Problem of violence

I applaud the young people who are trying to address the problem of violence in our schools, although I’m not sure it should be done on school time. However, there are questions they should ask themselves, namely: Have you ever bullied anyone; have you witnessed someone being bullied; if so, what did you do about it; have you ever seen someone who you thought was friendless or in emotional distress and did you do anything to help them?

To counselors, psychiatrists, school resource officers: If something or someone has been called to your attention, what did you do about it?

To our legislators: Assault weapons are just that—for assault. Get rid of them. Change the age to 21 for buying guns of any kind. Tighten up regulations and background checks.

Our world is becoming a scary place. Be kind to one another.

JUDY JONES Hot Springs Village