Child dies in hot car while parent is in choir practice

[ShaMan]

A child died, that is all I can focus on here. That, and how to prevent future recurrences through awareness and unity. Now is not the time to be divisive.

Shaman, I think you're a very good contribution to the forum, but will you please stop trying to elevate yourself above the rest of us? We're having a discussion. If you don't like what we're talking about, don't join in.

Which part of my post, which you quoted, specifically suggests that I have an elevated sense over others? I'm being sincere. I have made three statements relating to my personal feelings in this particular matter.

A child died, that is all I can focus on here.

and...

That, and how to prevent future recurrences through awareness and unity.

To follow with the final statement is also a matter of personal opinion...

Now is not the time to be divisive.

I do not see how any of my personal opinions have suggested that I am elevating myself above others. At all times, I endeavor to not be the way that you have apparently perceived me as being here.

I, along with all members here, are encouraged to post our opinions, feelings and experiences, and I am conscientious with respect toward the opinions of others, and not once have I offered that someone's opinion, just because it confronted my own, was in any way inappropriate or self-righteous.

If my contribution is not to be considered a part of the discussion then I would honestly prefer to bow out of a scene where compassion is excused as pride.