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 […]
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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 […]
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Beware a well-armed government
His lamentations are selective, however, because he does not say anything about the firepower held by those armed by the force of government. Within the past two years, the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Education (!) ordered 27 Remington rifles. The Department of Homeland Security has ordered more than 1 billion […]
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Robin is right
We need more informed and intelligent dialogue on this issue. There is a solution that lies between the extremes on the issue. —Bob Hanlin, Oklahoma City
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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 […]
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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 […]