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Oct04 3

Mass killings: Make it stop

Posted by Kerry Smith

My daughter danced at Pulse nightclub in Orlando a number of times before a crazed gunman opened fire last year. She called each local friend as we waited for word on the victims, hoping each would just pick up, pick up, pick up. We waited for the list of the dead after it was over. […]

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Current events Assault rifles, Congress, guns, mass murder, Second Amendment, terrorism
Oct08 0

Gun control: ‘Enough’ isn’t enough

Posted by Kerry Smith

  The gun control debate has two clear-cut sides with no room for compromise. The NRA-back, largely Republican side wants to give all Americans the freedom to open carry firearms (not hidden under a coat) nationwide, and it wants to arm every public servant as a deterrent. The pro-gun group’s goals are clear and understandable. […]

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Current events gun control, policy, Second Amendment

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