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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
John Q. Hosedrinker