Our history of using guns goes back to the beginnings of America. It is ingrained in our psyche. I support legislation to curtail high capacity magazines and rapid fire rifles and pistols. But, I own two firearms, a 22 LR semiautomatic rifle. and an old revolver, both of my father’s. And, I, too, would be unwilling to surrender them to the authorities. They’re something of my father, who I never knew, and give me a feeling of security.
No, the recent mass killing in NY should teach us something. The murderer was young, thoroughly indoctrinated with the hate of all those different than himself. He had been checked out for possible mental problems and still he was able to legally purchase his weapons and ammo. The system broke down, and people died. Trump continues to spew out hate, and people die more. We can’t stop the liars, but we can and must stop the wrong people from getting weapons to kill people. And, finally, preachers like myself, and all those who call themselves follower of Jesus, must exude love, not hate of any kind.
Our history of using guns goes back to the beginnings of America. It is ingrained in our psyche. I support legislation to curtail high capacity magazines and rapid fire rifles and pistols. But, I own two firearms, a 22 LR semiautomatic rifle. and an old revolver, both of my father’s. And, I, too, would be unwilling to surrender them to the authorities. They’re something of my father, who I never knew, and give me a feeling of security.
No, the recent mass killing in NY should teach us something. The murderer was young, thoroughly indoctrinated with the hate of all those different than himself. He had been checked out for possible mental problems and still he was able to legally purchase his weapons and ammo. The system broke down, and people died. Trump continues to spew out hate, and people die more. We can’t stop the liars, but we can and must stop the wrong people from getting weapons to kill people. And, finally, preachers like myself, and all those who call themselves follower of Jesus, must exude love, not hate of any kind.