re: Why the hell are there gators at Disney where small children are at?

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To someone from Nebraska, it likely means no swimming. Not no wading in 6 inches of water because an alligator might get you.

I am not taking sides. I think both parties have some fault. Just trying to see things from their point of view.

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My thought here is that this is just an unfortunate incident. It is a case of nature being cruel, and is really no different than a kid getting bit by a shark while playing in the surf at the beach.

It's a scary and shocking thing to think about, but the truth is that these types of things are incredibly rare.

The beach has had thousands of families doing the exact same thing each year, and this is the first such instance. For liability reasons, perhaps the resort will need to have a cast member stationed at the beach in the evening to keep people away from the water. Regardless, people need to calm their minds and think rationally about what happened, and try not to live in fear about every possible danger lurking around the corner. You should always be vigilant, but you should still be able to enjoy natural places without being paralyzed by the fear of a beast lurking in the shadows.