MLMM Wordle – True Story

The banging noise of the alarm on the wall, red light color flashing and the fear was palpable. A sudden spark of nervous trust disappearing in what was supposed to be a safe environment, as the teacher sent everyone to the corner behind a half wall in the weight room. He told the students not to use their cell phones but knew some would, panicked, and not to say anything about where they were located in the school. He went to lock the room door, put a piece of heavy furniture in front of it and then tried to comfort his class. My granddaughter thought it was touching that he stood by the side of the door the entire time. She felt pride for him as he talked trying to reassure and calm the students.

**True story happened this morning as a person called on numerous suicide hotlines saying there was an active shooter in the school. High schools and junior high schools were called. Our school saw the state police arrive in two minutes, fire engines, ambulance and police all followed. She’s a strong young woman and her mother and I tried to dissipate some nerves after she was released by saying, at least you had weapons being in the weight room…I know not really funny. How can you defend yourself against an automatic weapon? And when you cast your votes tomorrow, think about who likes guns, does not want to control them, and who receives lots of money from the NRA to keep them available.

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