tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post2598328864755452417..comments2024-03-24T00:23:36.772+00:00Comments on Mad About Meghan: UPDATED: Meghan Pays Respects 'as a Mother' in Uvalde, Texas in Wake of Devastating TragedyAdminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11799152261801421558noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-65739238112784154412022-06-03T23:55:42.783+01:002022-06-03T23:55:42.783+01:00Dear Charlotte, I am just finding this article. Th...Dear Charlotte, I am just finding this article. Thank you for reporting on Meghan’s trip to Uvalde to support the community. I didn’t know she had gone there until I found this post. Everything you wrote is pitch-perfect.<br />RenéeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-6847151786326067822022-05-31T15:12:35.023+01:002022-05-31T15:12:35.023+01:00Melissa, you always write comments that go right t...Melissa, you always write comments that go right to the heart of the topic. I am so sorry about the loss of your mom.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-77303881557862067422022-05-31T15:11:41.466+01:002022-05-31T15:11:41.466+01:00I'm going to change the subject briefly if tha...I'm going to change the subject briefly if that's OK. I feel I should write about Meghan and the Jubilee on this site, so I'm commenting here that seeing her "squad" of her college friend Lindsay, her wonderfully outspoken makeup guy Daniel, and her long-time hairdresser united in London warms my soul. I'm very sad about the situation in Ukraine and was surprised that this cheered me, but I realized it is because Meghan and her friends have remained friends through it all. There must be such honesty and purity for that to happen. And such fun! Daniel speaks of belly laughs! I wish I could be at least an honorary member of her squad. Allison in USnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-28710519513260476012022-05-31T08:14:26.071+01:002022-05-31T08:14:26.071+01:00It was nice of Meghan to go and pay her respects. ...It was nice of Meghan to go and pay her respects. what happened there is a tragedy but more so since this has happened so many times in the usa. you think after sandy hook this would change but it has not and it is absolutely apalling. I have been to uvalde and i truly feel for the parents and families. I know how deep the loss is of losing someone you love as i recently lost my own mother. to lose a child is a pain that is unbearable. they do not need thoughts and prayers they need gun control in the usa and follow the route of countries like australia and canada.<br />thanks for a beautiful post I broke down seeing the instagram video with cooperMelissa Haftinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01762480704325333762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-60768759674215891562022-05-31T00:27:02.907+01:002022-05-31T00:27:02.907+01:00I don't even know how to begin to address this...I don't even know how to begin to address this appalling tragedy, except to say that if the framers of our Constitution could observe the national catastrophe wrought by the Second Amendment, they would wonder why in God's name we hadn't repealed or modified it decades ago.<br /><br />They did, after all, provide us with the means to do precisely that. The Constitution is not graven in stone and has been amended many times.<br /><br />As for the Duchess, I really don't want to read, much less engage in, discussions of whether she should have gone to Uvalde or why she went. Such debates are quite irrelevant and superfluous, in the circumstances. Vittorianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-78366836304809106832022-05-30T23:04:29.932+01:002022-05-30T23:04:29.932+01:00For those not in the US, there have been 14 "...For those not in the US, there have been 14 "mass shootings" since Evalde. Right before Evalde, ten people of color were killed at a grocery store in upstate New York. Immediately after Evalde, the National Rifle Association had the huge national meeting and displays in a nearby Texas city. One protestor had a sign that read: "Is it just me or is this a bad time to have a gun convention?" So nothing looks like it will change.Allison in USnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-2152721544288302502022-05-30T01:06:39.933+01:002022-05-30T01:06:39.933+01:00I am very aware of Dunblane. All Americans who fi...I am very aware of Dunblane. All Americans who fight for stricter gun control are.<br /><br />Similarly, the Port Arthur massacre in Australia, in 1996, resulted in serious changes to the gun laws there. Unfortunately, the US has a far larger population, a complex polity and a Constitution that wouldn't exist if not for states' rights guarantees back there in the late 18th century, and a Revolutionary War/pioneer history that has enshrined guns in the nation's founding mythology. Overcoming all that will be a daunting task, and it may never happen.<br /><br />But if I were a religious woman, I'd be down on my knees now, begging God that it would.Vittorianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-56701953861613696782022-05-29T22:57:40.181+01:002022-05-29T22:57:40.181+01:00There are reasons that the US can't (or won...There are reasons that the US can't (or won't) follow Scotland's example. Scotland has about 5.5 million people; the US, about 360 million. And the population density from 27,000 people per square mile to 1 to 6 people per square mile. People have differ reasons for thinking they need a gun depending on varying factors such as density. And the US likes to think of itself as having a Wild West culture, one of "freedom," which means doing what you want as an individual and not for the public good. I don't feel we are united as a country any more either. I won't give examples because that gets political, but we have to also realize that these events result from intense anger. When that anger has access to weapons, shootings occur. Allison in USnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-11215905290481689992022-05-29T22:12:06.738+01:002022-05-29T22:12:06.738+01:00Thanks Charlotte for your great Work .Thanks Charlotte for your great Work .