Here is one of the many letters I receive, this one is very much relevant to every day thoughts of decent civilized people who care about what has happened so tragically in America. The letter was written by one of our visitors to the website Eileen Reid.

A View from a civilized person.

It was hard to look out and pretend not to hear
It was hard not to feel anger and fear,

We are taught the skill of being polite
we have learned no-one wins if there is a fight

I worked , I shopped , I took this cab ride
listening and nodding till I got out and cried

His words had confused me, I just had to sit
"Come on America why dont you, just get over it"

How could he say this has he no heart ?
Inside I dare to think, yes our lives are far apart.

Our countries have welcomed life from everywhere
traditions and religions we are taught to always care

Respect these differences and do everthing you can
open up our hearts and assist our fellow man.

We teach your children, and open our minds
we discourage racisim, of any kind

A family residence is offered ,food, advice and more
a kind word , a genuine smile, are given by the score

Now I'm scared and wonder how could this be
Realizing sadly you dont want to live to live like me.

The remark was said firmly you wanted me to hear
You disrespect my values and all that I hold dear.

I am a civilized person and forever I shall be
Our country is my family and that belongs to me.

So now I say to you " we cant get over it"
My family has been violated that we wont forget.

Eileen.