To the editor:

The mass slaughtering of children and adults is a common and all too frequent occurrence in the United States, so common that many are numb to this bloodshed and carnage. “Thoughts and prayers” for a few days following the event doesn’t work as these heartbreaking tragedies occur over and over again.

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MEPD Ret

Kevin,

Why not apply the same logic to our other Constitutional Rights? After all, we are living in a new century [sarc]. Sorry to inform you but, while we have advanced technologically, human nature remains the same.

We have become victims of relatively easy and secure living over the last 60years. That's about to change as we go headlong into this new (actually old) Socialist experiment. The results are more than predictable.

You'll wish you had a firearm...

DavefromConway

Kevin, where to begin. Militias were meant for colonial times? Tell that to the folks battling evil in Ukraine. All able bodied men between 21 and 60 are now forbidden from leaving the country as they are now 'militia'. War/evil will always be with us. This very country suffered two wars on its soil and a tumultuous civil war. You think the 2nd amendment is outdated? You are wrong, plain and simple. As the world continues to 'devolve', I'll cling to my bible and rifles, thanks. The police are minutes away when seconds count. Many couldn't even protect themselves during the 'summer of love' rioting and anarchy. Good luck.

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