tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2248452688088218010.post1969532846713019926..comments2023-11-02T05:25:44.287-04:00Comments on Six Decades and Counting...Life Reinvented : More Grief, Another Shameful Spectacle and Still No ActionMeryl Baerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13482532818278685217noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2248452688088218010.post-34782012865584662692018-03-03T16:51:42.783-05:002018-03-03T16:51:42.783-05:00There are NO simple solutions. The problem is not ...There are NO simple solutions. The problem is not the NRA money, it's this countries gun culture. If it was money, Mike Bloomberg has the cash to outspend them. It's also not the NRA but the NRA leadership, who are paid shills of the gun manufacturers. We should be calling them out as they wish to remain anonymous. That's why they pay Wayne LaPierre 5 million a year to catch flack. Also, the gun-lovers are motivated and vote single-issue. Changing the culture is hard and will likely take decades and sustained effort.Harvey Levinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09935176306533888983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2248452688088218010.post-12662391435957452152018-02-21T13:54:47.833-05:002018-02-21T13:54:47.833-05:00He has an interesting voting record on guns. He&#...He has an interesting voting record on guns. He's only rated a C by the NRA. A C rating indicates that they are actually thinking and willing to compromise on issues and are not just voting for what the NRA tells them to. I'm not from VT, but I do want to recognize people who are at least making an effort at making the right decisions.Jennifer (UnfoldAndBegin)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17551135949555390277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2248452688088218010.post-9871727633137946102018-02-21T13:48:18.934-05:002018-02-21T13:48:18.934-05:00I am amazed by the teens at Marjory Stoneman Dougl...I am amazed by the teens at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. They are not going to let this fight drop. I think politicians who are trying to make fun of these kids or downplay their actions as too emotional will be surprised by the work they will be able to accomplish.Jennifer (UnfoldAndBegin)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17551135949555390277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2248452688088218010.post-58837769298754145462018-02-21T10:45:15.374-05:002018-02-21T10:45:15.374-05:00Good for you in naming names. I used to like John ...Good for you in naming names. I used to like John McCain. No more. But you should include Patrick Leahy of Vermont, who as a liberal democrat should be especially ashamed of himself.Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08611148987085476580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2248452688088218010.post-53774878453505872932018-02-19T16:44:12.383-05:002018-02-19T16:44:12.383-05:00I will march in the rally that will be held in my ...I will march in the rally that will be held in my city. I have no respect for those elected officials who do nothing because of being beholden to the NRA. Vote them out!DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2248452688088218010.post-69016051703944764922018-02-18T18:26:49.404-05:002018-02-18T18:26:49.404-05:00I was astounded by the amount of money politicians...I was astounded by the amount of money politicians received from the NRA. It's unconscionable! The Parkland students have been amazingly articulate in calling out the public. I hope they will be listened to. Not by 45, though. He doesn't listen to anyone and is only concerned for himself and NO ONE else. Rebecca Olkowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17136102257837831028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2248452688088218010.post-91262133899687729142018-02-18T17:56:40.011-05:002018-02-18T17:56:40.011-05:00Thanks for this, Meryl!
I do applaud the Parkland ...Thanks for this, Meryl!<br />I do applaud the Parkland students who stood up to say thoughts and prayers are not enough. It's past time to talk about it!Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00692441479616299920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2248452688088218010.post-50984944356195654752018-02-18T16:04:56.012-05:002018-02-18T16:04:56.012-05:00There are simple solutions that our gutless politi...There are simple solutions that our gutless politicians refuse to implement. We will get on them to get off their lazy, privileged asses to do it. This time we will not let up.Jonohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18170214396483091419noreply@blogger.com