Mr. President, I have some news for you: I happen to be ahead of your call to make my “outrage” over gun violence central to my vote.
I made that call actually long before the Uvalde tragedy. Or even before the Buffalo slaughter in the supermarket.
You see, Mr. President, I am as outraged as you are — maybe even more so — at the cowardice exhibited by your Republican “friends” in Congress and their unwillingness to enact what you refer to as “sensible” gun-control legislation.
I listened intently to your remarks the other evening and I continue to stand with you as you grapple with the myriad crises that have befallen us.
Our governor and lieutenant governor are up for re-election this year. Mr. President, I have heard your pleas for “unity” among Americans. I just cannot support either of these guys, Greg Abbott or Dan Patrick, because of their stubborn resistance to even discuss or debate gun legislation.
I also am going to ask our Third Congressional District candidates where they stand on gun control. I know what the GOP candidate will say; he’ll be a solid “no” on any legislative measure.
Furthermore, I also stand firmly on the notion that legislation does not have to mean we trample on the Second Amendment. I get it, Mr. President! So, to that extent you are preaching to the proverbial choir in our North Texas home.
I just feel the need to assure you, Mr. President, that you have many of us out here in your corner. Keep fighting, sir.