[net-gold] Aurora -- No More!
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- Date: Sat, 21 Jul 2012 17:46:14 -0400 (EDT)
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Aurora -- No More!
Posted: 07/21/2012 1:05 pm
Robert V. Taylor
Huffington Post
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/robert-v-taylor/
aurora-no-more_b_1691814.html
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A shorter URL for the above link:
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http://tinyurl.com/c5lwa98
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Beyond the grief and despair over the Aurora massacre lays an invitation
-- to say "No more!" There is oneness in our responses of disbelief and
anger to a massacre of those watching a movie in Aurora, Colorado. What if
we believed in the possibility and power we possess to change the
conversation about gun control?
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I've been surprised by the responses to my question about why we are still
debating the need for tighter gun control restrictions. I know and
appreciate that there are a range of views on this issue held by good,
decent and thoughtful people. But I'm troubled by the despairing
helplessness of so many who say that our political leaders refuse or are
too scared to address the issue or that the debate is so polarized with
entrenched arguments that their voice is insignificant.
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They're legitimate feelings but they are a cop-out. They are a marker of
disengagement and helplessness. Yes the political intransigence and cheap
slogans of those on the extremes of the gun control debate are pervasive.
But haven't we allowed that by our silence? Instead, be part of creating a
new course of conversation.
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Speak up. Your reactions to the Aurora massacre are vital. Give voice to
them and the urgent need for a rational conversation about gun control.
The Constitution is clear about the right of any citizen to bear arms but
that is different than the arsenal of weapons that the Aurora killer was
able to acquire legally. Your right, and that of every American, to safety
and security without fear of being massacred is at issue.
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Teach our leaders about civility. The name calling of those with opposing
points of view denigrates public debate about issues and is nothing less
than an abdication of leadership. Be clear that you expect adult
conversation that is civil. Call people out when civility is lacking.
Model civility in the midst of different opinions.
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The complete article may be read at the URL above.
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Sincerely,
David Dillard
Temple University
(215) 204 - 4584
jwne@xxxxxxxxxx
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