Gun violence is a nightmare. |
Mass Shooting tracker says we had 287 mass shootings and its only June.
Chester, Virginia (population 23,000), city south of Richmond. 1 dead - 5 injured.
Omaha (population 495,000). 1 dead - 3 injured.
Phoenix (population 1.68 million). 1 dead - 8 injured.
Socorro, Texas (population 37,000), city east of El Paso. 5 injured.
Macon (population 156,000). 1 dead - 3 injured.
Ecorse, Michigan (population 9,700), city south of Detroit. 4 injured.
Hempstead, New York (population 792,000). 1 dead - 3 injured.
Las Vegas (population 680,000). 4 injured.
Mesa, Arizona (population 512,000), city west of Phoenix. 2 dead - 2 injured.
Summerton, South Carolina (population 800). 1 dead - 7 injured.
Grand Rapids (population 201,000). 1 dead - 3 injured.
Saginaw, Michigan (population 45,000). 3 dead -2 injured.
Memphis (population 645,000). 4 injured.
President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, Gretchen Whitmer (Michigan), Karen Kemp (Georgia), Karen Ducey (Arizona), Karen Youngkin (Virginia), Kathy Hochul (New York), Karen McMaster (South Carolina), Karen Ricketts (Nebraska), Karen Abbott (Texas) and Steve Sisolak (Nevada) were informed. The Republican and Democratic lawmakers from these states were told as well.
We have to do something to stop gun violence. The Republicans in Congress is determined to pivot to a culture war issue. They already back on the inflation and high gas prices. They have not release any solution or policy. From high gas prices, baby formula shortage, gun violence and social media, Republicans are pretty much silent.
You're not safe in the home, the school, the concert, the hospital, the church, the casino, the bus station, the subway, the light rail train, the buses, the malls, the local big box store, the political rally, the protest rally, the women's center for reproductive surgeries, the mosque, the synagogue, the state buildings, the workplace, the gas station, the family picnic, the food truck rally, the funerals, the birthday parties, the graduations, the wedding, the televised events, the sporting events and many more events that have some terrorist with a firearm. Domestic violence, suicide, racism, culture war inspired, politically motivated and international operative inspired are types of gun violence.
An active shooter doesn't care about the politics, race, gender, sexuality, nationality, religion, your finances, your family, your plans that day, your successes, your failures, and most importantly, your life.
The shooter is motivated within seconds to take out as many people as he/she can.
Every community in the United States will eventually have a legacy. A legacy of tragedy. Gun violence and COVID-19 will affect your town, your family and your life. So I don't want to hear that bullshit about how gun reform is taking away your rights to own firearms.
Congress must act now. |
I don't want to hear the shit about guns saving lives. Cause a bullet does not have eyes and it's always likely gonna hit a target. These folks seem to not get it. These incidents are a tragic part of American history. Thoughts and prayers and your heart going out to the victims is not enough. It quite frankly is an insult. I am also tired of scapegoating Black on Black crime, Chicago, Baltimore and Democratic mayors for the nation's obsession to be numb to gun violence. You pretty much enable this nonsense by deflecting.
The website Officer Down is a memorial to those who were killed in the line of duty. Those who don't get their names mentioned in the junk food media. Also the website the National Gun Violence Memorial also keeps record of the many individuals killed by gun violence.
Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Lifeline) at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or text the Crisis Text Line (text HELLO to 741741). Both services are free and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The deaf and hard of hearing can contact the Lifeline via TTY at 1-800-799-4889. All calls are confidential. Contact social media outlets directly if you are concerned about a friend’s social media updates or dial 911 in an emergency. Learn more on the Lifeline’s website or the Crisis Text Line’s website.
The call number to the U.S. Capitol is now going to be used. This is the official phone number, 202-224-3121. Let them know that "thoughts and prayers," "hearts going to" and "good guys with guns" are no longer acceptable and you want legislation to curb gun violence.
GUN VIOLENCE IS THE NUMBER ONE PROBLEM IN THE UNITED STATES.
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