Is this normal?
As a Florida State University alumna, I am heartbroken by another campus shooting. Time has only proved that once unacceptable gun violence has become accepted. The cost is hopelessness, trauma and grief, which will mar our communities for a lifetime. Resignation comes from the endless empty offerings of thoughts and prayers and our elected officials continually failing us.
President Trump said, “…this has been going on for a long time,” adding, “I have an obligation to protect the Second Amendment.” To be clear, Trump accepts shootings will continue and feels it’s more important to make more guns available than to keep communities safe. As a result, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi is working to roll back gun regulations. The Florida Legislature is attempting to reduce gun ownership age, allow open carry and repeal red flag laws.
My Facebook feed is usually filled with pictures of my family and former classmates with their children, who are now FSU students, taking part in all the traditions we loved. On Thursday, however, the posts were safety updates, accounts about running from gun fire and the trauma of lockdown. I will not accept gun violence. You shouldn’t either…