Safety Last

It's a dangerous world. This notwithstanding, it has been my experience in a number of healthcare settings, that real security is generally pretty lax. It is one of the reasons I left big city ER work. I did not feel safe - especially at night.

Institutions don't think the investment is worthwhile - I would expect this is especially so during an economic meltdown.

And, as is usually the case in medicine, people have to die in order for anything to change.

My thoughts and prayers are with the families of the eight victims of this horrific crime. I cannot imagine being in their shoes tonight.