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While the use of firearms in violent crimes is at the forefront, we neglected to confront the cause of violence we are now experiencing.

Over the last 60 years, our society has abandoned its customs, morals, traditions and self-restraint to limit bad behavior, including criminality. Many of our politicians, clergy and educators avoid condemning the worst among us and the atrocities committed.

It has become commonplace for teachers to be threatened with violence, or actually to suffer it. Much of our “art” is little more than filth that in many circles is celebrated and defended. Much of this is aimed directly at our children.

Our language too has become debased. Terrorist acts and other criminal mass murders are now commonly referred to as “tragedies” when in fact they are atrocities. Those committing such violence are referred to as “extremists,” “militants;” “depressed,” “angry” or other euphemisms.

Moreover, when the responsible parties are caught, they are rarely ever executed.

Does anybody remember Nicholas Cruz? For 20 months since he murdered over a score of students at Douglas High School in Florida, he’s been provided with “three hots and a cot” at taxpayer expense. Why has he not been executed?

We have become inured to behavior our parents and grandparents would never have tolerated. Our violence problem is not caused by guns — it’s cultural degeneration and deviancy. These are incredibly complex issues, and not amenable to any “quick fixes.” However, until those matters are addressed and dealt with, the past is but a prelude to the future. It will not be affected by limiting the rights of the citizenry, limiting the kinds of firearms it can own or the number of cartridges they can hold. Such proposals come from fools or charlatans and will do nothing to cure this nation.

Now, sit back and give THAT some thought and ponderance.