Mass Shooter Crisis: America, Wake Up

America’s mass shooter crisis continues with the most recent heart wrenching tragedy at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon, on Oct. 1.

Kyle Workman, his wife Christina, and their daughters Pepper (L) and Samantha attend a prayer service and candlelight vigil at River Bend Park to remember the victims of the mass shooting at Umpqua Community College in nearby Roseburg, in Winston, Oregon, on Oct. 3, 2015. On Thursday 26-year-old Chris Harper Mercer went on a shooting rampage at the college killing nine people and wounding another nine before killing himself. Both Kyle and Christina were students at the school. Scott Olson/Getty Images

America’s mass shooter crisis continues with the most recent heart-wrenching tragedy at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon, on Oct. 1.

Once again the soul of America is scarred.

During this senseless rampage, the worst mass shooting in Oregon history, nine people were killed and at least nine wounded.

Searching America’s Soul

As flags fly once again at half-staff, America must reverently pause and search its soul.

We must also recognize Chris Mintz, representing the finest character of America, who sacrificially placed himself in harm’s way to protect his classmates.

Despite Chris telling the gunman that “It’s my son’s birthday,” and attempting to block a doorway to protect his classmates, he was mercilessly shot numerous times.

America must recognize its heroes, not continually glorify depravity by broadcasting the photos, manifestos, intentions, and ideologies of demented killers.