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-72812486781005360072022-05-29T19:12:15.269+01:002022-05-29T19:12:15.269+01:00All previous comments hit home. After one of this ...All previous comments hit home. After one of this horrific events my European friends, tho they know this happens at regular intervals, just don’t know why we as a country don’t do something, any thing to address the problem. Enough on that, Meghan did something that a lot of us would do if we could, so enough criticism on that subject, I personally don’t think this act of hers was just an act of self importance, but I true manifestation of empathy & deep sadness. No comments on wardrobe, not appropriate. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-27963529397652071762022-05-29T16:08:34.427+01:002022-05-29T16:08:34.427+01:00UGH - As the first poster stated, " It’s hear...UGH - As the first poster stated, " It’s heartbreaking and a hot political issue in the USA" I have done an enormous amount of reading on the topic. It is a tragedy in more ways than just one.<br /><br />Charlotte you have covered a very difficult topic and Meghan appearance with grace. Unfortunately, I'm perplexed with why she would get on a plane and fly to Uvalde with staff and security. And given your guidelines state, "It's not the place to discuss politics." I'll leave it there (even though I have a lot to say). I'm still processing and figuring out where or how I can put effort into creating change and am trying to understand both sides.<br /><br />Two final things. First, reading a lot of articles and listening to others about what happened, have made me respect even more the work that Duchess Kate (and William) are doing towards mental health, support of new mothers, and programs that drive greater awareness and acceptance. And second, for those that would like more information on this extremely horrible tragedy, this USAToday article covers the timeline: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/05/27/uvalde-texas-shooting-police-response/9964966002/ It will make you cry and leave you feeling hopeless. On top of all that, it happening so close to our Memorial Day doubles the grief. I respect all of the other comments I have read on this post.Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03074277384862020101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-89332849870507475932022-05-29T05:22:29.419+01:002022-05-29T05:22:29.419+01:00It seemed that Charlotte's very appropriate co...It seemed that Charlotte's very appropriate comment, which I will quote here, opened the door to questioning why things don't change here. I offered one of the main reasons why. <br /><br />"A world where children cannot safely go to school is a world in need of radical change. I don't know if you've ever heard of Dunblane. In 1996, a former Boy Scout leader entered the Scotland primary school and murdered sixteen pupils and their teacher. Tennis superstar Andy Murray was in another class in the school that day. The massacre utterly devastated the UK. Subsequently, a public outcry pushed the introduction of stricter gun laws -- some of the toughest anti-gun legislation in the world. To this day, Dunblane strikes fear and evokes desperately painful memories when mentioned. It left a ripple effect of grief and loss which has never healed. To see this happening time and time again in the US without change -- despite so many pleas and protests -- is unimaginable."<br /><br />RAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-65652597329819942262022-05-29T02:53:14.754+01:002022-05-29T02:53:14.754+01:00hmm the duchess is a mother he came ...hmm the duchess is a mother he came as grieving mom who cared Bluefirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05649992037530958562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-55746865569111346922022-05-28T17:56:36.340+01:002022-05-28T17:56:36.340+01:00Here's some more detail about Meghan's vis...Here's some more detail about Meghan's visit -- it seems she left quickly when Beto showed up. https://news.yahoo.com/meghan-markle-said-she-held-205035568.html?fr=sycsrp_catchallAllison in USnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-65688862229391367092022-05-27T21:15:02.153+01:002022-05-27T21:15:02.153+01:00 I don’t mean to stay this comment in a scolding t... I don’t mean to stay this comment in a scolding tone , but opinions about the system and who makes American campaign donations shouldn’t be discussed here. Susan in Floridanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-12348817629364168202022-05-27T13:52:27.523+01:002022-05-27T13:52:27.523+01:00I listened to a brief interview on NPR with a pare...I listened to a brief interview on NPR with a parent from the Sandy Hook shooting and he said that the only thing you can do to help is just show up. While showing up certainly cannot change the outcome, it tells the grieving parents that their children did matter. That they were important. I live in Texas and we now hear the agonizing news that law enforcement waited an hour until a special tactical team arrived. One mother was handcuffed for trying to get into the school; after being uncuffed, she managed to get in and take her children out. The initials officers did not want to get shot so they just waited. I truly doubt anything will change. I would be afraid to send kids to school because there is so much bullying, which ultimately leads to these situations.Allison in USnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-21395936886855644992022-05-27T09:19:56.000+01:002022-05-27T09:19:56.000+01:00Thank you Charlotte, because thanks to your articl...Thank you Charlotte, because thanks to your article, I learn more: we can't count on some pathetic poor tabloids to communicate to us and bring to light such important facts because more busy writing bullshit about the Duchess of Sussex inspired by hatred and jealousy.