As mass-shootings like this play out again and again we become uncomfortably numb and wonder, "How can this be?".
Our country has become a shoot-a-thon because we are led by spine-less politicians who love power and money more than the people they serve. The NRA has them in a death-grip that not even the sight of slaughtered children can't release.
Maria and Fred Wright then took the stage bringing tears to our eyes as they described their loving son, Jerry. His death has put them on a road they ever expected, being national advocates for sensible gun laws.
They have become experts in the process and with Matt, handled the audiences many questions easily.
The Wrights and the group they represent, Everytown For Gun Safety, gave us an opportunity to do something immediately, to protest the "Concealed Carry Reciprocity" proposal currently pending in Congress. This scary law will take away state's rights to control who is allowed to carry firearms. The NRA, of course, is pushing it so we can "carry" like cowboys and regress 150 years. "CCR" will also enrich gun manufacturers as citizens suffer the consequences.
You can help too. Call your congressional representative today (probably Curbello or Ros-Lehtinen) by dialing the Congressional Switchboard number: (202) 224-3121.
Tell your representative that you oppose the CCR (the Concealed Carry Reciprocity bill). It's that easy to speak up for sane gun laws.
This country is reeling in a sea of paranoia, hate, and lies spewed by our crazier-than-thou President. Last night, we were able to connect with one of our many problems, to understand it better, and to do something about it.
If this were a better county, Jerry would still be standing by the river.
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