On Sat, 15 Dec 2012 04:03:28 -0800 (PST), Tim
wrote:

In among all the discussion of the recent school tragedy,
Let's not forget the millions of individual compassionate acts of
kindness and gentleness, that although not seemingly newsworthy,
sustain communities across the planet.

Too bad they've become a necessity. I suppose the same was true
during the Crusades.