Violence Against Children Has Pushed Me Over The Edge

I am an admitted supporter of the Second Amendment but recently I have been wavering. The increased gun violence against small children is heartbreaking. I know that the guns used were obtained illegally but we have allowed a culture of gun violence to infest our lives.

On Sunday this precious child, Antiq Hennis, was shot in his stroller and taken from his family in what was probably an attempt on his fathers life.

In March 2013 a child, again in a stroller, was killed in a robbery by gun violence in Brunswick, Georgia.

On August 24th, 2013 a three year old child was shot while he slept in a Brooklyn apartment.

All this is inexcusable. Crime against children is inexcusable in any form. But this is pure evil. It is senseless and heartbreaking.

Last week the FBI and the Los Angeles police raided gang members suspected of crimes.

They found these pictures among the things gathered as evidence.

Pictures of children holding guns including what is probably an assault rifle. These are children of parents that have no respect for the lives they are responsible to protect. I am sure these parents could not even spell 'family values' let alone practice good ones.

The gun culture among gangs and those who intend to do harm or illegal activities is what we need to go after. But I now believe that we need to tighten up our gun laws and close loop holes. My own state, North Carolina, has some work to do in this regard.

We need to put common sense back into our laws and elect law makers that are more interested in governing than saving there jobs. Above all we need to protect our children from senseless violence.

The key to any progress is through strengthening of the family unit. Everything starts with the family.

Randy


PS.... My prayers go out to the families of these innocent children.