I've never been to Virginia Tech, but I do agree with Gina. Police did VERY WELL for what they had to do. I'm a police officer, and I know it's hard to respond to a situation quickly, especially when things go chaotic. A lock down would've added more to the victim count. The VTech police couldn't have done anything different. They did what they were supposed to do: contain the situation to prevent more loss.

I'm a parent too...they're young, but I know that your kids are a vital part of your life. One person in perticular is in another country. I feel that he should be able to come into the United States with out any hassle, and see his son for the last time. The U.S. should make every effort to bring him into the country. They all deserve that much respect after this horrific tragedy.

My family will be praying for all of you in the days, and weeks to come. VTech will be always in our hearts.

Pres. Steger and Chief Flinchum should take responsibility and resign for allowing a loose, pshchotic student killer on the VT campus. Professors, employees and students should hold the VT administration liable for all the killings for NOT cancelling ALL classes after the first 2 killings in the early a.m.. The VT administration can cancel all classes at a whim for BAD weather, yet they could NOT have a warning system for a loose student killer as one of the foremost TECH colleges in America??? Where was the TECH at VT for the safety of students, professors and employees??? Duh!!
Monetary damages should be the next step for parents and employees of VT, along with the firing or resignateion of Steger and others, who sent everyone back to classes to be slaughtered by the loose, phychotic, student killer, who should never been allowed to be enrolled at VT or live in a VT student dorm in the FIRST place?????

The tragedy that occurred at Virginia Tech unites Americans regardless of age, race, gender and religious beliefs. It is too bad that it takes something like this to make us realize that we "one nation."

Never in my wildiest dreams would I ever would have thought such a trajic thing could happen to such a wonderful place as Virginia Tech. Its location along with its reputation, anyone would be previledged to have a child in such a place. Sadly, that place became hell for these young adults. Only belief and understanding will overturn the horror inflicted upon them and want each and every one who has been touched by this to "stand together hand in hand". Pray for them and let the higher power of God take the path through all of us collectively and heal or suffering. Thanks be unto God!

I am deeply sorry for the the friends and family that have lost a love one in this attack this situation have touch my heart in so many way and i don't how we can repair our self form this but we will i hope this event can help move forward and create a better system for our school so when can prevent more of these events from happing, and so our students can feel safe again

I only hope that the time comes, and soon, when the media fades away and allows the Virginia Tech "family"
(students, teachers, staff, etc.) time to begin the healing process. As much as it is a tragic national event, it is more a personal tragedy for those involved.
And I would be suspisious of any "new" students asking questions. It's probably an infiltrator from Fox.

Today thousand of people are probably thinking "What has the world come to?" We live in a world full of tribulation. Put your faith in the Lord and you will find peace with Him. With Him you shall overcome the sadness and fears this world has to offer. We live in a world that is very unpreditable. We do not know what's going to happen next or where. The Lord did not give us the emotion of fear, But peace with Him. To all the students at VA Tech. I hope and pray that someday you will find peace and be able to go forth with your lives. God Bless you all.

My big question for the people investigating this horrific nightmare is: Was Cho taking medications? It could be that he lost it while under the influence of medications. Also, did he stop taking medications? If he was taking medications and stopped he might have flipped out afterwards.

I'am terrified about what happened. How can anyone do that? My prayers go out to all the families who lost a loved one in this tragedy!!. Not only is this going to make everyone stronger it will make us a lot closer!

I am so saddened by this tragedy and was saddened even more to hear that Korean students at universities across America fear a backlash. Angry irrational people exist in every shape, color, religion, and configuration. As do healthy, soulful, supportive people. To select one nationality to place our anger on would be a crime. I am in awe of how the VT family is representing themselves in this tragic time! You should be proud of yourselves! We are ALL proud of you and praying for you!

Looking at the pictures of faces, reading the comments posted, we-across our great nation are praying for You and grieve for your unspeakable losses. Blame does no good, so let's realize that more evil people are out there, this may happen again, how can we minimize future sorrows? Wondering if we could learn from Flight 93's heroes! Throw everything-chairs, tables, books, throw everthing there is at such an intruder, then everybody rise up and rush right at them. If we be killed in the process, maybe we saved someone else, maybe we would have lost our lives trying to hide anyway, at least go out fighting and try not to let the killer get to another classroom!

