@tgraf66 this wasn't in reference to our President... it refers to those in the Senate and the House. I agree our President IS doing very very well at his job.
And like magic ... a supporting and clarifying article is found. https://amp.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/dec/09/whats-really-wrong-mainstream-media
@journeywithme2 This is a great article that underscores and identifies the root of what I've been feeling about the Media lately. Thank you!
@baba With Stacey Abrams in the news announcing her run for governor and David Perdue jumping on the bandwagon with TFG' blessings/endorsement and the likes of Marjorie Taylor Greene whipping up the good ole boys and Gravy Seals I imagine the bruhahah about the carvings on the face of Stone Mountain will be brought to the fore as a "rallying point".
@dannyboy You have to love the synchronicity and speed with which the Universe replied. " you asked for clarity and help to understand... here you go!"
@journeywithme2 In my mind’s eye, I saw one of the horsemen (from the carving) with his fist raised in the air and galloping away. I had the feeling that race will be involved in whatever it is.
This may be the way to (finally) curb school shootings. Let the gun fanatics have their guns, but if we the people are able to charge them with crimes related to their negligence or, in the alternative, use the civil courts to find them liable, then most of these gun fanatics will start changing their behaviors.
There will be a significant droppage of parents buying their underage kids a gun. There will be less pictures on Facebook and Christmas cards of families poising with assault rifles (such evidence can be used in court to show a parent's negligence if the child uses the gun on someone). Parents will have to invest in gun safes and safety classes for their children in order to limit the possible criminal and/or civil liability they face.
Right now, these 2nd Amendment Rights people and NRA people have stonewalled the government. They proudly flaunt their guns and smile at the thought of sticking it to the government. They pay off their politicians and are safe in the knowledge that we can't take their guns.
So we need to use the courts to our advantage. Let them keep their guns. But with rights comes responsibility. Instead of trying to take assault rifles from them, lets charge them and/or sue them when those guns are used against people. After a few convictions and lawsuits, the gun owners themselves will become more responsible. And they can't blame the government either, as it will be private citizens and local police forces who will be pursuing the cases, so they can't "stick it to the Libs."
I hope these parents get convicted. And I hope more states start charging these parents of these kids who engage in school shootings. If that happens, there will be less parents who purchase guns for their kids and, if they did so, will make sure to keep such guns under lock and key.
Also...wouldn't it be great if a state drafted a law where private citizens can report irresponsible parents who give their children firearms and/or are negligent by allowing their children easy access to firearms and can be paid a reward for it (similar to how Texas did to abortion providers in Texas)? After all, Republicans can't claim that we are after their guns! All we would be doing is reporting those negligent parents who pose a risk on us all. And because the US Supreme Court is dragging its heels in reviewing the Texas case, they can't turn around and order a quick review of the gun law either. Basically, it would be giving the Republicans a taste of their own medicine. After all, the gun law would be "saving lives of children" too, so what possible argument can they use against it?
We have assault rifles? Fine! So long as you keep them in a gun safe where the children can't get them!
We are trying to teach our child how to shoot, but are afraid that someone will charge us? No problem! Go to a licensed shooting range where there are instructors and safety equipment to show you are taking responsibility!
I want me and my family to poise with our assault rifles. No problem, but if those pictures show up on social media, be prepared to have someone report you to the authorities!
Personally, I think this might be the way to make them stop. When common sense, decency, care for your children and neighbors doesn't work, sometimes one must resort to threat of incarceration and/or bankruptcy to make people do the right thing.
So bring in the lawyers!
The amount of earthquakes off the west coast of the U.S. (Oregon in particular) is note worthy. A big one off the west coast could impact Hawaii.
I hope our West Coast friends are updating their emergency plans, it is always good to be prepared for quakes.
https://seismo.berkeley.edu/seismo.real.time.map.html