Every single social issue in this nation’s history has two sides. Every single one has those who agree and those who disagree. It all boils down to how you choose to debate those issues.

The major problems in the mental health system is a valid point in this latest tragedy. But that same point was made after Sandy Hook, those problems are still there. There are more inpatient rehab programs in this country than there are inpatient psychiatric facilities. Trying to find treatment for a child who shows signs of mental illness is an exhausting maze that many times is an exercise in futility.

Perpetrators of crime, violence, murder will always find a way to get a gun — just as anyone during Prohibition could find some booze. Just as anyone who wants illegal narcotics can find them. Saying that guns don’t kill people, people kill people is a valid point, because I’m sure that someone who intends to use a weapon against another will find other options if a gun isn’t available.

How do we as a society wipe away bullying, instill the values of inclusion and acceptance in our children while the adults hit a button to spew hate and anger toward those they disagree with? How does anyone direct anger and intolerance to those who speak out on issues they feel strongly about in a peaceful, civil way simply because they disagree with their views?

Those who are speaking out about ending gun violence aren’t promoting violence toward those who disagree with them. They aren’t calling for a takeover of our government. How do you say in one sentence that they aren’t old enough or mature enough to have an opinion on this issue but then say they should march and protest against every other social issue facing society right now? Why would you want the same generation you say are the “Generation who eat Tide Pods” speaking about the injustices you feel should be at the forefront for discussion instead?

Why do you say they don’t have the capacity to realize they are being brainwashed by a “Liberal Agenda” and are ignorant in what they’re talking about, but then say they are going to take away your Second Amendment right? If they are so ignorant how could they have the power to change the Constitution? Is the political party you stand behind unable to make decisions on how the government is run? Do these young men and women, some who aren’t even old enough to vote, have the power to actually cause this much fear and anger from those who disagree with their message? Don’t you have the ability to vote against those who you fear will take your Second Amendment rights away?

Dawn Davey

Algonac, March 26

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