I continue to stand with those who remember the victims of all violent incidents, especially in America, including the horrific shooting in the Newtown Connecticut School. I am increasingly saddened by the tragic loss of life and by the struggle of those who survive. I am also saddened by this nation's reaction to these events.
Those that support gun rights may or may not be correct about mental health being the primary cause, but it’s almost a given that someone psychologically prepared to kill innocent people is suffering from some form of mental illness. While it’s difficult for me to understand psychological causes related to terrorism perpetrated by religious fanaticism, I would say these people have lost their way too.
What can we learn from this event? Ask yourself why the focus is still on the tools used during a crime instead of the underlying causes of crime, and you might get an insight into what is happening in this country. If you continue to let our nation’s leaders, the media, or anyone else distract you then you are part of the problem. Be part of the solution: Guns are just a tool, they are not the problem!
It's also time to recognize that what we're seeing is a change of behavior in this country. During the course of American history we've been moving away from the "Land of the Free" to the land of laws as more and more control is implemented over it's citizens. It's impossible to stay neutral given that the laws being codified to "protect" us from ourselves are in fact causing more strife.
