The world is hurting. Once again the world has been hit with a display of violence, and that deeply affects the psyche of the American people. We hurt alongside our European friends. I say that with no intent to diminish the pain felt due to any other acts of violence, hurt, anger and hatred throughout the world. Simply put, as a group humanity is hurting. All of this is happening in the month when we put aside time to give thanks. November is when we stop to pause and count our blessings. It is the month when we open our hearts and express our joy. Yet as John F. Kennedy so poignantly put it: "As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter...
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