Live by the gun, die by the gun. What, you were expecting sympathy? Why? Celebrate instead, Rutledge is the latest blood sacrifice made to live in a free country. Do it quick, before the next one comes along. Callous remark? No, tired, weary and fed up with the tears shed every time this happens, because every time this happens it’s not the end, it’s not even the beginning of the end, it’s just another day and just another death. Enjoy!/Tim Sayeau, letter to Coeur d'Alene Press editor. More here.

DFO: Harsh.