It is an incredibly sad commentary on our society that something like this could happen. My heart hurts for all of you and for the families of the two boys that committed this horrendous crime. The only thing that can be done now is to somehow find a lesson in all this. To me that lesson would be to open our hearts and expand our compassion to all our fellow students and citizens. I know that is not an excuse for an act such as this, but more love and compassion towards these boys may possibly have averted this ever happening.
Nobody likes to be the butt of ridicule.
I hope we can all learn a small lesson in this and next time we find ourselves making fun of another human being, or being rude to another, let's think how we would feel in their shoes. My prayers are with all of you at Columbine. No words can repair the damage of this incredibly senseless horrific terribly shocking tragedy which occurred to you last week. But the thoughts and prayers which so many people around the world feel towards you at this time may give you some positive needed strength. An art teacher from my high school had written a poem which gave me strength when it was in fact read at his funeral.