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Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting

Thursday, December 20, 2012

Medina Man Under Fire for Facebook Post in Favor of CT Shooting (Poll)

According to WKYC, the man could face a $1,000 and 30 days in jail.

After the tragic school shooting in Newtown, CT, last week, a Medina man updated his Facebook status in favor of the gunman, according to WKYC. Joseph Resovsky's status read, "I'm so happy somebody shot up all those little (expletive). Viva la School Shootings!!!!" WKYC reports. Resovsky is 20.  The man said he was trying to make a point, but that  point could get him a $1,000 fine and 30 days in jail.  Read more of WKYC's story here. In another incident, 33-year-old Virginia man Christopher Johnson wrote "High Powered Rifle" on a wood plank and walked into Sandy Hook Elementary in Shenandoah County, VA, News Channel 5 reports. The man was detained and no one was hurt, Channel 5 reports. What do you think of these incidents? Take our poll …

Ed Fisher

12:08 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

Patch TOS prohibits me from writing my true opinion of the dirtbag in Medina. It's a lousy thing to say, putting it lightly. But, because there was no threat in the comment, It's his right to express his distorted and tasteless view. He has broken no law by being a lowlife. Jail and fines are not appropriate for lack of taste or intelligence.   more ›

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Connecticut School Shooting: How to Help

President Obama told mourners at a Sunday vigil that America is not doing enough to keep its children safe.

The President's Message After spending two hours Sunday with the families of the 26 victims of Friday's mass murder at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, CT, a somber President Barack Obama told an audience at a interfaith vigil that he had brought "the love and prayers of a nation." "Newtown, you are not alone," the President said. "As these difficult days have unfolded, you have also inspired us with stories of strength and resolve and sacrifice." First Funerals The President's visit comes on the eve of the first funerals for the victims.  More Coverage Patch as a team of reporters in Newtown, you can read their extensive by clicking here. How You Can Help Prayers, expression of sympathy, and offers of support have been pouring into …

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