Hate 88

The subject resides in my memory like old road kill. What could have been a slam dunk turned to ignoble failure. I am getting near the end of the diving board

- James von Brunn

In what should have been a history lesson on the past turned into reality yesterday for visitors at the Holocaust museum in Washington, DC. White supremacist, James von Brunn opened fire inside this solemn, hallowed place, killing a security guard, with himself being severely wounded.

This is one of a series on incidents that have occurred over the past several weeks. From a Muslim convert killing an army private in Arkansas, to the murder of abortion doctor, George Tiller, in a house of worship, the most chilling aspects of our darker side have risen to the surface.

People, on society's fringes are making their voices known loud and clear that they are here and here to stay. The election of President Obama was the spark that lit a fuse that will only burn brighter with time. Even more so in this new century people who are being left behind or feeling slighted are letting us know that they will be heard, no matter how violent the act.

There are also those out there, full of rage and hate who will never pull a trigger, but are just as bent on killing with the veracity of their words. Charles Manson never lifted a finger on his murderous spree, but his words and manipulation was the catalyst for others of his brood to.

Sadly, there is no amount of pressure and persuasion that will change these people's minds, they cast their lot with Satan long ago. The rage and hate that consumed James von Brunn has only intensified in others of his DNA. In his failure they see hope and another chance that someone else will carry his mantle and succeed, no mater how sick the mission.

Why?

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Fountain Jet at Night

Centennial Park

Atlanta, GA

2009