We Will Not Back Down

Today was a tough day, waking up to the news of another senseless tragedy/massacre of innocent lives. They were going about living and enjoying their lives to the fullest. 

This comes on the heels of another attack on innocents. Thankfully, no loss of life. The emotional scars will last long after the injuries have healed. 

The cities of Las Vegas and Edmonton are grieving and hurting today. There are more questions than answers today and for many days to come. I have emotional attachments to both cities. I love the vibrancy and identities of both cities. I have visited both cities on many occasions. 

I am hurting today. 

The question I am asking myself and the question the perpetrators want you to ask is " Are you going to live in fear"? They want us to live in fear.

Are we going to live in fear? I am not prepared to live in fear. When we live in fear we let these people win. 

I am angry at what happened today and this weekend. We have two options, we can cocoon ourself and hibernate or we can not back down and stand up and fight. Fight for our life and the way we can do this is by living our lives without fear, without backing down and letting these bastards win. 

I choose the words of Tom Petty, I will not back down. RIP Tom you were a true pioneer and will be missed.