When Did Support for Tragic Events Become a Contest? All Lives Matter

People from around the world took to social media and other outlets to express support and sympathy for the horrible tragedy which occurred on Friday night in Paris. French President Francois Hollande declared a nationwide state of emergency and shut down metro stations and closed borders after the violent terrorist attack claimed the lives of more than 150 people in the country’s capital. This became the perfect time for humanity to come together with worldwide vigils and symbols of love, but somehow people were angered by the amount of attention the crisis gained. When did support for tragic events become a contest?

It is indeed a sad day in society when people feel supporting one tragedy takes away from another. Many reports surfaced surrounding activists who claimed a racial injustice had occurred when the media shifted its focus to cover the deadly terrorist attacks. Allegedly, Paris had stolen their spotlight. Mizzou and … click HERE to continue reading