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22. A Thoughtful response
Sun Apr 11, 2021, 04:16 PM
Apr 2021

I am a gun owner and I am a firm believer in registering and taking mandatory classes to ensure safety. I keep my guns locked at all times when there are others in my home. I grew up in a family that had guns and we were all aware how dangerous they can be. I am anti-NRA. I am more than willing to follow the law regarding guns. If the country outlawed guns I would hesitatingly surrender my own.

I am also a yellow-dog Democratic Party Member. The 2 are not incompatible. I firmly believe in justice and providing help for all Americans no matter what the circumstances. I won't belittle or anyone who chooses to own or not own firearms. Either way it's their right.

I see the tragedy and yes it is horrible the damage that was done to that family. In a careless or reckless moment their lives are altered forever. The anguish a family feels to lose one who is so young, creates a hole that nothing will ever fill.
When I said they should not be charged I misspoke. I should have said let them not be sent to prison.

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