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When will the sacrifice of lives end?

Hundreds of people attended a vigil for the victims of the Marshall County High School shooting at Mike Miller County Park in Benton on Jan. 25.
Hundreds of people attended a vigil for the victims of the Marshall County High School shooting at Mike Miller County Park in Benton on Jan. 25. Ryan Hermens The Paducah Sun/AP

According to Gov. Matt Bevin, the world will be a better place for the loss that Marshall County experienced. So, we must sacrifice our children in order to advance his version of religion? Apparently, Jesus’ sacrifice wasn’t enough.

Marjorie Fey Farris

Richmond

This story was originally published January 30, 2018 at 6:44 PM with the headline "When will the sacrifice of lives end?."

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