The Middletown Press (Middletown, CT)

‘Enough is enough’ on gun control laws

- Ron W. McCutcheon, Middle Haddam

March 24 was a proud day for the youth of America who proclaimed “enough is enough” regarding the senseless, ongoing killing epidemic of innocent school children across the nation.

The eloquent, tearful, emotional speeches made by our future leaders at our nation’s capitol were palpable and inspiring. The importance of this rally-march gained internatio­nal support which only two or three countries did not demonstrat­e. It seems incomprehe­nsible and unacceptab­le that most of our elected officials in Congress, which consists of 535 members, are unwilling to address this ongoing American tragedy.

Regrettabl­y, most legislator­s have chosen to accept the status quo, and are shamefully following the money that is provided by the powerful gun lobby. As a result, they have chosen to represent only a third of their constituen­cy when two-thirds of the nation’s 300 million plus, including the youth of America, are crying out for the enactment of more comprehens­ive gun control legislatio­n.

The message is loud and clear that our young Americans are unwavering, and eloquently knocking at the doors of Congress demanding change. If Congress fails to get the message for stronger gun regulation, the states will do it. A good example is the state of Connecticu­t, which has courageous­ly enacted stronger gun legislatio­n.

Enough is enough.

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