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The tragedy in Stockton is a stark, bloody reminder of the fragility of the peace we often take for granted. It highlights a recurring American nightmare where the most mundane and joyful gatherings are transformed into sites of mass casualties. In the wake of the shooting, the usual debates regarding public safety, gun legislation, and community policing will inevitably resurface, fueled by the grief and anger of a city in mourning. However, for the families sitting in the dark of their living rooms tonight, the political discourse feels far away. Their reality is the empty seat at the table and the haunting echoes of a song that was never finished.
