In just a few days we will celebrate and remember those brave men and women who lost their lives fighting for our democracy. I signed up to do that as well as other military veterans across this country. We as Americans are all indebted to them. Like them, many others who didn’t sign up for such a cause are gone way too soon. No I’m not talking about terminal illnesses. In those situations at least we have a chance to say our good byes. Even though it hurts we get to show our gratitude towards our loved one, but to think just going to the supermarket to get groceries or being a young person just sitting in a classroom and believing that your life is in danger is very unsettling.
At this point nowhere is safe here in America. Uvalde and Santa Fe ,Texas. Buffalo, Las Vegas, Charleston, SC just to name a few. I like to believe we’re the greatest country in the world, but are we really? No other country in the world comes close to mass shootings than we do in the US. Shootings have taken place in malls, churches, outdoor concerts, movie theaters , schools, and grocery stores. Basically no public places are exempt from this sort of attack. My family knows how much time I can spend in an H‑E‑B and to think just because of my melanated skin someone can come in shoot up the store unexpectedly and that I could be killed is horrifying. I have 2 school aged kids so my wife and I are intentional about praying for coverage over their lives and ours anytime we depart from home. 2 Timothy 1:7 states, “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind”. So we believe we have ministering angels escorting us at all times. But I also know James 2:26 states “For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.” Meaning that these millions of thoughts and prayers are rendered meaningless without supporting works specifically concerning our elected officials.
After another senseless tragedy we continue to see more pain and anguish among the loved ones of the deceased. All we can do is empathize with them because these officials care more about their bank accounts than passing laws in the best interests of their constituents. Until then we are doomed to repeat these unfortunate incidents.
To say that this issue can’t be addressed further is blasphemous. This country formed a whole new agency after 9-11. I work in the petrochemical industry and after significant incidents there are always new policies and deterrents put in place. So why don’t we have any gun reform ? It took 4 plane high jackers on one day to change the way we travel. The Columbine school shooting took place in 1999. How many mass shootings have taken place since then with no significant new laws? One was too many, but we just had two within 10 days.
Can a bowler say they are good at the sport if they need guard bumpers to get strikes? A skilled marksmen doesn’t need a semi-automatic weapon to hunt ducks or go clay shooting. Semi automatic weapons are weapons of war. If you want to utilize yours to kill, I am sure the Ukrainian brothers will welcome you to help fight against the Russians. Please just not innocent people and kids just trying to live their lives. We have a right to bear arms. There is also a time to make a right decision. Be watchful. I often hear the phrase guns don’t kill people, stupid people with guns kill people. I believe this is true. I have also heard “Everyone needs a gun to deter the shooters“. But then how do we determine who is the crazy one? Should bullet proof vests be standard attire to just leave the house? Some people were whining about masks. So obviously it’s not the answer. We must do something. Play time is over.
The time is now for action. This isn’t a video game where we can start over again until we lose all of our lives and repeat the cycle. This is about flesh and blood bodies impacting this earth right now. If only these lawmakers would have the same vigilance and fortitude to care about us after we start to walk and talk as much as they claim to have for us as embryos in the womb then maybe we’ll see some change. Until then we need to stay prayed up. Only God can turn the hearts of man. #enough
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