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Vicious.....needless.....senseless.
All those words and more can be used to describe the acts of violence leading
to deaths on our campuses.
Because of that the cry for gun control is being tossed around again.
But is that the way to treat what is coming an epidemic?
Our country's constitution allows the right to bear arms. Our founding fathers
saw that as important when the constitution was drafted in 1776. While
it could be argued that the country has changed a lot since the time the constitution
was adopted it is still a right accepted by many who live in this country.
There is no right or wrong with what people believe about owning guns.
There is no movement to rush toward a constitutional change.
What is needed is not an attack on those who own guns and use them responsibly
for hunting, collecting and/or protection.
What is needed is to support and promote needed funding for mental health.
Are people who deviate from their normal life and go on a killing spree in
their right mind?
I doubt it.
The need to understand people is important. Too often people avoid others
who are quiet, withdrawn and not social. Too often those behaviors are a cry
for help...a cry to be noticed....a cry to be accepted.
When mental health issues arise a compassionate response is needed.
Money should be spent on resources to improve mental health and make
treatment available. To me that is more important than arguing about people's
rights.