Reactions to terrible events that should not happen -- events such as the collapse of the Hwy. I35W bridge in Minneapolis -- follow a pattern.
First there is shock, and very quickly thereafter there comes a desire to help, to comfort, to care for the afflicted.
Some people immediately want to know why the thing happened, who's responsible, and what needs to be done to see that such a thing doesn't happen again, but most need time for mourning and helping before addressing those questions.
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