stereotypes & storytelling

to sever

put an end to a connection/ relationship

massacre

a random and brutal killing of many people

tragedy

an event causing great suffering, destruction and distress, such as a serious accident, crime or natural catastrophe

watershed

an event that is a turning point in a course of action or state of affairs

high profile

attracting much attention/ publicity

lobby group

a collection of people seeking to influence politicians or public officials on a particular issue

campaign

an organized course of actions to achieve a particular goal

failure

lack of succes

federal

relating to the central government as seperate from the seperate states in the federation

law-abiding

following all the rules and regulations of society

preparedness

a state of being ready

cruel

wilfully causing pain/ suffering to others, or feeling no concern about it

law enforcement

a government agency responsible for making people stick to the rules of a country

cowardice

lack of bravery