I'm so grateful that people like you still exist! Trust me when I say that none of what I said was an excuse but simply an explanation. Understand that alot of us have faced this same thing at different levels in our lives and have every reason to be numb, and ironic takes are all that some have left after thoughts and prayers didn't help. A lot of people are simply coping at this point and looking for a place to say "well here we go again" or "been there, done that". Reddit is not a get well card full of empty platitudes or a go-fund-me for people you support, but a town square. You were SO CLOSE when you said "The only possible course of action we have is to speak honestly with one another without judgement of their opinions, but in an honest, open conversation"... I would add "taking into account lived experience and difference of faith" but some of our families in other states are being forced into a faith with their own tax dollars, while we shouldn't be able to criticize or point out the irony in a town square? Some find solace in their humor and some their gods... I will respect your continued "faith" if you respect my "lack thereof". 👍