Gun control
Our nation is facing tragedy after tragedy due to mass shootings. There are shootings after shootings in the news.
Lots of lives are lost to such tragic events that can be avoided. With stricter gun laws, adults, students and maybe even children’s lives would be saved.
There have been more than 155 mass shootings in America and more than 1,000 people are dead, with many more who were injured. America needs more gun control, and if it doesn’t change, more people will continue to lose people who they care for and love.
People are continuously impacted by gun violence. Students in particular are affected by guns. Nearly 240 schools in America have reported at least one incident, including school-related shootings. Students now are fearing that they’ll lose their lives, and that is unacceptable.
Students’ test scores have gone down after a school shooting has happened. This obviously hasn’t affected them only physically, but mentally as well. PTSD is notable and can cause further damage to their brain.
Laws need to be created to stop loss of lives.
There is no need for the normal, everyday man or woman to own a semi-automatic or fully automatic gun. It may feel like we’re trying to take away all guns, but that’s not the case.
If we truly pick having guns over the children of tomorrow, then we have far worse problems.
The students, children and even adults should matter more than anything that’s materialistic. These semi-auto and fully automatic guns should be used by the military only. The everyday person has no need for these types of guns.
With laws, we can protect the ones we love. We shouldn’t have to worry about the safety of our children.
Kiana Lee-Kwai
Waimea
Ruggles a scapegoat
It is unfortunate that an unbiased representation of the circumstances resulting from Jen Ruggles’ decision to refrain from writing legislation or voting in the County Council (until a proper clarification is made by corporation counsel) is written.
I realize that she leaves a large void because many of the council members rarely produce any meaningful legislation, but no one questions whether they are earning their pay.
I think every council member should take a long hard look in the mirror and ask themselves: Am I doing enough to find solutions to Hawaii Island’s problems?
If you were honest, most of you would answer no, so why are you collecting your paychecks?
Jen is going back to square one, asking the big question: Is Hawaii illegitimate and therefore inherently flawed? People should be screaming for that answer instead of making Jen Ruggles a scapegoat.
Geoffrey Shaw
Keaau