That's a horribly insensitive comment. If Mr. Wood were your husband, son, or sibling I seriously doubt you'd feel that way. Also, why is an American adult's life any less valuable than any other age or nationality? You should think before you post next time.

That is not what I meant especially since I'm an American myself. I meant that there's a much higher probability that he probably lived a great, full life since he's from the US (like France, NZ, or Canada). That's all most people would hope for before they die. I was trying to be optimistic. Thoughts like that are a mental defense for me against spiraling into never ending sadness. Unfortunately, it doesn't work for babies.

I will try to be more careful next time and better elaborate my thoughts. When you're sad, you tend not to think as straight. Also, at least I don't use throwaway accounts.

Hey, I understand what you are saying. I loose my nerve beyond control when I see someone hitting a helpless kid or an orphan urchin. In comparison my anger is substantially when I see some douche-bag passing comments or harassing a grown up girl. Blame me for being partial but that's how my emotions work.