We've almost come to expect these mass shootings

I've been busy this morning at work, posting updates to the newspaper website about today's NAVY YARD SHOOTING in WASHINGTON, D.C.
Today's incident apparently follows Aurora, Newtown and other mass shooting episodes -- crimes that have become so commonplace Americans seem almost to expect them. The shock gives way to solemn resignation.
Today, I pray for the victims. I also pray that this type of violence can be curbed -- if not eliminated completely.