Gun law all about optics

Re: Critics attack proposed expansion of `red flag' gun law, Feb. 17

Like most Canadians, I am alarmed by the growing gun violence plaguing our cities. Bill C-21, the Liberal response, does nothing to address the organized crime behind the violence, allocates paltry funding for addressing socio-economic factors that leave our youth prey to criminal gangs, and makes token efforts to stem the flood of firearms from the United States. The legislation additionally bans airsoft guns, sporting equipment that shoots plastic BBs and is used by thousands of players across Canada. In the face of a serious situation, the government response is all optics but devoid of substance.

Isaac Goldman, Montreal