There are reports legislators want to totally disarm the American people by forbidding ownership and manufacture of firearms, magazines and ammunition. This is not only a total violation of the 2nd Amendment but a very dangerous action.
Eliminating gun ownership will affect our national security. Our sworn enemies would like nothing better than to have the people of the United States completely unarmed.
As a veteran, I feel disarming the citizenry can allow a tyrannical government to rise to power, unfettered and uncontrolled. Throwing off the shackles of tyranny is the main premise for the Declaration of Independence as stated in the preamble. By forcibly taking firearms from the law-abiding public whether by legislation, outright confiscation or forced buy-backs is not the answer to our current problem. There are bigger societal issues. Poor enforcement of current laws and lack of prosecution for the commission of a felony while using a firearm are both culprits. Mental health care issues, glorifying the use of firearms by the entertainment and video game industry are contributing factors. Apparently the lessons learned from prohibition have been forgotten. Criminal activity flourished. Thusly when private citizens have no guns, the criminals will still have them.
Children need to be protected. What is wrong with providing armed security in our schools? Our children deserve as much protection as John Q Public attending a football game. We even provide security for our public servants.
Guns are not the problem. Guns do not fire by themselves. This perpetrator could have used a bomb or even a box cutter. Four airliners were taken down Sept. 11, 2001 and more than 3,000 Americans lost their lives (due to terrorists using) box cutters.
— Thomas Parrish
Goshen
Letters to the Editor
Americans should not be disarmed
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Nazi flag is no laughing matter
An article in the The Elkhart Truth (June 13) appeared with this headline, “What would you do if your neighbor flew a Nazi flag?”
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God with U.S. since the beginning
It’s no coincidence that virtually every state constitution honors God in their preambles and mentions God in sections that refer to religious freedom. Several of the religious freedom sections mention Christianity specifically.
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Will be glad when President Obama ‘has went’
I once heard of a little boy who had a habit of saying, “I have went.”
One day the teacher made him stay after school and write, “I have gone” 500 times on the blackboard. -
‘Thank you’ doesn’t say enough
It weighs heavy on my heart to read about the recent transportation budget cuts for the Goshen High School music and athletic departments. I certainly understand that difficulties arise and appropriate cuts have to be made. This is not a letter of argument, but of encouragement.
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Businesses step up for Chamberlain
The Chamberlain Elementary School PTO is so proud of and thankful for the support of Goshen businesses. Because of their help, Chamberlain was able to provide a successful Fun Night for the students and patrons of their school.
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An open letter to Joe Donnelly and Dan Coats
I am writing to encourage you to support the bipartisan immigration bill crafted by the so-called “Gang of Eight” senators: four Republicans, four Democrats.
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Be proud of the Goshen Redskins
We can become riled up about various things and the Redskins idea for change is really one that I believe should be very low on the totem pole of problems or suggestions to take issue with.
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Nickname issue is not dead yet
With the Chief statue being returned to the gym at Goshen High School, most would feel that the battle was won. But this fight over Goshen’s mascot and nickname is far from over. The fact of the matter is, had it not been for social media the administration might not have received the backlash that it did from the public. But if this plays out like many issues in our society do, within a few weeks or months this issue will lose public interest. I would like to offer encouragement against that.
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Country is headed for a big loss
I am a conservative, liberty-minded individual who works politically through the Republican Party. Over the years the party that claims to hold up leaders like Barry Goldwater and Ronald Reagan has slowly morphed into an ever so slightly lighter version of the Democratic Party.
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It’s time to choose another nickname
I didn’t grow up with an iconic mascot. It’s hard to get attached to a “comet.” So, it’s hard for me to relate to the outrage people in Goshen feel about the removal of the mascot from the gym and the possible loss of their team name.
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