<br />As always, Meghan goes straight to the point by following her heart and that's what makes her remarkable.<br />Peace, strength and support to all these bereaved families, may the deceased rest in peace and above all may reason and sensitivity win the hearts of all these Americans who give more value to a law on the carrying of weapons than to the preservation of human life.Ghilouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01809615296124704084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-8167597883727865752022-05-27T09:19:25.165+01:002022-05-27T09:19:25.165+01:00Thank you Charlotte, because thanks to your articl...Thank you Charlotte, because thanks to your article, I learn more: we can't count on some pathetic poor tabloids to communicate to us and bring to light such important facts because more busy writing bullshit about the Duchess of Sussex inspired by hatred and jealousy.<br />As always, Meghan goes straight to the point by following her heart and that's what makes her remarkable.<br />Peace, strength and support to all these bereaved families, may the deceased rest in peace and above all may reason and sensitivity win the hearts of all these Americans who give more value to a law on the carrying of weapons than to the preservation of human life.Ghilouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01809615296124704084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-67916002739840526352022-05-27T09:14:06.090+01:002022-05-27T09:14:06.090+01:00"You will never reach your destination if you...<br />"You will never reach your destination if you stop and throw stones at every dog that barks."<br />Winston S. Churchil. Thank God Meghan keep on doing good without listening to the haters , this is part of what I admire and learn from her. Charlotte thanks for giving us a sane community to read about meghanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-39755848794453370672022-05-27T06:58:44.309+01:002022-05-27T06:58:44.309+01:00Kind gestures from Meghan. Everyone in the US is a...Kind gestures from Meghan. Everyone in the US is appalled by (yet another) this senseless and preventable tragedy. This could've been prevented if our politicians would only act. We are tired of our children dying, and as an educator, I'm tired of these acts being an acceptable occupational hazard. -opAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-12821063889620937072022-05-27T06:00:01.406+01:002022-05-27T06:00:01.406+01:00Such an avoidable tragedy. Meghan going there and ...Such an avoidable tragedy. Meghan going there and paying respects and highlighting the grief that is felt by all but especially the families and the community and offing support to those who are helping there is not surprising. Here in Australia like in Scotland there was a mass shooting in 1996 and very strict gun controls were brought in throughout the country and thankfully nothing like this has every happened again. Children shouldn’t be afraid to go to school😢Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-24782520532974272072022-05-27T03:58:00.611+01:002022-05-27T03:58:00.611+01:00Thank you for this post Charlotte. We are utterly ...Thank you for this post Charlotte. We are utterly devastated by this. :(Gabyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16854246126829174780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-57215982642916327202022-05-27T03:40:08.201+01:002022-05-27T03:40:08.201+01:00What a tragedy. No matter what, those kids will ne...What a tragedy. No matter what, those kids will never come back, and their families will forever be bereft of them. This is exactly the sort of off the cuff, honest, heartfelt thing I expect from Meghan. Good for her to reaching out and offering support. I imagine every parent is feeling particularly fragile at the moment and are holding their babies extra close.<br /><br />Don't want to turn this into a political comment, but just cannot believe the hubris of some people. That somehow their right to own automatic weapons trumps other's right to live. I just don't understand.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-39083062372359291512022-05-27T03:31:30.628+01:002022-05-27T03:31:30.628+01:00Simply put, may they rest in peace. It will most ...Simply put, may they rest in peace. It will most likely be a lifetime of memories and grief for their families and loved ones. I wish them the healing power of God. It is another outcry and once again a pattern of school shooting statistics in the USA. It is good to see the presence of familiar people like Anderson Cooper and Meghan Markle. <br /><br />Charlotte - I hope your blog will be there for as long as possible. Now and then, it is good to see your expedited well researched stories that meet the times and circumstances of global news beyond the main subjects of the blog.<br />Anon 15noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-55634981215066177402022-05-27T03:00:31.530+01:002022-05-27T03:00:31.530+01:00 The story about what happened changes every hour ... The story about what happened changes every hour with new updates. There are thousands of law abiding gun owners in the US and thousands of people who disobey the state and federal gun laws. The rules in each state should be consistent and controlled by a federal data base , but this is not the forum to debate this. Let’s give Meghan the kudos she deserves for trying to be private and pay respects. She showed up in a tragedy and that’s the story here on this page. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com