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Originally Posted by cbg150
It is not possible to prevent all violence, just as it is not possible to prevent automobile fatalities, still with sensible laws and education we can reduce the impact. The mother of a very troubled boy was also a "gun enthusiast". Why was she or anyone permitted to legally purchase semi-automatic weapons and massive rounds of ammunition? It is too late to prevent the death of these innocent children and brave educators in CT, but responsible laws, education and resources for the mentally ill and their families can go a long way toward minimizing future tragedies...each of us shares some responsibility here...
"We will have to repent in this generation not merely for the hateful words and actions of the bad people but for the appalling silence of the good people." - Martin Luther King Jr.
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Why did this "gun enthusiast", and presumably responible gun owner who knew her son had mental health issues, not keep her guns safely locked up? It's being reported on TV today that the shooter had issues dating back to elementary school, when he attended the school where the shooting took place.
If she had kept her guns in a safe locked place, she might be alive today along with the 27 other people killed. I guess we will never know.