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Donald B. Hess

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December 28, 2012
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Economy contributes to kids’ stress

I have yet to hear anybody come up with the correct answer as to why this Newtown tragedy and other such tragedies of past years have occurred. It’s a societal issue only, revolving around money. It has nothing to do with gun availability or anything such as that. I’m 74 years old. When I was a kid, there was almost no pressure on anybody. My father was a structural engineer, which is not a high-paying profession compared to doctors, lawyers, etc. My mother was a “stay-at-home mom.” My father’s salary although not that large was enough to raise a family …

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