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We were supposed to be a nation in mourning; instead we are a nation quarreling. Ever since Sandy Hook tragedy, anti-constitutionalists have raced to microphone and camera in order to accelerate their process of dismantling the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Ever since that tragic day, calls have been issued to put gun control debates back into the forefront of the public discourse. So let us reason together.
Whether acquired for hunting, target sports, protection, or a collection, a gun sits in a closet, in a drawer, under a bed, in a safe, or wherever placed. It does nothing to influence a person about how it will be used. It is passive yet this is the object that becomes the target of calls for legislative control every time there is an issue that anti-constiutionalists can manipulate into emotionally driven reactionary responses. So let us consider instead some things that could be targets of legislative control that that are more rationally driven. While the gun is a passive object in the sequence of events that leads to a criminal act. Several other influences are overtly actively driving forces. Virtually every form of entertainment – television programs, movies, music, video games – contain increasingly violent themes. The same sector of our culture who will be carrying banners for gun control create plots, lyrics, and graphics that invade us with vulgarity, grotesque imagery, and excessive violence. They call upon our culture to lay aside fear, hatred, and vengeful attitudes and to replace them with love, peace, and goodwill. Yet they produce products that impress upon us anything but love, peace, and goodwill. They mock and devalue those who express compassion toward others in response to the grace and love of Jesus Christ. They consistently portray good as evil and evil as good. And when these influences are pounded firmly into us to the point where someone snaps, then let us by all means, blame the gun. From the perspective of logic and rationalism, we begin to comprehend what might need to be the target of legislative controls.
Charles A. Layne
Bunker Hill
Letters
PUBLIC FORUM: Guns do nothing to influence how they are used
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PUBLIC FORUM: Happy with direction being taken by officials
The North American Power industry is experiencing one of the biggest shake-ups in its history. Abundant natural gas, new environmental rules, aging infrastructure, plant retirements and an increasing portfolio of renewable energy projects are pulling the industry in new directions.
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PUBLIC VIEW: Letter carriers report results of food drive
On May 11, 2013, the NALC (National Association of Letter Carriers) held its 21st annual food drive. Local NALC Branch 3232 was participating for the 18th year in the food drive and through the efforts of its members and many other volunteers, collected 14,215 pounds.
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PUBLIC FORUM: One man’s long overdue expression of appreciation
Editor’s note: The following letter from Edward R. Maple was submitted through a friend. Maple, a Logansport native and current Fishers resident, has terminal cancer and wishes to thank men who had an impact on his life.
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PUBLIC FORUM: Solar, wind power were considered
Ms. Madella Gellinger voiced some questions in her letter to the Pharos-Tribune April 21 about the new power plant. She asked why solar panels and wind turbines were not being considered
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PUBLIC FORUM: Minimize our risk before making bet
A Logansport letter-writer calls a local proposal to generate energy from refuse-derived fuels a risky gamble.
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PUBLIC FORUM: Thanks for making event a success
A Big Brothers, Big Sisters representative is grateful for the community's support in a recent fundraiser.
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PUBLIC FORUM: Mayor tells residents of positive change
When the residents of Logansport elected me as their new mayor in November 2011, it was truly an honor.
Our city was battling back from a devastating loss of 1,500 jobs in five years, a recession that wasn’t letting up on the household income of our residents, a divided fire protection commitment in our county and an overall sense of loss in our community. -
PUBLIC FORUM: Say thank you during National Nurses Week
Having an unsuspected or immediate need for medical attention can be a traumatic event for just about any person. In our current healthcare system, there are entirely too many unknowns.
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PUBLIC FORUM: Thanks for making the baseball season happen
With spring and warmer weather (finally!), brings another baseball season. The board and managers/coaches at Logansport Youth Baseball have been extremely busy over the past two years renovating both our fields to provide a quality atmosphere for our players and fans who support our league.
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