I find it hard to except the way you have covered this sad incident and the reponse from the public is sad. These Men and women are college students and their peers are fighting and witnessing sad and brutal events every day. They should be able to suck it up and return to class and do their work which is the most theraputic thing they can do now that they have convened and candle lit. One has to wonder if the parents so concerned about these peoples safety ever give it a thought when they had them car keys. Your coverage in my opinion went way overboard for the need and trying to ring every last drop of pathos out of it was pathetic.

I cannot find the words to express my sincere sadness and prayers for the families. I am just so very very sorry for the whole community and college.

My thoughts & prayers go out to all of the victims and their families. God bless all those who have made it through this tragedy. America stands behind Virginia Tech.

wow.
im really sorry to hear about the shooting.
im sorry to everyone that lost someone or that was killed.
my prayers go out to you all.

My heart goes out to the families of the slain professors and students. It is such a tragedy. Such a waste of life. My prayers are with each and everyone one of you in this horrific time. As with each loss, time does heal, but it will also be a long time coming. . Take care of each other and know that a nation is behind you. God Bless.

it's undescribable and heartbreaking. i guess that's all i can say, really.

FIRST to all at VT, their families, friends and all the other 100s of people hurt emotionally from this one evil persons actions, I am so very sorry for all of you. THIS IS A TRAGEDY and these young people have had to endure this fear.

Second, I am a mother of four young adults, very liberal, but I must admit, we have to change certain things in this country. I am aware that some changes will cut into our freedoms but I do believe this country is out of control and it must stop. We can not just stop selling guns, being better parents, allow teachers to wave the red flag when they believe a student is JUST not right, monitor video games, better yet don't allow brutal games to be produced, stop TV violence, be more vigilant, allow people that see wrong report wrong, the list can go on forever and ever. But the reality is we need to do all of the above, we must be better parents, better friends, better teachers etc. Unfortunately, what happened this week must change things in the US, we can not allow this to just keep happening, there are more than victims here, there are families, and 100s of others affected by ONE PERSON'S ACTIONS - ONE PERSON WHO HAD A GRUDGE???? WHICH OTHERS SAW AND WITNESSED BUT WE ALL TURNED AWAY OR WERE TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING TO DO. WHO REALLY ARE THE VICTIMS HERE: the shooter, the young people uninjured and left with their nightmares and guilt, we the people, the facility, the police, really everyone is at fault. So much could have been done to stop this and maybe even help that young man, who obviously was mentally ill, but unfortunately to many laws, rights and freedom do not allow us to stop insanity before it wrongly kills or hurts innocent individuals. REALLY HOW MUCH MORE ARE WE GOING TO ALLOW TO HAPPEN BEFORE SOMEONE UNDERSTANDS THAT WE THE PEOPLE MUST CHANGE THINGS.

My Heart go out to all the families that lost love ones on this really sad day. God Bless and even through i am from Canada, u have canadians that are there with through this tough Time God Bless and Rest We Forget,

I just do not understand how someone could do something like this..I myself do know people that attend Virginia Tech and was hysterical in trying to call and text message to make sure they were okay. Thank God they we're fine. I can't began to explain the saddness and the hurt i feel for the families and the victims and I just say that all are in my prayers..GOD BLESS

I just wanted to say that my heart goes out to all the students, faculty and familities involved in this terrible tragedy. God Bless.

As to Ruth Creek's respone, is she crazy. To put that these students should suck it up. I guess Ruth has never had anything life threathening or unpleasant happen to her. If she was there, I'm sure she would be the first one to want to go home and be with her family.

It's heartbreaking,i'm sorry for everyone that lost a someone. God bless

As the parent of US Army service member on his 4th tour of duty in the Middle East (1 year tour turned to 15 months in Afghanistan), I start each day with a prayer for his and his fellow troops’ safety. My son choose to serve in the military and accepts the danger of his choice. But for the victims, families and survivors of the Virginia Tech shooting, there was no choice made. Families sent their precious children to place of learning and assumed safety. This was the start of their adult lives and the time for making life long friends and choices for the future. My prayers each day will now include the families, loved ones, friends and classmates of all the victims. For now the victims are in a peaceful and loving place. Their loved ones need our support now.

It really is sad what happened at VT, and what's even sadder is this won't be the last time.

There are so many rules when it comes to healthcare - to include mental healthcare. I have a friend whose daughter has been diagnosed as bi-polar. The daughter turned 18 and stopped taking her medications and her life has spiraled downward. The mother cannot do anything - can't talk to the doctor, can't force her daughter to take her meds or go to the doctor - because she's of legal age and has a right to her privacy.

Cho's parents could have seen this coming a mile away and not have been able to do anything about it.

