Now the shooting in Texas. It has been and just keeps happening again and again and again. I want to send my kids to school to learn without the worry that they might be shot dead. I hate to become a one-issue voter, but so be it. Something has to change. I cannot support any politician who fails to demonstrate that he or she is taking active and effective action to reduce gun violence (emphasis on effective). We need to demand effective action from our senators and representatives. Not platitudes. Action. Even if it is quixotic, I want my representatives to try. Maybe we’ll all win this time.
Kevin Hayes, Portland
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