In the not too distant future, mothers will be home schooling their kids for their college education. My prayers and thoughts go to the students and families of those killed.

Being a parent, sister and wife, and a daughter my heart goes out to all the families involved in this horrific event. Like all families this is an act one would never believe could happen to you and now that it has you stop and think, of the last time you spoke with your loved one and will cherish those words and those moments for a lifetime. Hold them near and dear to your heart. I am so sorry that you have to go through this, but know you are not alone and the thoughts and prayers of a nation are with you.

How horrible and such of loss. It is so sad to see bright young people like those at V-Tech taken away from this world because of hate. I could hardly keep my composure when the father of one of the young girls said that he would never see his baby again. As a mother of a young student ready to go off to college it makes my stomach ache to think that it could happen to her. Not to bring a political side into this message but when are we as mature adults going to do something about gun control? Our children are never going to be safe completely until we take stronger measures against the ease of purchasing guns. My heart goes out to all those families touched by this horible tragedy.

Before I retired from the US Customs Service, they began a program eliminating fault finding and blame fixing. Their idea is to do whatever it takes to fix the problem and make it right. Wonderful Korean people, as well as the college staff are no more to blame than those innocents who were gunned down. Let's pray and heal, and restore VA Tech to its former glory. Go Hokies! Our prayers are with you. We share with you in your pain, grief, and suffering.

I don't know anyone that attends or has attended Virginia Tech but my heart goes out to all the students and families. It is so tragic that one person would feel the need to take their problems and frustrations out on others. Especially in such a violent way. Tears started to fill my eyes as I started to read some of the newer articles. NOTHING will ever justify what Cho has done and the pain he has caused on so many people. My heart and prayers go out to all the students and families.

Before I retired from the US Customs Service, they began a program eliminating fault finding and blame fixing. Their idea is to do whatever it takes to fix the problem and make it right. Wonderful Korean people, as well as the college staff are no more to blame than those innocents who were gunned down. Let's pray and heal, and restore VA Tech to its former glory. Go Hokies! Our prayers are with you. We share with you in your pain, grief, and suffering.

My heart goes out to all the families who lost a loved one. This was so horrific. I lost my only son on 9-11 he was on Flight 93. The hurt and pain will fade a little but your heart will never mend. Words can't express the sorrow I feel. May God Bless you and hold you close during this time.

I am so sorry for the losses suffered. I have a son in college at UCF in Orlando FL. I called him immediately, just to connect with him after a tradgedy that could have happened anywhere. Do not blame the school administration - remember those lost and loved, and forgive. Virginia Tech needs to move forward together and the nation and media needs to allow the college and families to move forward.

I'm still in shock that this happened. My heart goes out to the all the students and their families. This is truly a tragedy, but as '98 VT graduate, I know the VT community is strong and will be able to get through this. The Hokie spirit never dies.

I too have a son in college and I never worried about his safety until this awful tragedy took place.
But, please let us all remember that because of one deranged monster we shouldn't take it out on the whole Korean population. They are wonderful people and you will get disturbed people in all backgrounds.

I realize this is a hard time for all the indivduals and the families involved in this terrible event. There isn't any words that can make light of the situation. I just encourage all person or persons effected by this event to lean heavily on your faith. Forgive and try to move on the best you can. Don't lose sight of what make VT such a wonderful school...you all will overcome this!!!

Now that we know a little more about Cho's prior menacing and psychotic behavior dating back to at least 2005, I find it shocking that he was permitted to continue his education at VT despite attempts to help him or to protect the VT community from his pathological behavior (which were obviously inadequate). I think academic campuses and society in general need better guidelines and tools to identify and manage individuals with clear propensities toward violence.

I would like to express my sorrow of and send prayers to all. We must all try to come togeter as one. Due to this tragedy many lives have been affected and changed in ways unimaginable. Why is there so much hate and violence among us? Why must we have fear brought upon us? Why do the innocent have to continue to look over their shoulders? Why is it that our 'judgement day' is in or at the hands of or fate of other human beings and not that of God? As tears roll down my face I feel as if I too have lost a child, a sibling, a peer, a friend, A LOVED ONE. Again my prayers are with you. May we all find strength through God. May those directly affected find comfort and peace, seek calmness and normalicy, embrace hope and faith.