In Regards to Gun Control
To start, I want to pay my respects to all those lost to or affected by the Borderline shooting that took place on Wednesday November 7th, 2018 . What happened that night was horrific, and can be labeled as an act of pure evil. I can’t comprehend the bereavement that family and friends of those lost must be going through. I have not described myself as a religious person in quite some time, but during these times I pray all 12 victims are resting in peace. To say that this catastrophic event has nothing to do with gun laws is ignorant, and inherently tone deaf to anyone who has ever been affected by gun violence. Now is not the time to be defending your right to carry a firearm. Especially, if your only argument is the existence of The Second Amendment. The Second Amendment states: “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” This was written duri...