Furao and I talked about it and he made a point that shootings (or people bringing guns to school) sometimes happens because are bullied. It's not a justified reason but there is more of a reason why they would bring a gun versus a random man with no connection to the school.
It's is just so sad and heart breaking I could not imagine the pain and grief those parents are going through. My deepest sympathies and prayers are sent their way.
Since this has happened I have seen a number of picture post and status post about guns and gun laws in US. I guess, in my mind I wouldn't say lets ban guns...but I do think there should be tighter restrictions on them (however, I don't know how they are as of now :p). Maybe we could have gun owners go through psych evals before buying and yearly after. Maybe there could be a limit to how many guns people would have. It should be a requirement that if you own a gun you are also required to have a locked safe where it is. I wouldn't say these things would 100% prevent things like this tragedy be prevented, but I feel that it could be a positive step without making people feel attacked over their right to own guns.
One of the recent facebook status post I read was from a classmate in high school. His post honestly just made me want to tell him how wrong I thought he was. But instead of posting it on facebook I decide to blog about it. Right from his facebook post...
"Tired of hearing people saying that guns need to be taken away from citizens! This country is what it is today because citizens overthrew their government because they had their own guns! We would still be part of England if we hadn't, guns Are a RIGHT in the amendments and would illegal at state level to ban them! My home and family will soon be protected by 2nd amendment! I just hope nobody is dumb enough to make me have to use my right!!!"
To start I'm not sure I even understand what he is trying to say in his second sentence...and as for American being apart of England still...well that is what really just pushed my buttons. Because without guns America would still belong to the Native Americans and Mexicans who the English stole the land from. (Maybe I'm just strongly opinionated because I am one of those minorities). The next sentence is also messed up...and Finally, I hope that he will feel safe having a gun at home. But I hope that he keeps it away from his baby and has the common sense to not shoot someone because their "dumb"...whatever that is supposed to me.
I know right now I don't plan on ever having a gun. But I hope those who do own them have them safely locked up when not in use. And only use them for hunting, the shooting range, and other legal things.
QBD
