Four Wounded, One Dead in Ohio School Shooting

The top story for today has been a school shooting in Ohio. It seems as though one student has been confirmed to be dead, while four others are wounded.

The suspected gunman, believed to be a student, was chased out of the school by a teacher and later apprehended about a half mile away. Authorities have not released the juvenile's name because he has not been charged yet.

Two of the male victims are in critical condition, another male is in serious condition and one female is in stable condition, according to local media reports.

The deceased student was identified by a hospital spokeswoman as Daniel Parmertor. His family released a statement through MetroHealth System spokeswoman Shannon Mortland that said: "We are shocked by this senseless tragedy. Danny was a bright young boy who had a bright future ahead of him. The family is torn by this loss. We ask that you respect our privacy during this difficult time."

Dear heavens, I really hope we don't have to hear about how sad the shooter's life is. The last thing we need to focus on is who he was and all the "pain" he went through from people hurting his feelings. Lock him up, throw away the key. Sorry. I am sick of living in a culture where I'm supposed to dole out sympathy equally among everyone. Some people just do not deserve it.

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Good News in Ohio For the GOP

Reuters – Former U.S. Trade Representative Rob Portman smiles during a news conference at the U.S. embassy in Geneva

In a recent poll taken by Reuters/Ipsos, Rob Portman, a formal senior official for President George W. Bush, is showing a commanding lead for the Senate seat in Ohio. Democrat Lee Fisher is far behind, 50 percent for Portman and, a dismal 37 percent for Fisher.

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"Portman is really solidifying his lead -- it's starting to look insurmountable," Ipsos pollster Chris Jackson said. "Fisher hasn't been able to raise his profile enough to make a dent."

The Democrats have been trying to attack Portman for his previous work with the Bush administration, attempting to attach a stigma upon him by declaring his service will bring about the previous Bush tax-era. The only problem is, most people want those low taxes to continue for ALL Americans. There's also the problem of Bush never tanking the economy the way Obama and the Democrats have done since gaining full control over the Executive and Legislative branches of government.