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As many of you know, in the last few days we have had too many children killed at bus stops. About 18 miles from my house a 7 year old was killed yesterday. It is tragic, but not all of these incidents are equal. I have been hearing a steady barrage of needed to stop for school buses (true, correct, don't disagree ... used to drive a school bus), or people blaming the driver for not paying attention and not stopping. However, in the case of yesterday's death, the early indications are that a delivery box truck from a local electric supply company was making a delivery to the child's home. The driver was backing out of the driveway and unknowingly ran over the child and drove off. Terrible. Period. But this driver now has to live with this the rest of his life and the people attacking him for his not stopping is ridiculous! I am sure it could have been avoided. Yes, he is responsible for his truck. But why didn't the child move? There are so many variables. Unfortunately we live in a world that would rather attack than show compassion. This family lost a 7 year old son ... they need compassion. This driver will have to live with his actions all his life ... he needs compassion. The child's friends need support and compassion to deal with the loss of their friend at such a young age. The first responders have to deal with this and the aftermath ... they need compassion. The Bus driver who found the boy ... he needs compassion as do the kids that were on the bus that day. ... Oh to be a kinder, gentler society.
Sorry for the rant, just had to get it off my chest.
Sorry for the rant, just had to get it off my chest.