There will never be a large-scale singular tragedy because the government knew too much.
But it is imperative for the observer to not confuse a singular event with the notion of singular tragedy.
"This is the singular tragedy of hate speech laws that reduce free speech on some of the most fundamental issues of public morality.
It is Kenya's singular tragedy that the leaders who came to power in 1963 with broad national support then set off on a vicious round of infighting along ethnic lines and soon fell out bitterly.
The governor said in his statement, "While others may interpret this case in light of their own positions, we see it as the singular tragedy it is, and remain focused on serving the best interests of this particular victim and her unborn child".
A loved one's voice is among what people miss the most, and a singular aspect of this tragedy was that the voices of so many of the doomed were recorded in their last hour.
On the one hand, the most important in my eyes, it is a historical event: the demise of a singular being, unique and irreplaceable, hence a tragedy.
By the early 21st century, Serbia was putting behind it the tragedy of its recent past to rebuild as a singular, independent country on a new Balkan Peninsula.
We need a singular vision, a strong editorial hand, and the ability to balance fame with humility, tragedy with the human condition.
