I Don’t Need to Understand to Say ENOUGH

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I caught snippets of the news about that tragic event in Orlando—headlines flashing on Facebook, news anchors discussing it, and friends sharing their thoughts. But honestly, I didn’t get it.

Just like when I first heard about the shootings at Sandy Hook, San Bernardino, and Virginia Tech. Maybe it’s a self-preservation thing; perhaps my subconscious realizes there’s only so much heartbreak I can handle at once. Or maybe it’s simply the unfathomable nature of such events.

Whatever the reason, the weight of it all eventually hit me, leaving me momentarily paralyzed. Yet, I still don’t understand. I just don’t get it.

How can people harbor such intense hatred? How do some use tragedies at nightclubs and schools as platforms to propagate hateful messages? How can we stand by and let this happen? As a nation, how can we fail to demand change? It’s baffling to see individuals twist a tragedy into a means of spreading hate or to ignore it altogether. It makes no sense why people don’t listen when we cry out for enough.

But here’s the thing—I don’t need to understand. I don’t need to comprehend the hatred or complacency of others to feel furious, sad, or fed up. I don’t require understanding to know that action is necessary. I can advocate for change and express my feelings without grasping every detail of the situation.

What I Do Know

Every parent who loses a child to gun violence—whether that child is a toddler or a grown adult—affects us all. That’s why gun control is fundamentally a parenting issue. I want my kids to grow up in a world where they don’t have to fear for their lives simply because they went out dancing or fell in love. I want them to live freely, not in a world where fear reigns.

I understand that the Second Amendment doesn’t equate to a right to own assault weapons. We can debate this until the cows come home, but while we’re arguing, people continue to die. Silence has become perilous.

Because of our collective silence and unwillingness to demand sensible gun control laws, 49 innocent lives were lost to a person consumed by a hatred I can’t fathom. These were people who lived, loved, and dreamed—just like you and me. They woke up each day, faced their own struggles, and simply wanted to enjoy their time on this earth.

So, no, I don’t understand hate. But I don’t need to understand it to recognize that hate does not define us. I know we’re mortal, but we possess strength. There are more people who love than those who hate, more who lend a hand than those who cause harm.

The world can be a chaotic place, and while I may not grasp everything, I do know that I don’t need to understand to take action, to help, and to strive for a safer, brighter world. I don’t need to understand to say enough.

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In light of tragic events, the author expresses frustration over the prevalence of hate and violence while emphasizing the need for change. They highlight the impact of gun violence on families and advocate for taking action, regardless of the complexities of understanding hatred. The piece encourages readers to seek ways to contribute positively, while also linking to relevant resources on home insemination and pregnancy.