i have hesitated to post anything about the tragedy at virginia tech, but i would like to add my voice to all those expressing sympathy to the students and their families. may they be able to find peace during this time.
my heart goes out to anyone and everyone affected by this tragedy.
because i was curious, i did some research on the number of school shootings in the us. below, there is a list of school shootings and/or stabbings that have occurred, from dkos, along with a map of where the shootings have occurred.
HOWEVER.
it is important to maintain perspective.
The probability that any school age child will die this year from*
Any cause, 1 in 3,000
A traffic accident, 1 in 8,000
Homicide, away from school, 1 in 21,000
Suicide, away from school, 1 in 28,000
Cancers, 1 in 33,000
Accidental drowning, 1 in 73,000
Heart disease, 1 in 79,000
A firearm accident, 1 in 200,000
Pneumonia or influenza, 1 in 250,000
Bronchitis, Emphysema, or Asthma, 1 in 260,000
Cerebro-vascular disease, 1 in 390,000
Accidental fall, 1 in 390,000
HIV, 1 in 420,000
An act of nature, including lightning, 1 in 780,000
Diabetes, 1 in 850,000
Meningitis , 1 in 1,300,000
Any adverse effect of medical care, 1 in 1,300,000
Homicide at school, 1 in 1,700,000
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