Bitterness, Retaliatory Action and Apocalyptic Mass Murder by Henry Friedman

Like the rest of the public I have been watching the coverage of the Newtown, CT rampage by a single 20 y.o. who is described as having had a mental disorder. Mental Health commentators have expressed many opinions about why this may have happened, why this individual in their terms “snapped”. Some, like a cautious psychiatrist that I heard during the day respond to Chris Matthews was reluctant to comment without having more information but he did, wisely in my opinion, emphasize that most schizophrenics were not Continue reading Bitterness, Retaliatory Action and Apocalyptic Mass Murder by Henry Friedman

The Sandy Hook Massacre: What We Can Do by Jane Hall

Our hearts go out to those in Sandy Hook and Newton – once fairy tale communities. We salute the brave teachers, the clergy, the strong and empathic citizens, and most of all, we send our deepest condolences to the parents and families who lost their children and to the families of those adults who died.

One common theme over the past several days since this latest tragedy has Continue reading The Sandy Hook Massacre: What We Can Do by Jane Hall