No one in Washington Cares, so Why was This Story Reported?
Op-ed by
TheWiseOldFart
FBI Director
Christopher Wray: “The greatest danger to the American people is domestic
terrorism.”
Director Wray
informed Congress of this fact months ago, but not one of the right-wing
legislators paid attention. Gun violence remains the greatest and fastest
growing danger to every citizen in our nation, and the right wing continues to
do nothing but offer “thoughts and prayers.”
I know that
the NRA gun lobby is one of the owners of those who call themselves “Republicans”
today. However, they were elected to serve the needs and wishes of all Americans,
and if putting an end to the growing problem of gun violence is not a priority,
they have no purpose.
The latest of
this year’s mass shootings, which far outnumber the days on the calendar, was
in Kansas City as the city celebrated the victory of the Kansas City Chiefs in
Super Bowl LVIII. One person was killed and 22 injured. The average age of the
victims was under the age of 16. There was no need to report this tragedy, it’s
just another day in America in the 21st century.
The truth is
that our gun laws are so weak, anyone can buy any type of gun whenever they
want one. The NRA, gun manufacturers celebrate every shooting because this
encourages idiots to believe that if they own guns, they are safe. I call “bullshit.”
Owning a gun makes you a target it you happen to be in a movie theater, a mall,
a grocery store, a bar, a school or a place of worship when the next mass
shooing begins.
The truth is
very simple. The men and women who call themselves “Republicans” believe in
nothing. They don’t believe in a god, other than money, nor do they believe in
their country. They have no interest in serving the people who elected them.
Their loyalty is to the billionaires and large corporations who pay for their
elections.
Finally,
this fact is irrefutable: very few actions are necessary to end most of this
problem immediately.
First, ban
all sales of military-stye weapons of mass destruction, and high-output
magazines immediately.
Second,
require comprehensive background checks prior to the sale of all lethal weapons,
including gun shows and sales on the internet.
Third,
forbid the sale of all guns to convicted felons, and anyone under the care of a
licensed mental care professional.
I add one
more issue. The penalties for illegally possessing a weapon must be far harsher
than they are today. If convicted of these charges, these individuals must have
their Second Amendment rights revoked.
Op-ed by
James Turnage
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