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CHRISTMAS MARKET TRAGEDY

Oznell — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 23:48:29 GMT

I've posted in the Home section before on the enchanting Christmas markets that pop up often in central and eastern Europe-- Poland, Germany, Hungary, Austria. They're a wonderful holiday tradition--

Now there's been another car attack on peaceful attendees at a German event in Magdeburg, ruthlessly mowing down the unsuspecting, killing 2 so far, and wounding 60. Shades of the Berlin attack, which occurred about 8 years ago, I believe.

The two good things are that the perpetrator -- reportedly a doctor (!)-- has been arrested. And, initial reports said that there may have also been a bomb in the car, and if there was, that did not deploy, thankfully.

Very sad state of affairs. Saying prayers for the victims and their families. Security must be hardened for these events, as we don't want to lose such lovely traditions.

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on the bay — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 23:55:40 GMT

Another awful tragedy. So sad and again I wish it never happened. Thinking of the families who lost their loved ones and those who are injured.

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Tori3569 — Sat, 21 Dec 2024 00:02:34 GMT

This really weirded me out. One of my coworkers was there on Sunday on a vacation with his family. He had to come back on Wednesday because we had a meeting yesterday. First time any of us have ever said we are so glad we had that meeting. Just terrible.

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BlueFinch — Sat, 21 Dec 2024 00:17:09 GMT

The scene had to be horrifying. The perpetrator who carried out this act had to be pure evil. It's so sad that the joy of this, lovely celebratory tradition, will now forever carry a frightening memory of injury and loss. I'm saddened for all involved.

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Bonkers1 — Sat, 21 Dec 2024 00:28:15 GMT

So ironic I was at the hairdresser this morning and a client had just come back from there. I'm sure she is glad to be home.

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ROMARY — Sat, 21 Dec 2024 01:44:05 GMT

Extremely sad news in a very, very beautiful place.

RIP dear victims, and wishing the injured complete recoveries.

Keep safe, everyone. And the best of good luck always.

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Enufstuff — Sat, 21 Dec 2024 02:28:21 GMT

@Oznell This is so sad. Another horrific event where innocent people lose their lives or are injured at the hands of a totally evil being. I can't even call someone like that, human.

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stevieb — Sat, 21 Dec 2024 04:26:04 GMT

What a shame. To ruin such a lovely event. I guess we haven't quite cornered the market on mean-spirited lunatics in our country.

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catter70 — Sat, 21 Dec 2024 09:51:01 GMT

It's a sorry state of affairs what this world has turned into. Condolences for the victims and their families.

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They CallMe MRWILKES — Sat, 21 Dec 2024 12:10:54 GMT

This happened in Berlin a number of years ago with significant loss of life.

While there appear to be no "credible" threats here, the NYPD has proactively increased security, surveillance and patrols at the many Holiday Markets such as Columbus Circle, Union Square and Bryant Patk.

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Estellee — Sat, 21 Dec 2024 13:01:06 GMT

If I lived there I would rest easy knowing that @They CallMe MRWILKES

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JoyFilled Warrior — Sat, 21 Dec 2024 13:03:17 GMT

This deadly mowing down in Germany is absolutely horrid, & esp at this Festive time, as well as any & all other times! Prayers for all.

And thank you G-d, & peoples, that additionally, there were no explosives, guns &/or munitions.

Be well, Germany, & all peoples.

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Oznell — Sat, 21 Dec 2024 13:44:41 GMT

Update: 5 people died in the attack, 200 were injured.

Good to hear that the comparable markets in New York getting increased security. Chicago police also report they will be monitoring the famous Christkindlmarket there.

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katie1859 — Sat, 21 Dec 2024 15:16:43 GMT

This was terrorism. God help us.

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spiderw — Sat, 21 Dec 2024 19:44:20 GMT

So tragic, so sad, another horrific act of violence . I am so sorry for the families who lost loved ones and for all the people harmed.

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Puzzle Piece — Sat, 21 Dec 2024 20:03:36 GMT

A doctor should know better than to commit a crime like that. He also had opportunity to do some good with his profession in another country and to have priviledges there as well. So much for gratitude.

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We rescue cats — Sat, 21 Dec 2024 22:28:02 GMT

Horrible, is there no end to the evil that people can do to one another? One of our advertising clients was heading there when I spoke to him last week.

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lynnie61 — Sat, 21 Dec 2024 22:56:54 GMT

Very sad indeed. Condolences to the victims family. A special time, and so much sadness and hatred. It makes me truly sad.

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jubilant — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:23:19 GMT

So many times I would have liked to say more about the evil going on in this world.

Since what I would say is not allowed on

these forums, I will just extend my condolences to the families of all the injured or killed. What a tragedy. It breaks my heart.

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Allthingsgirly67 — Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:51:08 GMT

Shouldn’t everyone know better regardless of who they are?