Thats what I also read. I do believe there is some validity to nuffs statement of heightened emotions. It certainly felt that way to me. All these deaths in one way or another have some commonality. The location mainly. As to feelings of anger....damn right. That anger, if directed properly may sow positive results.....or we can hope so. I dont think its enough to feel empathy to effect change, we need the angry, the outspoken, the driven to drive the train.
Of course i am also the person who feels incredible compassion, and guilt for the young boy in Florida who murdered the 17 at school. How did society fail that very lonely, unhappy and sick child? (my family pull their hair out when they hear me say this)