fbpx
44.7 F
Spokane
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
HomeTagsMass shootings america

Tag: mass shootings america

Arguments Against Gun Violence: Why Do We Bother?

Why do I bother? Why does anyone bother? The senseless rampages that continue to claim dozens of victims, including children, go on and on. It is clear the country simply does not care. We are a nation of the armed. Gun sales continue to rise. And there is no meaningful effort to stem the tide. In point of fact, it really does not matter.

“We’re a society that believes violence is the answer”

The horrible killings of last Friday in Newtown, Conn. instantly elicited a huge range of responses, as it should. It is a tribute to our collective psyche that we continue to be shocked, outraged, stunned by such events. In spite of their frequency we are not yet inured to them, but their frequency is growing. 

Must read