Fires and Fists

First thought:
The most interesting thing I saw from the tragedy at the Amish schoolhouse was the general reaction about their lack of anger. I read an article in the London Times (God love the internet) that was befuddled by their desire to not live in their anger. The article seemed to want wrath, wanted there to be vengeful fire and thunder bursting from the lips and fists of the victims' families. What the Amish offered was forgiveness and grief.
Why is that harder to accept than righteous retribution?

Second thought:
This is a truly beautiful country.