I can't understand how people could do these hateful acts. Do they not see they are making the situation that much worse? I broke down last night watching them interview a Muslim who lives a few blocks from me. A grown man crying hysterically, frightened for his life.

I didn't want to get out of bed this morning. I didn't want to do anything except lay there and cry. But I realized that would be giving in to the evil. I got up and what helped me get to school were all the American flags hung everywhere. Also, almost every car here in Austin is keeping their headlights on until every victim is found. I'm not sure if other places are doing that too. But when I looked in my rear view mirror and saw the lights of all the cars behind me, I felt the the unity of our country, and I was able to hold my head that much higher.

My city is out of American flags too. I'd suggest hanging Marine Corps flags if there are any of those left in your cities. Since I have my best friend and several other good friends in the Marines, I had 5 flags already. I went around this morning hanging them up.

The blood banks here can't hold anymore blood so they aren't taking donations at all until next week. It is a beautiful thing to watch my city, and America, come together like this.