Guns are the #1 killer of children in America, more than cancer and car accidents. Let me say that again so it sinks in. Guns are the #1 killer of children in America, more than cancer and car accidents. It is a national tragedy and emergency all wrapped in one.
An ectopic pregnancy develops in the fallopian tube. If left, it is fatal. This happened to my wife in 2001. She lost 40% of her blood and nearly died. With the decision today, some states would let the mother die. That would have made me a single father of three young children.
Going to bed tonight thinking of all those affected by Columbine, Sandy Hook, Parkland, Uvalde, and every other mass shooting in between. Hoping they find peace in the coming weeks, months, and years. My heart is literally shattered tonight.
the 10th anniversary of sandy hook is this year and there is quite literally nothing of substance to show for it. just asleep at the wheel for a decade
Please, for the love of God, if Sandy Hook wasn’t heartbreaking enough to learn about 20 six-year-olds being gunned down, let it be the six-year-olds from Uvalde to make some sort of change.
These are elementary school children who woke up this morning. Who ate their favorite cereal. Who tied their shoes in double knots. Who laughed with friends on the bus. Now more than a dozen are dead. This isn’t normal. It doesn’t have to be this way. It can’t keep being this way
I believe in the constitution. I'm all for everyone being able to protect themselves even though I don't own a gun myself. Our gun laws, however, are simply inadequate to protect the innocent. Their right to live is as important as gun owners' rights. That can't be controversial.