Comments about ‘Message in Super Bowl, Josh Powell tragedy?’

Amen!

Nice article. I couldn't help but have the same thoughts when I found out. I was on my way out the door when I found out. I had to sit down for a second when I heard.

What is the reader to understand from the phrase, "like slices of pizza hiding a horrific scab." I'm not familiar with this phrase, little help please?

I appreciate the article Dick. I didn't watch the game or do much of anything else when I heard about this. Every once in awhile an event comes along that just knocks you flat. There is much good in the world, unfortunately we are often brutally reminded that there is unspeakable evil as well.

Yesterday, I thought of the emotional shift all the responders had to make from getting ready to enjoy the biggest sports event of the year to having to deal with the darkest of darkness

That was a well pondered reflective article. The Powell story is unspeakably sad, but should make us all more vigilant about protecting our children (our own, those around us) from physical harm, emotional harm and spiritual harm. I cannot imagine how tough these events are for all who had any association with the little boys, and especially the grandparents. My prayers for all of them...

Yosh: Transient, superficial, material happiness obscuring a real human tragedy.

Everytime I hear or read some news about the horrific way those precious and innocent boys lost their lives it brings a deep heartache and tears. The only thing that makes this whole scenario palatable is these children are with their Mother(safely in her arms) where they belong. I can only hope and pray the children felt no pain at all. The latest news about hatchets are very disturbing and I pray that the Lord's choicest blessings will be upon those relatives and friends at this time. News like this permeates your soul and leaves such deep sadness.

Let me say 1st that, yes, this was a horrifying, senseless tragedy, and its extremely sad. I have something else to say about this.

It actually really bothered me, first with the ticker across the screen, and then with the "tune in at 10 for the grisly details" spots in the middle of the Superbowl. I can see running a ticker if there's some pressing information to pass on to viewers, like a pending blizzard or tornado or something, but this to me was just as offensive as recent halftime antics. The Superbowl is just about the only football game that all my kids will sit down and watch with me, and they don't need to be subjected to this. I've been struck lately by the inappropriateness of newscast lead-ins during family viewing time. Save it until after 9 like you're supposed to with the "adult" dramas.

I am a grandfather with nine beautiful grandchildren. I was with six of them Sunday afternoon. I didn't hear about this tragedy until Monday morning. I can't get it off my mind now, and wish I had all of my grandchildren close by, so I could give them a big hug. I am so grateful they have loving parents, and they are safe and loved.

The first thing that went through my mind was Josh decided Super Bowl Sunday would be the best day to execute this evil act. He loved attention. He knew the Super Bowl would forever remind Susan's family and the rest of us of the horrific murder he committed. I wish like crazy the WVPD could have aressted him before all this happened.

Great article Dick, and what a great reminder of what's truly important in our lives. Football is great, but in the grand scale of things it doesn't mean a thing. It's all about God and family. It makes me sick to even think about what kind of evil was in the mind and heart of Josh Powell.

I'm angry at the fact that someone like Josh is still out there!! Personally I feel the "Authorities" botched this by allowing those little boys into Josh's home, surely they could have made visitation rights at a "neutral" sight!!?