Dear America,
How can you just go about your day when the world seems to grow more chaotic with every shot fired at our innocent souls? I wish I had your resilience, or perhaps your blissful ignorance, but I’m running on empty.
Every time a hateful person pulls a trigger—whether aimed at a black man, a police officer, a concertgoer, a student, or a family at church—I picture who they see through their sights. I see my neighbor, Mike, joyfully playing tag with his little daughter at the park. I see my partner, Jake, groggily getting dressed for another workday. I see my teenage son, Alex, carefully choosing his outfit and styling his hair for a night out with friends.
They buckle into their cars, blissfully unaware that at that moment, someone is methodically preparing a weapon, filled with fear and blame. In a warped way, Mike, Jake, and Alex become the targets of someone’s wrath. The gunman’s twisted logic makes it a war, and the weapon becomes a tool to erase those he perceives as enemies.
With each bullet that flies, innocent lives shatter—like that little girl whose world turns upside down when she sees her father’s blood spreading across the ground. Or the spouse who gets that dreaded call, learning their loved one is gone. And we, the bystanders, send our thoughts and prayers, argue on social media for a week, and then simply move on. It’s just another day in America, right?
But I’m begging you: start taking these shootings personally. Each bullet that strikes another victim raises the odds that you or your loved ones could be next. Does that scare you enough to take action? If so, please, America—do something about it. Your thoughts and prayers just don’t cut it anymore.
Stop your day for just a moment—take a break from work or errands—and do what you can to ensure your neighbor, partner, or child isn’t a victim of senseless hatred.
Here’s How You Can Help:
- Make a Call. Find your way to your representative in Congress. Demand they back common sense measures to reduce gun violence, like universal background checks and banning sales to terror suspects.
- Send an Email. Instead of arguing online, direct your thoughts to someone who can instigate change. It doesn’t take much—just a few keystrokes can make your voice heard.
- Follow the Money and Vote. When it’s ballot time, ask yourself if your candidate will challenge the gun lobby. Look past their words and investigate where their campaign funds come from. There’s a detailed breakdown of gun rights funding from watchdogs like Open Secrets.
Please, just do one of these things and then carry on with your life—because all our lives depend on it. If you’re looking for more information on home insemination, check out this link for helpful resources on pregnancy and related topics. Also, for anyone interested in fertility, you might want to explore this fantastic source on artificial insemination kits.
In summary, we must confront the reality of gun violence and take personal responsibility in advocating for change. Each life lost is a tragedy that impacts us all, and it’s crucial to act rather than remain passive.