Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, known as Gabby to her friends, remains in critical condition today. She has been able to respond to basic commands such as raising her thumb and wiggling her toes. Doctors are cautiously optimistic, and she is not out of the woods yet. The Congresswoman is the only victim of Saturdays shooting to remain in critical condition at this time. Let us hope we are not forced to charge Jared Lee Loughner with the assassination of a member of Congress.
This whole issue brings forth a larger topic. Gun control. One cannot deny, if the purchase of firearms was illegal, twenty people would still be in full health. Here at the Humanist, we respect the 2nd Amendment. However, we have actually read the Amendment. It says all states have the right to keep a well-regulated militia. Not that all homicidal maniacs are allowed to purchase semi-automatic weapons. It is our stance that firearms should be carried solely by military and law enforcement. With tighter gun laws, we can greatly reduce incidents like this one.
Call your congresspeople and senators. Tell them to do something.
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