The recent headlines regarding the Republican National Convention hosting an AR-15 giveaway just days after a failed assassination attempt on a political candidate using the same weapon have left me shaking my head in disbelief. It’s almost as if they are mocking the seriousness of the situation, making light of the fact that a violent act was committed with this very firearm.
It is not uncommon for tragedies involving guns to be met with a lack of action or even a sense of defiance from certain factions of the population. The indifference exhibited by some Republicans in the face of such events is baffling and disheartening.… Continue reading
The shooting incident involving Thomas Matthew Crooks, the 20-year-old suspect who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump, has left the nation shaken and bewildered. The fact that the shooter was merely 12 years old when Trump got elected in 2016 adds another layer of complexity to the situation. The details emerging about Crooks, such as his use of an AR-15, his method of approach by bear crawling, and the security lapse that allowed him to get such close access to Trump are alarming, to say the least. The mere thought that a slight deviation in the bullet’s trajectory could have had catastrophic consequences is chilling.… Continue reading
I recently came across an article that left me with a myriad of thoughts and emotions. The headline read, “Families sue Kentucky gun shop that sold AR-15 used in 2023 bank shooting that killed 5.” As I delved deeper into the details, I found myself grappling with various themes and sentiments directly related to the headline.
The lawsuit alleges that the gun shop, River City Firearms, should be held accountable for the tragic bank shooting because they sold the AR-15 used in the attack. The families claim that the shop had a duty to withhold the sale from a buyer who may have posed a danger to others.… Continue reading
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