my congresswoman was shot today

[Aggie_Ama]

Statistics don't matter when the godson of a friend is shot.

A dear friend of mine, a man I loved and adored was killed in a murder-suicide by his former partner. The guy that killed him had gotten his concealed license one month earlier, used a gun he had for his job in security and was unable to cope with their relationship falling apart. He followed him on a beautiful May morning and shot him point blank range in the chest in broad daylight while the 3 year old he was arriving to babysit watched. Even nearly 15 years later I find myself gasping for breath if I see a handgun, even cops I can't fully trust not to snap. I know both sides way more than I want to. I struggle immensely with believing my family should be allowed to own guns because it also means others can get them just as easily. And I wish nearly every day Keith could speak for himself, he had an informed and well thought opinion on everything if only he weren't silenced. Would he want guns restricted? Would he think anyone is capable of anything? Would he have an even better idea?

Thank you Knot for as usual saying what I want to say in such a clear manner.

[Trek420]

Thank you Knot for as usual saying what I want to say in such a clear manner.

Yes, Knott is very wise.