Unbelievably, Littleton has become the scene of another school shooting. Apparently, a 32-year-old unemployed ranch hand opened fire, shooting two students at Deer Creek Middle School. Both students are expected to recover. I just find it unconceivable what could bring a person to seek vengeance on a group of innocent young people. Thanks goodness a math teacher’s brave actions prevented him from doing greater harm.

Teacher tackles gunman in school shooting

By P. SOLOMON BANDA and CATHERINE TSAI, Associated Press Writers Wed Feb 24, 1:59 pm ET

LITTLETON, Colo. – The math teacher who has become a national hero after breaking up a potentially deadly school shooting near the site of the Columbine massacre said Wednesday that he was simply doing his job to protect his students from danger during his now-famous scuffle with the gunman. Read more.