As a concerned citizen observing the recent comments from JD Vance regarding school shootings being ‘a fact of life,’ I cannot help but feel a sense of disbelief and disappointment. How can a potential leader of our country, someone vying for a position of responsibility, be so cavalier and apathetic about such a pressing issue affecting our children and communities?
When faced with the harsh reality of school shootings, acknowledging it as an inevitable fact of life is not only defeatist but also shows a lack of empathy and willingness to tackle the root causes of this societal problem. The notion that nothing can be done, or worse, that nothing should be done, is not a display of leadership but rather a cowardly retreat from the responsibility that comes with seeking public office.… Continue reading
The new law in Utah mandating an “Armed Guardian” at every one of the state’s 1200 schools every day is, frankly, a ludicrous and dangerous idea. The thought of volunteer crossing guards wielding guns at schools is nothing short of insanity. It essentially opens the doors for every broke, loser coward looking for a confrontation to show up with a weapon. The potential for tragedy is immense, and the $500 stipend offered in compensation is laughable.
The fact that there’s difficulty in finding individuals willing to take on these roles speaks volumes. It’s not hard to imagine unqualified, over-zealous gun enthusiasts jumping at the chance to serve as an “Armed Guardian.”… Continue reading
I am utterly stunned by the recent news of a Tennessee teacher who was arrested for bringing guns to a preschool and threatening to shoot a colleague. Just imagining the sheer terror that must have gripped the preschool staff and children upon hearing such horrifying threats sends shivers down my spine. The idea of a teacher, who is meant to be an educator and a role model, carrying firearms and using them to intimidate and threaten others is absolutely abhorrent. It baffles me how someone entrusted with the care and education of young children could resort to such violent behavior.
The situation becomes even more alarming in light of the fact that there was a proposal in Tennessee to allow teachers to carry guns to school.… Continue reading
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Matt Underwood