But what if it had been...?

So strange - so much energy dedicated to the terror of active shootings and other assaults in schools - more often than not committed by students themselves - and yet, when suspicions lead to the arrest of a young man for bringing a clock that was mistaken for a bomb, all the usual suspects freak out.

But, what if it had been a bomb and no one paid attention.

Let's face it - you can't count on anything you do begin okay with some folks these days.