I have no problem with Colonie Central High School's effort to mark acts of kindness in recognition of the Newtown, Conn., victims ("Long story short," Jan. 27). I am, however, perplexed that we keep referring to only 26 victims (20 students and six staff). What about the shooter's mother? She was the first of 27 victims. Why is her death diminished by not being included in the number of fatalities?
DENNIS G. RADLIFF
Delmar