I think a combination of breakdowns result in tragedies like Texas. So we don't have just one issue to address.
But I had a thought this morning, about one issue that doesnt seem to garner much attention, in these situations: the family.
I have 2 sons, ages 17 and 15. I dont want either one of them to buy an AR, when they turn 18. Now, they have been shooting since they could hold a firearm. But Im still not comfortable with them purchasing their own AR, at 18 years old. I may not be able to stop them, but you can be sure....if they do.....I'm going to be "all over it", especially if they are still living in my house.
This morning I was thinking about Texas. It hit me, "Where was this kid's daddy?". The boy was living with his grandparents. They SAY, they had no idea he bought the guns, or had any issues.
I cant say if daddy was around this wouldn't have happened. I don't know what the specific family situation was.
But maybe, just maybe more involved fathers would result in less mass shootings.
Again, there are many pieces to these puzzles. But I think they all deserve consideration and attention.
Common sense laws
Fund mental health programs
Enforce current laws
Get involved in your kids life!
But I had a thought this morning, about one issue that doesnt seem to garner much attention, in these situations: the family.
I have 2 sons, ages 17 and 15. I dont want either one of them to buy an AR, when they turn 18. Now, they have been shooting since they could hold a firearm. But Im still not comfortable with them purchasing their own AR, at 18 years old. I may not be able to stop them, but you can be sure....if they do.....I'm going to be "all over it", especially if they are still living in my house.
This morning I was thinking about Texas. It hit me, "Where was this kid's daddy?". The boy was living with his grandparents. They SAY, they had no idea he bought the guns, or had any issues.
I cant say if daddy was around this wouldn't have happened. I don't know what the specific family situation was.
But maybe, just maybe more involved fathers would result in less mass shootings.
Again, there are many pieces to these puzzles. But I think they all deserve consideration and attention.
Common sense laws
Fund mental health programs
Enforce current laws
Get involved in your kids life!