I wish to god I had the smarts, the benefits of a Jesuit education, to have written this. It's so useful, so generous of spirit. Thank you.
King,
You have been on this board a long time. I just really want to say how much I appreciate your contributions. While I may not comment or agree, I believe you are an honest and sincere man.
I responded to the original post, not to be "one of the boys", but rather to quietly point out that there are many here who are very active in supporting the 2nd amendment.
I do not care for the "official line" regarding armed guards. I do not want this country to become an armed camp.
I stumbled across this yesterday:
http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2012/07/mass-shootings-mapWe need to admit there is a problem and find possible solutions without resorting to the usual (in today's world) rhetoric and hard lining.
After the past couple of weeks, where there was the potential to make a owning a piece of wood a felony (ie a thumbhole stock) I am acutely aware of the long road ahead, yet I believe we as a country can find the answers.
Pete
