Christmas killing
Published: Wed, Dec. 03, 2008 12:30AM
Modified Wed, Dec. 03, 2008 06:41AM
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closeOn their way to snatch up bargains at Wal-Mart, shoppers trampled a man to death. And thus these people usher in the holiday that is supposed to honor Christ. I wonder at the appropriate sentiment for gifts purchased at so great a cost: "Merry Christmas, enjoy, oh, by the way, I helped kill someone to get this"?
Authorities may never be able to identify or prosecute those most responsible. But the people who actually stepped on a fellow human being and were too crazed by greed and raging materialism to stop -- they know who they are. And so does God.
LB Parker, Raleigh
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