I’m depressed today. Nothing like giving away something to make me feel better, right? So I’m going to post links to three stories, all recent. Succinctly tell me why I’m so upset (beyond the obvious). The closest answer gets a hard copy of the book California on publication, July 8.

1. The obvious: Oregon school shooting.

2. The response: The protection.

3. The utterly ridiculous: The real danger exposed!

If you need some help, I suggest you go read the exemplary post by Pam Mandel at Nerd’s Eye View. It won’t give you the answer I’m looking for, but it might start you on the right path.

I’ll put an answer and a winner (if any) in an addendum at the bottom of this post on Friday.

Good luck!