My heart goes out to all who have been touched by this situation. As a mother, I offer a hug and kiss to help ease the pain. Hopefully all of you have someone to go to for support. Seek help if you are suffering. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.

one way that might have relieved cho's frustration

legalized prostitution, at least legalized sensual massage, make it as easy as a haircut

Just like The University Of Texas, Virgina Tech will rise above the pain and sadness you'll feel. Let your friends,families and traditions sustain you'll during these hard times. For the first time in my life I will wear another schools colors, and I am proud to do it. Hook EM V-Tech God Bless.

To Ruth Creek of Arkansas. So sad, you obviously don't have any family members or you wouldn't even attempt to use the phrase "suck it up" at such a horrible time as this. I will pray for you and your poor choice of wording.

First, I would like to say, my heart goes out to all of Virginia Tech (HOKIES), including students, alumni, faculty; and my deepest condolences to those who lost loved ones during this horrific experience that NO One should ever have to endure. Words can really not explain the mixed emotions I have about April 16th, but most of all, sadness. Sad for the students that lost their lives, sad for the parents, sad for students that escaped but had to watch their fellow students, friends, professors, go out of this world the way they did... and also sad that someone would be so angry, disturbed, and mentally drained of all sense of control, that he felt that was the only way out. There is no one to blame for that day, other than the gunman himself, and especially not the school..There was no way anyone could have prevented the unknown, we have to believe that what is meant to be will be. If there were metal detectors, it would have taken place on the lawn, if the doors were locked, it would have been done in a public place. Cho had in mind what he as doing, and there was no stopping it. Those precautions would have only changed the location. The only thing we can do now is learn from our experiences and pray that it never happens again! and pray for all those affected by Monday's events. One thing I have taken away from all of this is it has been stated so many times that we never know what is going on with a person, and how our behavior, as mentally intelligent people, can impact, whether, good or bad another person's tone or thought that is more mentally and emotionally challenged for whatever reason. That is why I try to treat everyone with respect and kindness, and always make it a point to speak and be polite, and most of all, smile. A smile can go a long way. I will continue to do so, and hope that it’s having a positive impact on another person's life. I do feel that Cho was reaching out in more ways than one, especially through his writings, suicide threats and bizarre behavior... but we still had no way of knowing the extent of what was to come. In no way am I excusing his actions, or blaming anyone other than Cho for what took place on Monday, but because of the experiences, comments, and actions taken by Cho leading up to the events, it just reiterates what I have always said, we need to slow down and listen to those reaching out. we are so quick to believe people are bluffing, or reaching out for self pity or just wierd. and in some cases, this is true, but not in all. as we see from the events that took place on Monday.. It could be close friend, family member, or just an associate that you see from time to time. but, when the signs are there, people must act. We must act! and MOST OF ALL, when there is writings of killing, people must die, this is behavior that we can never ignore again. Our lives are busy, I realize this, and sometimes there is just not enough time in the day, but the events at Virginia Tech, taking the lives of our future, others family members, friends, classmates, a school I have supported and loved for several years, only reiterates that we need to make time

Just like The University Of Texas, Virgina Tech will rise above the pain and sadness you'll feel. Let your friends,families and traditions sustain you'll during these hard times. For the first time in my life I will wear another schools colors, and I am proud to do it. Hook EM V-Tech God Bless.

I join millions of people who have lost a loved one in this type of incident, one that is so senseless and without cause. My prayers and thoughts will be with all of the families and friends of these victims and ones still recouperating from being wounded in the attack. I am also angered as to why there was no IMMEDIATE warning to the entire campus after the first shooting. Several different reasons are submitted, but in fact there should be no reason for not reacating when first learning of an eminent danger. Even if it had been confirmed that the suspect had been apprehended, or had been assumed to have left the premises, there is always room for doubt that the opposite has happened. Isn't it better to have egg on your face, than blood on your hands! Again, my heartfelt sympathy for the friends & families. We must get to the root of these massacres and stop this insanity!!

It is such a shame that this type of incidents continue to happen. My heart goes out to all the families and friends affected.

If he was considered a threat to the safety of 2 students, if he was thought to be troubled, dangerous, suicidal by classmates and teachers, why did VT permit such a person to remain a student at their institute? They should have taken action on this guy long before the shootings even occured.

My friends and I here at West Virginia Tech would like to send our thoughts and deepest regaurds to the family, friends, faculty, and staff at Virginia Tech for your horrible and heartbreaking loss. It is great and uplifting how you have all continued to unite and be strong through this trying time. Again sorry for your loss and you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

My sincerest condolences to the families of the victims and cho's family . I know how devastated they must be.My sincere sympathies also to the American people. But America must wake up to the need to put back prayers and the 10 Commandments (one of which says "Thou shall not kill" )in the schools. Your great nation was founded on Bible princples and God richly blessed your land . Lets all pray for a for righteousness to rein in beautiful America.

I am so truely sorry for everyone at VT. I hope that everyone recovers emotionally and physically. I know that all those who lost their lives are in heaven now. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.