Territorial Bloggings

Army Sgt. Jim Wilt asks an interesting question: Why lower American flags for the VA Tech students, but not for American troops killed in action?

A general-type writeup on the whole issue raised by Sgt. Wilt can be found here.

It’s a fascinating issue, the whole VA Tech shooting, and one of particular interest & impact to me, working as I do in higher-ed on a university campus (as I have for most of the past 15 years). Even beyond the wide ranging national impact that this has had (thanks in no small part to the tragedy-whores in the media), this incident has been cataclysmic in higher-ed circles. It’s truly fascinating to see the types of reactions it has generated, as well as just where & who those reactions have come from. Oddness, angst, & hyperbole abound. As do genuine fear, sympathy, empathy, & caring.

All I can say is this: I know the fine security folks at my campus, and I thank God for their dedication to their duty in service to my university’s community. Knowing they’re on the beat makes me feel safe.

-ghp