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It's very difficult sometimes to understand what goes on this world and why individuals choose to commit these types of nightmarish atrocities.

With the country still reeling from the unspeakable Sandy Hook Elementary school massacre, at which a gunman took the lives of 20 children and 6 adults trying to protect them, another violent shooting has occurred in the United States, once again resulting in the loss of innocent lives.

Firefighters called to the scene of a massive blaze encompassing three homes and a vehicle in Rochester, New York were shot at as they left their vehicles early this morning, leaving two dead and two others injured and hospitalized.

Worse yet, the constant gunfire prevented responders from being able to extinguish the flames, and a SWAT team was called in to help nearby neighbors and bystanders evacuate

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Thank goodness for Jon Stewart.

The Daily Show host devoted his entire last show of the year to the 9/11 First Responders.

Something close to his heart, the 9/11 First Responders Bill, has been blocked by Congress, meanwhile the hefty tax cut bill was quickly extended, outraging Stewart.

Stewart speaks with four first responders who are now suffering from several illnesses, including cancer and heart disease, due to the fire, ash, and debris covering ground zero.

Watch the very emotional clips (above).

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