't see them as "Oh,he's gay, no I see them as an human being and an American. Being in American, you can decide who you are. Nobody should bullying you, kill you because they disagree with you, etc.

I've been seeing clips and videos of celebrities and You Tubers talk about the recent tragedies and I just want to cry along with them because is this how the next generation and the generations to come will see American and think that this is right? We need to put an end to this. Everyone's life is worthy and everyone should be allowed to live a long and happy life and not be afraid or fear that wherever they go, something is going to happen.

If you would like to help Christina's family or the families of those who lost their lives, you can go to these GoFund Accounts. Even if it's just $5 or even less, I promised you that it will still be greatly appreciated. Also, there is a need for blood donations. Though there is not a guarantee that your donation will go to Orlando, your donation will still help someone in need.

.Christina Grimmie
Orlando Victims


Today, I seen on Facebook that there was an armed man in a Wal-Mart in Texas who kept hostages. The police killed the man and the hostages were all safe.This needs to stop! It's like every time I check my Facebook, I see reports of another shooting.

I wanted to close this post by saying be nice to everyone you meet. Give them a smile or ask how their day is going. You may change someone's day. You never know what someone is going through.I want to say if you need someone to talk to, you are always welcomed to send me message through here using the contact form.


<3 Amanda

Sadly,Another Mass Murder

I first just want to ask"Why can't people be nice?" This morning was the second day I woke up and found out on Facebook that there was yet another shooting that occurred, again Orlando, Florida.  This shooting was considered a mass murder. A man decided to go to a gay club and start shooting. Sadly, 50 people were killed and at least 53 people were injured (Fantz,, A., Karimi, F., & McLaughlin, E.,2016).That is unacceptable in my eyes as our as we are supposed to feel safe everywhere we are.  It is reported that this mass shooting is the worst terror attack in U.S. history since 9/11. While a shootout between the suspect and police, an officer suffered an eye injury when a bullet struck his helmet. His helmet saved his life ( (Fantz,, A., Karimi, F., & McLaughlin, E.,2016). 

It is said in the article (Fantz,, A., Karimi, F., & McLaughlin, E.,2016), that "Investigators have talked to Mateen's family, who indicated he had expressed anti-gay feelings." I just want to say I don't know if he decided to go mass shooting in a gay club because he disagrees with being gay but that is NOT acceptable. Everybody is different and that is what makes America unique because it would be very boring if everyone was the same.  In my opinion,people can love and be with whoever that want to be with. One of my brothers has a partner and I love them both,as they are. I don't see them in any other way. My brother will always be my brother and his partner is like a brother to me.I'm proud to say that I support same sex marriages.

Again in all serious, I want to say that my thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of lost ones and also with the family and friends of the people injured. There NEED to be an END to shootings!!

Reference:

Fantz,, A., Karimi, F., & McLaughlin, E. (2016). Police: 50 feared dead after Florida nightclub terror attack. Retrieved June 12, 2016, from http://www.cnn.com/2016/06/12/us/orlando-nightclub-shooting/



<3 Amanda 

The Sadness Of Tragedies In The World (R.I.P Christina Grimmie 1994-2016)

(http://moviepilot.com/posts/3961211)

When I woke up this morning, I of course went on my phone to check texts and e-mails,Facebook and Twitter.  The first thing that I saw on Facebook and sadly overflowed my Facebook was that Christina Grimmie was shot in Orlando, Florida while she was signing autographs for her fans. She was only 22 years old and had her whole life ahead of her.  She was a very talented young lady. It also said that her brother tackled the shooter. unfortunately, the shooter then shot himself so we will probably never get an answer as to why he shot and murdered her. Her brother should definitely be considered a hero.If he wasn't there, the shooter could have shot and murdered a lot more people.

Here is what I'm curious about tho, where were the security guards and metal detectors?  The security guards could have noticed that something was wrong and removed him before he had the opportunity to shoot and murder Christina. Also, at all of the concerts I've been to there has always been metal detectors to make sure nobody brought weapons into the venue. Where were the metal detectors at that concert?

In all serious, nobody knows when their last day on this world will be so we should be respectful to everyone we meet and treat them like we would like to be treated.  Everyone has bad days;that's a part of life; but a smile goes a long way or just simply a "Hello, how are you today?" People will take that and then spread it to more people they encountered throughout their day. Another idea, is when you see someone having a bad day on Facebook, write a post on their wall(or text them) and them them why you love having them in your life. You could even write posts on your friends' or family members' walls  just whenever you feel like it and tell them why you love them. 

<3 Amanda

News Story on "Baby in hot car death identified"

I seen this news story on Facebook a few days ago and I have been thinking about it. I wanted to give my opinion of what happened.  This news story is such a sad tragedy that occurred in Mississippi. A mom went to pick up her daughter from daycare after work but the workers at the daycare told her that she never dropped her daughter off at daycare that morning.  She then went back to her car and found her daughter in her car seat in the back seat. A sheriff called what happened a "tragic accident". In the article it read "Investigators believe that the toddler remained in the mother's vehicle throughout the day as temperatures reached the mid 80's.".

My opinion is how can you not know your child was still in the car? She needed to look in her rear view mirror to drive which means that she would have seen her daughter in her car seat.  I'm not yet a parent but I just don't see how a parent could leave their child in the car for almost the whole day and not realizing it. I'm not saying that she left her daughter in the car on purpose because it could have been a "tragic accident" but if it they find out that it was just an accident, she should have jail and possibly a fine. What are your thoughts about this news story?

http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/31950775/sheriff-2-year-old-found-dead-after-accidentally-being-left-in-mothers-car?clienttype=generic&utm_content=bufferf64a0&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer


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