Violence Is the Problem

Violence is the problem
not the solution.
...Anonymous

I was just downtown in Sacramento on Friday night at 13th & L street. This photo was taken when we ate dinner at outside dining. My friend and I went to have dinner and see the musical, Wicked. It was excellent and we had a lovely evening.

On Sunday early morning at 2am, there was a mass shooting downtown, at 9th & K street that left six people dead and 12 wounded. There were 76 shots fired in 54 seconds. It was the deadliest mass shooting in Sacramento's history. What a way to make the national news. So far, one suspect has been arrested.

America has a violence problem. Nothing good ever comes from violence and it is the last refuge of the incompetent.

It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men...Frederick Douglass

https://abcnews.go.com/US/multiple-people-shot-downtown-sacramento-california-police/story?id=83843793

https://www.npr.org/2022/04/04/1090752765/manhunt-for-multiple-shooters-in-sacramento-still-underway

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2015/12/02/one-depressing-quote-perfectly-sums-up-our-relationship-with-gun-violence/

[Lou Ann]

When will the politicians realize that soft on crime policies equals more crime? Such a tragedy in Sacramento early Sunday morning.

[Esther Rosenberg]

Beautiful capture and quote. So sad people need to use guns to solve issues.

[Pam]

I love that Frederick Douglass quote. I agree with you that America has a severe violence problem.

[Diana]

Wonderful quotes but such a sad story! It sounds like some of our suburbs here where people, even children are being shot or maimed daily :-(

[Vesna]

If many people have arms, someone will use it: frustrated man, crasy man, drinker, man which use drug..The key is prevention. Good luck!

[Danette Thompson]

Very sad, indeed.

[CC Folk]

@louannwarren @dutchothotmailcom @pamalama @ludwigsdiana @vesna0210 @danette

A second man was arrested. He was one injured and at the hospital…also the bother of the first man arrested. One of them used a machine gun!!! Who carries around a machine gun?!?!? All I can do is shake my head in disbelief.

[gloria jones]

Great photo...I read about the Sacramento shooting. The USA has a violence problem due to anti-law and order and anti-law enforcment polices in some states, cities...very disturbing.

[Walks @ 7]

I concur with the quote. I am so sorry that some feel violence is an answer. There is a gentleness to your image.

[KoalaGardens🐨]

the way of the leaf ....

[haskar]

Sad news and great quote.

[Sandy Z W]

Such horrific news. I'm shaking my head with you. I just don't understand. I'm glad you had a nice evening the night before.

[Corinne]

Love that rain of lights

[Heather]

A beautiful life-affirming photo with all the greenery and the lights- such a contrast to this tragic news.