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When in the name of national sanity is enough going to be enough, that the latest case of mass slaughter at the hands of a madman with an AR-15 will prompt some legislation that could prevent future carnage?<\/p>\n

The latest spasm of violence occurred just down the highway from my North Texas home — and even closer to my precious family members who live in Allen<\/em>. The Allen Outlet Mall was the scene when a lunatic got out of his vehicle and opened fire. He killed eight people, including a 5-year-old before an Allen Police Department officer arrived and shot the gunman dead.<\/p>\n

I want to shake the cop’s hand one day and thank him for his service to the community.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, we hear from President Biden who — once again — ordered flags to fly at half-staff and also called for a ban on AR-15s and asked Congress to approve universal background checks and increase the minimum age of purchasing a firearm from 18 to 21.<\/p>\n

And what do we hear from Texas pols? GOP Gov. Greg Abbott said the answer lies in mental health treatment. Yes, governor, it does … but it must not be mutually exclusive to what the president is seeking.<\/p>\n

Texas GOP U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, meanwhile, said he and his wife are praying for the families and the community. Thanks, senator, but prayers aren’t working. Then comes newly elected U.S. Rep. Keith Self, another Republican who represents Collin County in the House, with a remark that “God is in charge” of everything. Right, Rep. Self. Explain how God continues to allow this kind of slaughter to recur.<\/p>\n

I agree with Gov. Abbott about the need to wage war against mental illness. I also agree with President Biden about banning AR-15s and high-capacity magazines, background checks and raising the age of those who want to buy firearms. These approaches are not mutually exclusive!<\/p>\n

I want to remind everyone that most Americans — of all political stripes<\/em> — favor the approach that Biden seeks. Yet our governing institutions keep ignoring the will of the people.<\/p>\n

All the while, lunatics keep slithering into plain view to slaughter innocent victims.<\/p>\n

Enough is enough!<\/em><\/p>\n

johnkanelis_92@hotmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n

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