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President Trump: I, like you, have kids. My twins are 6, and my son is 9. God willing, they will cumulatively spend the next 33 years in the public school system. That’s a lot of time for them to be exposed to weapons of mass destruction like the AR-15, and I’m terrified (“Stop This Carnage Now,” Editorial, Feb. 16).
I’m terrified that when I drop my kids off in the morning, I may never see them again.
But the most terrifying thing of all is hearing House Speaker Paul Ryan’s “now’s not the time to have a discussion” routine. This is leadership? I’m so tired of crying when I watch the news.
You said you would change things. You promised us last year that “this American carnage stops — right here and stops right now.” Your weeping country is waiting. Mark Materowski Mikelteo, Wash.
I don’t believe that any of The Post’s recommendations would solve the gun-violence problem.
Are we really surprised that if you remove God, moral values and any sense of right and wrong from children that they grow up with none of those? Bill Foreman Providence Forge, Va.
The 19-year-old shooter was emotionally disturbed. He is also a victim of inept Washington politicians who have been unable to pass sensible gun laws or a sensible health plan that sufficiently covers mental health.
Trump is the only one who can fix this. I implore him to lead. He will have the support of the American public.
He’s uniquely qualified to ignore special interests and do what is right to protect our children, our citizens and our integrity as a nation.
Mr. President, call out the cowards in Washington. Do something bold to end the carnage.
I’m a Democrat, but I hope you would end the inertia in Washington and Make America Great Again. Colleen Connaughton Garden City
As a 42-year teacher, high-school principal and superintendent of schools, I could not agree more with The Post’s editorial.
One thing needs to be added: Students with mental-health issues, violent pasts and social/ emotional disorders must not be allowed in regular school settings. They need intensive counseling and treatment, which are not available in regular education settings. John Metallo Albany
Whenever heartbreaking events like the Parkland, Fla., massacre occur, we get the usual kneejerk response from politicians and the devastated survivors and victims’ families to “do something.”
Unfortunately, there is no quick solution to this kind of madness. While we’re thinking of removing firearms, we might also include cars and trucks and any other tool that can be used for mass murder.
None of these hasty solutions deals with the real problems: the gradual, systematic breakdown of human and family values and the erosion of morality.
Add the enormous mental-illness problem in this country and the glorification of violence in movies, and it’s clear that we have a near-impossible road ahead. Nick Di Benedetto Staten Island
I’m a 50-year-old Florida mother. How can any of us live with the tragedies that are ending childhoods with alarming frequency?
Yes, I understand that the Second Amendment protects gun ownership. And I understand that hunting is a pastime that is enjoyable and legal. I am not suggesting that we make it illegal.
But look at the children with their hands above their heads as they evacuate their schools. Read the texts the children sent to their parents from closets. It’s time to put a stop to it.
Parents today didn’t grow up that way. How in the world have we let this happen? More important, how can we let this continue? Adrienne Lavallee Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
Valentine’s Day is supposed to be about love and joy. It’s not supposed to be the day of a mass school shooting, in which innocent people are slaughtered and dozens more hurt by a domestic terrorist.
When will our lawmakers do the right thing and enact better gun-control laws (not gun bans) and fund more mental-health programs? Ellen Levitt Brooklyn
Americans are overwhelmingly in favor of background checks, bans on assault weapons and not allowing guns into the hands of the mentally ill.
There have been several attacks on our nation’s schools already this year. Why is Congress