As I read about the Georgia school shooting suspect’s dad asking for protection after receiving an ‘incalculable number of threats’ in jail, I can’t help but feel a mix of emotions. On one hand, the irony of someone who enabled their child to commit such a heinous act now pleading for protection is not lost on me. It’s easy to see the lack of foresight and responsibility that led to this situation.
The conversations around whether this man deserves protection, given the gravity of his son’s actions, are quite polarizing. Some argue that everyone, regardless of their crimes, deserves basic human rights and protection.… Continue reading
As I read about Tim Walz expressing his frustration about the constant barrage of “thoughts and prayers” following school shootings, I can’t help but resonate with his sentiment. The repeated cycle of tragedy, followed by empty gestures of sympathy, has become all too familiar in our society. It’s as if offering thoughts and prayers has become a knee-jerk reaction, a cop-out to avoid taking real action.
The reality is, thoughts and prayers alone do nothing to prevent the next school shooting. They are empty words that offer no real solutions or tangible change. And yet, politicians continue to hide behind this rhetoric, refusing to take meaningful steps towards gun control or mental health reform.… Continue reading
Trump’s meltdown during the debate with Vice President Kamala Harris was nothing short of a spectacle. The way he spiraled out of control after being trolled by Harris about his boring rallies and dwindling crowd sizes was both embarrassing and concerning. Accusing Haitian migrants in Ohio of eating pets without any evidence is not just a lie, but it also shows a disturbing lack of grasp on reality. His unfounded rants about migrants getting transgender surgeries in prison, baselessly accusing Harris of paying people to attend her rallies, and praising corrupt authoritarian leaders like Viktor Orban of Hungary only further highlight his detachment from the truth.… Continue reading
As I sit down to reflect on the heartbreaking story of a tragic school shooting that occurred in Georgia, the details that have emerged about the warning call from the suspected gunman’s mother have left me with a mix of emotions. The fact that a 10-minute call was made to Apalachee High School from Marcee Gray’s phone just 30 minutes before the shooting took place raises a plethora of questions about the response time and actions taken by the school administration and law enforcement.
It’s troubling to think about the sheer magnitude of the tragedy that could have been averted if the warning call had been acted upon swiftly and decisively.… Continue reading
It is surreal to witness a former president of a country as influential as the United States struggle with remembering the name of one of the world’s most well-known and successful entrepreneurs, Elon Musk. Donald Trump’s recent gaffe at a rally, where he referred to Musk as “Leon,” highlights the concerning signs of cognitive decline that many have been observing in him. The slip of the tongue, calling into question the mental acuity of a former leader, is a situation that should not be taken lightly.
The fact that Trump floated the idea of having Musk lead a government efficiency commission within his administration if he wins the 2024 election is both perplexing and troubling, given the evident confusion displayed in addressing Musk by the wrong name.… Continue reading
The media’s treatment of Trump’s mental state is a topic that has been a source of frustration for many, and it’s one that I feel passionately about. The double standard in coverage between Trump and Biden is glaringly obvious, with Trump seemingly given a free pass while any minor slip-up from Biden is dissected ad nauseam. It’s baffling how Biden faced intense scrutiny for the smallest of mistakes, yet Trump’s increasingly erratic behavior is often glossed over or normalized.
It is clear to me that Trump was never fit for office, not in 2016 and certainly not now. His long history of character flaws and unethical behavior should have been disqualifying from the start.… Continue reading
The news of Marcee Ann Gray, the mother of the accused Georgia high school shooter, having an extensive criminal record is unsettling on so many levels. It raises questions about the environment in which this troubled teenager was raised and the potential warning signs that were seemingly ignored. When a parent has a history of felony drug possession, domestic violence, and property damage, it is hard not to wonder how much of an impact this had on their child’s development.
The fact that Marcee Ann Gray was arrested in November 2023 on felony drug possession charges, allegedly caught with methamphetamine in her car, paints a distressing picture of the home environment in which her children were raised.… Continue reading
As I sit here, grappling with the news of yet another school shooting, my heart breaks for the students, parents, and community affected by the tragedy at Joppatowne High School. A young life cut short, a family forever changed, and a community left to pick up the pieces in the wake of such senseless violence. It’s the first week of school, a time that should be filled with excitement, hope, and new beginnings. Instead, it has been marred by fear, tragedy, and heartache.
The fact that school shootings have become so normalized in America is a stark reminder of how deeply ingrained gun violence has become in our society.… Continue reading
The news of 80 animals being shot to death in California is nothing short of horrifying. One man, Vicente Joseph Arroyo, has been arrested in connection with this senseless act of violence. The fact that these animals were people’s pets, cared for and loved, makes this crime even more heinous. They were defenseless creatures, innocent victims of a man’s apparent rampage with multiple firearms.
The sheriff’s office did an incredible job responding to the situation, with multiple agencies coming together to bring the perpetrator to justice. The discovery of 15 firearms, including an illegal assault weapon and “ghost guns,” raises concerns about how someone like Arroyo was able to acquire such weapons.… Continue reading
Every parent’s primary responsibility is to safeguard their child’s well-being, to nurture them, and guide them towards a positive future. However, the recent case of a father buying an AR-15-style rifle for his son, who was investigated for school shooting threats, is beyond comprehension. How could a parent, fully aware of his child’s disturbing behavior, go on to gift them a weapon capable of such destruction?
The father’s actions show a blatant disregard for the safety of his son and the community at large. It is alarming to think that despite knowing about the FBI’s visit and the seriousness of the threats made by his son, the father still went ahead and bought the gun.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker