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Defying Hate, Visitors Return to Holocaust Museum

Museum staff 'more dedicated than ever' after guard's murder

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(Newser) – The National Holocaust Museum opened its doors again yesterday after a day of mourning for slain security guard Stephen Johns and hundreds of visitors lined up for admission, the Washington Post reports. Visitors, including families and school groups from around the country, spoke of their determination to defy the hatred and intolerance of white supremacist James von Brunn, who has been charged with shooting Johns.

"It's important to come back, because if you don't, they win," said one teen who was in the building when the shooting began Wednesday. Most of the groups whose trips were canceled after the shooting have now rescheduled, according to the museum's director. "As grief-stricken as we are, we are now more dedicated than ever to carry out our work," she said.

A picture of guard Stephen T. Johns and flowers, are placed near the Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington yesterday.
A picture of guard Stephen T. Johns and flowers, are placed near the Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington yesterday.   (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Flowers and other items for slain officer Stephen T. Johns, at the Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington yesterday.
Flowers and other items for slain officer Stephen T. Johns, at the Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington yesterday.   (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
People line up for the opening of the Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington yesterday.
People line up for the opening of the Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington yesterday.   (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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TerrifiedCitizen
Jun 13, 09 3:03 AM CDT
It's unclear to me whether this hateful man would have been nearly as hateful if he wasn't a guinea pig for government LSD mind-control experiments. It also makes the case for evaluation and attention to immediately be provided to others who went through similar experiments before we have another tragedy. Reply
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JaneMP
Jun 13, 09 8:51 AM CDT
Terrified--Now I see why you're so frightened. You believe any wild fantasy the far right puts out. They control you through fear. Those voices you hear in your head? They belong to Rush and the other wingnuts. Calm down, read something rational. You'll be okay.
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dontlikenobody
Jun 13, 09 9:33 AM CDT
TC - Do you really believe that? Or are you just trumpeting the latest drivel for your sponsors? If you do believe it, get treatment. If you don't - well, get treatment anyway.
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Alexandria
Jun 13, 09 9:40 AM CDT
I hope you're not being serious. And if you are then there are many comfortable institutions you can enroll in to help.
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NutsInNY
Jun 13, 09 5:46 AM CDT
If it isn't already, the LSD theory should be awarded the Wingnut Damage Control Story of the Month... yowza, talk about reaching. Reply
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