I will never ever understand why some people (many, unfortunately) seem to think that their right to bare arms is more important than a 6 yo’s right to go to school safely. It makes me crazy that they will blame this on mental health, yet in the next breath they will vote against any legislation to help people receive help for their mental issues. They will say vote to protect an embryo, but a child that is fully formed and walking around doesn’t get the same protection. It is devastating and maddening. I can’t see what it will take for people to say that this is not ok. It also confuses me that some gun enthusiasts will vote against reform that would help to keep guns out of the hands of people who shouldn’t have them, for fear of them losing their own right. But if they are sane and competent, why would prohibiting those who have severe mental threats affect them? Why is it that people think they need these assault rifles so badly? It doesn’t make any sense to me. At all. I’m sorry this is so disjointed. I just can’t even organize my thoughts. I’m just that angry.
The violence that has become so common is insanity. Not having children of my own I can’t even imagine what a parent goes through day to day with the worry of sending their small children off to school. We always looked forward to going to school and spending time with our friends. The song is incredible. I got goosebumps. So well said.
So very well said. However, I’m afraid it will be our children and grandchildrens generation that will do something about it. They are the ones who will have grown up with shooting in their schools and the fear that goes with it.
Today it is a political issue and hopefully our grown up children and grandchildren will take politics out of the issue and do what’s right.
That’s an interesting point I had not considered. You may be very right. The children who are living with this terror will be the ones to finally be able to enact the change. But I hope we can change these laws sooner. Write your representatives and speak up in whatever ways you can.
As someone who didn't grow up in the US, it's still very difficult for me to comprehend the disconnect. To put the rights of guns and their owners over the safety of our children feels like some form of collective insanity. The cost is beyond measure.
And go M!! I love your song and hear you loud and clear!!! xo
Thank you for your insight. I can only imagine how dysfunctional this country seems on this issue coming from another country without this type of love affair with guns.
I will never ever understand why some people (many, unfortunately) seem to think that their right to bare arms is more important than a 6 yo’s right to go to school safely. It makes me crazy that they will blame this on mental health, yet in the next breath they will vote against any legislation to help people receive help for their mental issues. They will say vote to protect an embryo, but a child that is fully formed and walking around doesn’t get the same protection. It is devastating and maddening. I can’t see what it will take for people to say that this is not ok. It also confuses me that some gun enthusiasts will vote against reform that would help to keep guns out of the hands of people who shouldn’t have them, for fear of them losing their own right. But if they are sane and competent, why would prohibiting those who have severe mental threats affect them? Why is it that people think they need these assault rifles so badly? It doesn’t make any sense to me. At all. I’m sorry this is so disjointed. I just can’t even organize my thoughts. I’m just that angry.
Super powerful points Rachel. Thank you for sharing!
This is really well written. Gun violence is totally out of control. I LOVE the song !!!
The violence that has become so common is insanity. Not having children of my own I can’t even imagine what a parent goes through day to day with the worry of sending their small children off to school. We always looked forward to going to school and spending time with our friends. The song is incredible. I got goosebumps. So well said.
So very well said. However, I’m afraid it will be our children and grandchildrens generation that will do something about it. They are the ones who will have grown up with shooting in their schools and the fear that goes with it.
Today it is a political issue and hopefully our grown up children and grandchildren will take politics out of the issue and do what’s right.
That’s an interesting point I had not considered. You may be very right. The children who are living with this terror will be the ones to finally be able to enact the change. But I hope we can change these laws sooner. Write your representatives and speak up in whatever ways you can.
As someone who didn't grow up in the US, it's still very difficult for me to comprehend the disconnect. To put the rights of guns and their owners over the safety of our children feels like some form of collective insanity. The cost is beyond measure.
And go M!! I love your song and hear you loud and clear!!! xo
Thank you for your insight. I can only imagine how dysfunctional this country seems on this issue coming from another country without this type of love affair with guns.