Nationally, Moms Demand Action has more than 100,000 members, with 90 chapters in 40 states. In Oklahoma, organizers say it is gaining more members every day. “We have been pleasantly surprised by the support we have received,” said Sabine Brown, a founder of the state chapter. “I think a lot of people have been afraid […]
newtown
Posted inNews
Newtown school shooter visited Oklahoma gun range
The New York Times reported today how police in Newtown, Conn., found a cache of ammunition, swords and other weaponry in the home of gunman Adam Lanza. On Dec. 14, 2012, the 20-year-old went on a shooting rampage at Sandy Hook Elementary School, killing 26 people — including 20 children — before turning the gun […]
Posted inNews
Bearing arms
Credit: Shannon Cornman But that wasn’t all. Miles Hall, owner of H&H Shooting Sports Complex in Oklahoma City, said public demand for firearms, ammunition and gun safes came quickly following the news. The rush to buy guns was partly provoked by comments from President Barack Obama, who hinted at renewed guncontrol policies at a Dec. […]
Posted inNews
Under-handed
Credit: Brad Gregg But guilty of the tragedy in Newtown, Conn.? Say it ain’t so! Unfortunately for Underwood (and for the principle of common decency), a leader of the Westboro Baptist Church named Margie Phelps did say it. Referencing Underwood’s recent vocal problems, Phelps took to Twitter to write (using both opposable thumbs, one assumes), […]
Posted inNews
Guns, guns, guns!
Credit: Brad Gregg Classes already have plenty of books and backpacks. What schools really need are more guns. McCullough’s resolution: Strap teachers and principals with firepower. After all, this is Oklahoma, where no politician has ever been hurt by making sweet, sweet love to the Second Amendment. Three days after the Dec. 14 tragedy, McCullough […]
Posted inNews
God’s presence amid horror
Don’t infuse this tragedy with a religious rigor and commentaries about our lost world and its lost souls. This is a moment for grace to resonate. This is a moment to demonstrate patience with those who are confused, angry, bitter and utterly despairing. Let the world play out its emotions. And you who walk with […]
Posted inNews
Loving our guns to death
So let the people say amen! If only it were this simple. The truth is, people with guns kill people, and in America, we kill more people with guns than anywhere else on earth. In America, where citizens can legally buy assault rifles with high-capacity ammunition clips, disturbed or despondent young white males commit mass […]