Smooth criminal. Not.

"As He Came Into The Window
It Was The Sound Of A Crescendo
He Came Into Her Apartment
He Left The Bloodstains On The Carpet
She Ran Underneath The Table
He Could See She Was Unable
So She Ran Into The Bedroom."

There is nothing "smooth" about being a criminal. In fact, I am sure if you ever encounter one, you will likely find out it's a very lonely position to be in---especially when everyone wants you for the wrong reasons to be wanted. 

Today we have been literally glued to the news; as a fugitive is on the run in Boston, it's just amazing to think how quickly the authorities figured out who had performed this horrific crime. Whereas there have been many conflicting stories about the two men behind it, I feel fairly certain we will never get the full story of why they did it. I have this feeling that the brother on the run will not be taken into custody alive. I am fine with that. 

The most impressive thing about this manhunt, besides the authorities figuring it out so quickly, is how the city of Boston has responded to every request they have been challenged with during the last 5 days. They are told to stay at home and they stay at home; they are asked for help to find this person and they do just that---they help. I suspect any city in America would respond the same way, but here's an example where they have done it. 

I was talking with a friend today and was told, "this is probably one of the craziest weeks I have ever seen news wise. We have had a bombing in Boston, a fertilizer plant explode in Texas, floods in Chicago and the Midwest, and Janelle was voted off American Idol." (Actually she didn't say the American Idol part, I brought it up to her. We needed to laugh about something after all.)

As I sit here writing today's "Snap. Shot." I can only reflect on how many people have died and been injured in a senseless way this week. Justice will be served, families will re-build, and memories will have to take the place of someone being there. It's a very sad week indeed---but we have to move forward because there really is no other option.

The photo above was taken a couple of years ago during the Chicago Blackhawks victory parade. Whereas I am happy to report there were no problems, I learned a lot about the impact of the Chicago Police force. They are there to serve and protect, and like the Boston Police force, they did. These men and women are committed, tough, and determined....unlike the smooth criminals who think they are above the law.

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