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Regarding “Another massacre” editorial (Page A13, Tuesday), the editorial explains the urgency of the gun issue in the United States. This issue is especially critical for those living in Texas, as our state is heavily involved in the politics of gun control.

No matter to what side we lean politically, we need to get a grip on this issue. Our country can no longer be torn apart by disagreement because the overall goal is to achieve peace. One way that we can resolve this issue is by requiring universal background checks for all gun sales and transfers of ownership. This idea is supported by 90 percent of Americans and even 72 percent of NRA members support the policy, according to a new national Public Policy Polling survey of gun owners. The momentum is there, and it is up to us to resolve a critical issue in our community. R.J. Shah, Houston