Column: Parkland, Las Vegas and _____?

I planned on writing this column on the dangers of traveling through different climates, especially during flu season. 

But then another school shooting happened. 

On Valentine’s Day, 17 people at Marjory Stone Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida lost their lives because of an AR-15 wielding former student. 

I could mention how this is the 18th school shooting in 2018. 

I could mention how this country’s imbecile of a president gave an entire speech on Parking and didn’t mention guns or gun control once. 

I could mention how the alleged gunman bought the AR-15 he used without having to be fingerprinted, have a special permit or wait for any period of time.  

I could mention the gun lobby’s stronghold on much of Congress as to why mass shootings continue to happen. 

But, honestly, I’d just be preaching to the choir. 

We know why mass shootings happen. 

We know what needs to be done. 

And sadly, we also know why legislators won’t do anything.

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To Congress: We don’t need your empty thoughts and prayers. We don’t need your moments of silence. We need policy and action. on. Do something. Now. Enough is enough.

Oh and by the way: The National Rifle Association is a terrorist organization.