Sally Ride

Just found out that Sally Ride was gay.  Don't know what to think about it, except she was quite effective at hiding it while she was alive.  Some are saying it was unfortunate, because she would have been a role model for the very few who are lesbians; some say she deserved some measure of privacy, since that is obviously what she wanted.

I lean toward not criticizing her, since this was her decision.

In a way, it's like a health issue.  Whether a celebrity 'comes out' about health issues, may affect their future earnings.  And no one wants to let other people down because of their potential health problems.  The main thing is making the decision and telling friends and families.

I think this is the same with Sally Ride.  Obviously a private person, it is surprising in a way that it ever came out at all.

Colorado shooting

The only question I have is, why?  Why would this wacko decide to end his life by the death penalty or suffer life in prison without parole?  Makes no sense and it hurts a random assortment of people.

What we need to do is give this idiot a speedy trial, then quickly hang him.  It will cut down on the number of copy cats out there who want to make a name for themselves. 

Is it the fault of gun laws?  Not really, though without access to automatic weapons, the death/injury tolls would less.  So I believe that the laws can be changed to satisfy both sides to the issue.

What a shame.  What a tragedy.