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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Source: https://apnews.com/article/chiefs-super-bowl-parade-shooting-kansas-city-62e69a17b469b854afd7bcc3f548d1fc

 

 

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