A Little Love Might Reduce the Number of Acts Such as This

The news story says that for reasons that may never be known, the Nashville bomber's audio switched to Petula Clark's 1964 hit, Downtown.

But, perhaps it should be obvious why Anthony Quinn Warner played this song. He was feeling lonely in life. So, he was going downtown to get his comfort.

The news story itself went on to mention that Warner took his life downtown. "The RV exploded shortly afterward, sending black smoke and flames billowing from the heart of downtown Nashville’s tourist scene," says the story. The explosion took place not far from AT&T, "a landmark in downtown," says the story.

Listen to the lyrics of Petula Clark's song:

"You can forget all your troubles, forget all your cares

[Chorus]

So go downtown,"

Warner was lonely. He warned the people with the audio he broadcasted. He chose a time of day when downtown wasn't busy. It is good that he took such steps to lessen the harm. That does not dismiss what damage he did do -- does not excuse it -- but thankfully he took some steps to lessen the harm.

Bless us, as a society, that we do not ignore the emotional needs of people like Warner. Bless us that we become more in tune with them, and that we extend more love to all those around us.

"Downtown

"Downtown

[Pre-Chorus]

"And you may find somebody kind to help and understand you

"Someone who is just like you and needs a gentle hand to

"Guide them along

"So maybe I'll see you there

"We can forget all our troubles, forget all our cares

[Chorus]

So go downtown"

As we speak, authorities will continue to look into Warner's past, and search for motives. They will contact his neighbors, they will tear apart his computer to find communications shedding light on why he did what he did. That he believed in the 5G conspiracy theory seems solid. Perhaps, they will find more on that or will find other motives. But, the song indicates loneliness was also a motive -- a definite motive.

Regardless how wrong Warner was for what he did, we as a society would help prevent acts such as this if we were just to love each other more. Many an act such as this results from someone lashing back at society, or seeking reason to justify their existence after reaching a point where they were not pertinent. Give love, give hope to all, and those who receive that love and hope will be less likely to commit such acts as did Anthony Quinn Warner.